Scams, ripoffs and frauds are becoming more and more commonplace. Consumer Protection has developed WA ScamNet as one method of combatting this ever-increasing problem.
There are so many types of scams out in the community, it can be very hard to identify what is legitimate and what is a scam. Spotting scams and learning how to protect yourself from falling victim, will help you avoid losing vital personal information and money.
The following provides links to media releases where the department has named traders (businesses and individuals) or conducted other compliance action for non-compliance with laws administered by Consumer Protection.
23 January 2015
Amendments have been gazetted in the Government Gazette of 20 January 2015 to amend the Form 1AC Information for Tenants and Form 1AD Information for Tenant with Non-written Tenancy Agreement in the Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989. A 60 day lead-in period will apply.
Blinds and curtains with loose cords or chains can strangle young children.
Since the early 1990s, at least 18 children have tragically died in Australia this way. A child can place a loop over their head or get tangled in loose cords or chains when:
Safety in and around a rental property is the responsibility of both the landlord and tenant.
The rental property must meet basic security, safety, and health standards. These include:
5 January 2015
Consumer Protection expects agents will be preparing their business trust account records for the audit period, 1 January 2014 to 31 December 2014 for submission to their auditor shortly.
To assist agents and auditors in completing audits and fulfilling the requirements under Section 70(1) of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978, Consumer Protection provides the following lists of reminders:
If you require an interpreter, contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 and ask for a connection to 1300 30 40 54.
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Looped cords and chains from blinds and curtains are a serious safety risk for children. Sadly children have died from strangulation by a loose cord.
Follow the simple steps to keep loops out of reach and keep children safe.
Keep curtain and blind cords away from children. If a child can reach the cords, they can quickly become entangled in them.
The amendments to the LV Act, which came into force on 19 November 2014, mean that notices of land valuer licence applications are no longer required to be published.
As of 30 September 2014, the Property Industries Directorate, as well as Bonds Administration, will be located at Gordon Stephenson House in Perth and the Licensing Branch will be located at The West Centre in West Perth.
We are moving offices over the September long weekend and in preparation our office will close early on Friday, 26 September 2014. Please note:
