It is the landlord’s responsibility to lodge the tenant(s) rental security bond.
The bond must be lodged with Bonds Administration as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after the tenant(s) pays.
The lodgement form must include:
If you are serving a notice or issuing documentation (eg property condition reports), you will find certain periods of notice are required for certain actions.
It is important you allow the correct number of days for the delivery of a notice because a court may determine the notice is ineffective as it was not served correctly.
The count of days for the notice period must exclude the day on which the notice or document is served, and the last day of the notice period.
Proper procedures must be observed when serving a notice. If the matter ends up in court, the person who prepared the notice would have to prove the notice was served correctly.
Three handy charts were developed to help you understand the use and service on notices, particularly for the breach and termination of non payment of rent.
The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (The REBA Act) and Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the RTA Act) imposes serious obligations on the real estate industry and the way it operates. Failing to meet those obligations can result in the Department i
The proactive compliance program assists agents in complying with legislative requirements, identifying and rectifying areas of risk, and providing advice to agents. This is achieved through voluntary agency visits and industry seminars.
The visits are designed to educate agencies on the roles and functions of Consumer Protection, while also providing a question-and-answer forum in a one-on-one setting. Visits to real estate agencies are free and can be booked by calling the proactive compliance team on 1300 304 054.
You must have a licence to sell, lease or manage a property on behalf of a client in WA.
There are two main types of roles:
Each role has specific qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD) requirements.
Licences and registrations are usually for a three year period.
Property condition reports are a requirement when renting a home. They show what the property looks like at the beginning and end of the rental period.
They can be used to check fair wear and tear or damage and who is responsible for maintenance or repairs. They are important evidence if there is a dispute about releasing the bond.
A rental agreement sets out the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant. These can also be called tenancy agreements or leases.
There are two types of rental agreements:
Written rental agreements must use Form 1AA.
You can not make your own or use AI.
Before moving in, the landlord must give the tenant:
It’s important to know whether you're a tenant or a boarder/lodger because your rights and protections are different.
It can be tricky to figure out if you’re a boarder/lodger or a tenant/sub-tenant because it depends on your specific situation.
Generally, you are more likely to be considered a boarder/lodger if:
