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32 Amount—urgent repairs by renter 59

33 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter 59

33A Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing 66

34 Amount—application by renter to Tribunal for urgent repairs 68

35 Compensation—sales inspections 68

36 Matters—Tribunal orders 68

37 Form 6—Notice to vacate 70

38 Form 7—Fixed term rooming house agreement 70

39 Prohibited terms 70

40 Statement of information for occupancy application forms 71

41 Information which rooming house operator must not require applicant to disclose 71

42 Information which rooming house operator must disclose to applicant 72

43 Form 9—Rooming house condition report 74

44 Payment methods for rent—rooming house 74

45 Form 10—Rooming house notice of rent increase 74

46 Safety devices 74

47 Practitioners 75

48 Amount—urgent repairs by resident 75

50 Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent repairs 75

51 Matters—Tribunal orders 75

52 Form of notice to vacate to a resident of a rooming house 77

53 Prohibited terms 77

54 Form 12—notification of prospective caravan park resident rights 78

55 Statement of information for occupancy application form 78

56 Information which caravan park owner or caravan owner must not require applicant to disclose 78

57 Information that caravan park owner must disclose before agreement under section 144(1) commences 79

58 Form of condition report 79

59 Payment methods for rent 80

60 Form 15—caravan park rent increase and hiring charge increase 80

61 Utilities charges for caravan parks operators 80

62 Caravan owner's liability for charges for supply to non-complying appliances 80

63 Practitioners 81

64 Compliance with efficiency systems for caravan owner 81

65 Amount—urgent repairs to caravans 82

66 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by resident of caravan 82

67 Amount—urgent site repairs by resident 83

68 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs by resident 83

69 Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent caravan repairs 84

70 Amount—application to Tribunal by resident for urgent site repairs 84

71 Matters—Tribunal orders 84

72 Form 16—Notice to vacate 86

72A Prescribed form of site agreement 86

73 Prohibited terms 86

74 Form of notice of cooling off period—site tenants 87

75 Statement of information for site agreement applicants 87

76 Information which site owner must not require applicant to disclose 87

77 Information that site owners must disclose 88

77A Information that site owners must disclose 92

78 Amount of rent for which maximum bond does not apply 93

79 Form 19—Part 4A site condition report 93

80 Form of notice of fixed rent increase under a site agreement 93

81 Payment methods for rent 93

82 Form of notice of non-fixed rent increase under a site agreement 93

83 Utilities charges for site owners 93

84 Practitioners 94

85 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs to Part 4A sites by site tenant 94

86 Amount—urgent repairs by site tenant 95

87 Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent site repairs by site tenant 95

88 Matters—Tribunal orders 95

89 Form 22—Notice to vacate 96

90 Further matters to be considered by Tribunal 97

91 Form 23—disposal of personal documents 97

92 Form 24—serious acts of violence 97

93 Goods left behind 97

94 Authority's receipt for bond 97

95 Authority's receipt for substituted bond 98

96 Documentary evidence to accompany objection to listing of information 99

97 Form of notice of affiliation and manner of endorsement 100

98 Infringement offences and infringement penalties 100

Schedule 1—Forms 101

Schedule 2—Criteria to be considered by school or institution before entering affiliation agreement 246

Schedule 3—Safety-related activities 249

Schedule 4—Rental minimum standards 252

Schedule 5—Infringements 276

Schedule 6—Rental minimum standards—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program 289

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Endnotes 298

1 General information 298

2 Table of Amendments 300

3 Explanatory details 301

Version No. 008

Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021

S.R. No. 3/2021

Version incorporating amendments as at

1 Objective

The objective of these Regulations is to prescribe matters authorised or required to be prescribed under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

2 Authorising provision

These Regulations are made under section 511 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

3 Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 29 March 2021.

4 Revocation

The Residential Tenancies Regulations 2019[1] are revoked.

5 Definitions

In these Regulations—

Reg. 5 def. of augmentation inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

augmentation has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Law;

Reg. 5 def. of basic connection service inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

basic connection service has the same meaning as in Chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules;

BCA means the Building Code of Australia;

Reg. 5 def. of BCA Volume One amended by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(a).

BCA Volume One means Volume One of the National Construction Code including any Victorian variations or additions set out in that Volume;

Reg. 5 def. of BCA Volume Two amended by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(b).

BCA Volume Two means Volume Two of the National Construction Code including any Victorian variations or additions set out in that Volume;

Reg. 5 def. of Building Code of Australia substituted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(2)(a).

Building Code of Australia, except in clause 13 of Schedules 4 and 6, has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

Reg. 5 def. of certificate of electrical safety inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

certificate of electrical safety means a certificate under section 45A(1) of the Electricity Safety Act 1998;

Class 1 building has the same meaning as it has in the Building Code of Australia;

Class 2 building has the same meaning as it has in the Building Code of Australia;

Reg. 5 def. of cleat inserted by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(c).

cleat means a device that—

(a) has a bar with arms around which a cord can be wound; and

(b) can be attached to a wall or other structure;

Reg. 5 def. of community housing inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

community housing means housing owned, controlled or managed by a participating registered agency (other than under the Victorian Affordable Housing Programs);

Reg. 5 def. of cord inserted by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(c).

cord means a rope, strap, string, chain, line or wire used to operate a corded internal window covering;

Reg. 5 def. of cord guide inserted by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(c).

cord guide means a device designed to retract, tension or secure a cord;

Reg. 5 def. of corded internal window covering inserted by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(c).

corded internal window covering means either of the following corded devices for use inside a building—

(a) a window covering, including a curtain or blind;

(b) fittings used with a window covering, including a traverse rod or track;

cultivate, in relation to a drug of dependence, has the same meaning as it has in section 70(1) of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981;

Reg. 5 def. of distribution system inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

distribution system has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Law;

drug of dependence has the same meaning as it has in section 4(1) of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981;

Reg. 5 def. of electrical installation worker inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

electrical installation worker has the same meaning as in the Electricity Safety Act 1998;

electrical safety check means a check of all electrical installations, fixtures and fittings carried out in accordance with section 4 of AS/NZS 3019 "Electrical installations—Periodic verification", as published or amended from time to time;

Reg. 5 def. of electrical work inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

electrical work has the same meaning as in the Electricity Safety Act 1998;

Reg. 5 def. of energy efficient fixed cooler inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

energy efficient fixed cooler means—

(a) a non‑portable, non‑ducted electric air conditioner or heat pump capable of cooling, with a 3 star or above cooling rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(ba); or

(b) a ducted electric air conditioner or heat pump capable of cooling, with a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 or above in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bb);

Reg. 5 def. of energy efficient fixed heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

energy efficient fixed heater means—

(a) on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027—

(i) a non‑portable, non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump with a 2 star or above heating rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(ba); or

(ii) a non‑portable gas space heater with a 2 star or above heating rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(d); or

(iii) a ducted heating or hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises; or

(iv) a domestic solid fuel burning appliance; and

(b) on and from 1 March 2027—

(i) an electric, non‑portable, non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump capable of heating with a 2 star or above heating rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(ba); or

(ii) an electric ducted heating system with a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 or above in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bb) for ducted systems;

Reg. 5 def. of energy efficient water heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

energy efficient water heater means a heat pump water heater or solar water heater that complies with—

(a) the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bc); or

(b) the minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bc);

Reg. 5 def. of fixed cooler inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

fixed cooler means a cooler that is not designed or manufactured to be portable;

Reg. 5 def. of fixed heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

fixed heater means a heater that is not designed or manufactured to be portable;

Reg. 5 def. of flueless gas cooking appliance inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

flueless gas cooking appliance means a cooking appliance that—

(a) uses gas to produce flame or heat; and

(b) is designed not to discharge its flue gases through a flue;

Reg. 5 def. of flueless space heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

flueless space heater means a heating appliance that—

(a) uses gas to produce flame or heat for the purpose of space heating; and

(b) is designed not to discharge its flue gases through a flue;

Reg. 5 def. of foil or foil‑faced bulk insulation product inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

foil or foil‑faced bulk insulation product means a bulk insulation product with a reflective metallic surface which is—

(a) readily able to conduct electricity; and

(b) laminated onto paper, plastic or bulk insulation materials; and

(c) available as continuous or separate metal foil products;

Reg. 5 def. of gas installation inserted by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 5(1).

gas installation has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety Act 1997;

Reg. 5 def. of gas safety check amended by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 5(2).

gas safety check means—

(a) the following gas installation checks—

(i) that LPG cylinders and associated gas components are installed correctly;

(ii) that appliance gas isolation valves are installed where required by AS/NZS 5601.1 "Gas installations", as published or amended from time to time;

(iii) that gas appliances and their components are accessible for servicing and adjustment;

(iv) that the gas installation is electrically safe;

(v) that clearances from appliances to combustible surfaces are in accordance with installation instructions and AS/NZS5601.1 "Gas installations", as published or amended from time to time;

(vi) that there is adequate ventilation for appliances to operate safely;

(vii) that gas appliances (including cookers) are adequately restrained from tipping over;

(viii) checking the condition of gas appliance flue systems including chimneys;

(ix) checking gas appliances for evidence of certification; and

(b) testing gas installations for leakage; and

(c) for a standard gas installation, servicing all Type A gas appliances that are part of that installation;

See regulation 12(4) of the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018, which prescribes a standard under section 72 of the Gas Safety Act 1997 for servicing work carried out on a Type A gas appliance that is part of a standard gas installation. Section 72 of the Gas Safety Act 1997 requires that a person carrying out gasfitting work ensure that the work complies with the standards and requirements prescribed under that Act in relation to that work.

Reg. 5 def. of GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019, or any corresponding subsequent determination, made under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth;

Reg. 5 def. of GEMS (Dishwashers) Determination inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

GEMS (Dishwashers) Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015, or any corresponding subsequent determination, made under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth;

habitable room has the same meaning as it has in the Building Code of Australia;

Reg. 5 def. of heat pump water heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

heat pump water heater means an electric powered water heater using a vapour compression cycle and incorporating a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, which delivers heat to the water either directly or indirectly;

Reg. 5 def. of licensed electrician inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

licensed electrician means an electrical installation worker holding an electrician's licence under Division 2 of Part 3 of the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020;

Reg. 5 def. of licensed gasfitter inserted by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 5(1).

licensed gasfitter has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018;

municipal building surveyor has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

national broadband network has the same meaning as it has in section 5 of the National Broadband Network Companies Act 2011 of the Commonwealth;

Reg. 5 def. of National Construction Code inserted by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(c).

National Construction Code means the National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as amended, published or adopted from time to time;

Reg. 5 def. of National Construction Code Series revoked by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 4(d).

Reg. 5 def. of National Electricity Rules inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

National Electricity Rules has the same meaning as in the Electricity Industry Act 2000;

Reg. 5 def. of open‑flued gas appliance inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

open‑flued gas appliance means an indoor gas appliance that—

(a) uses a gaseous fuel to produce flame, heat, light, power or an aesthetic effect; and

(b) is designed to be connected to a flue system; and

(c) draws combustion air from the room or space in which it is installed;

owners corporation has the same meaning as it has in section 3 of the Owners Corporations Act 2006;

Reg. 5 def. of participating registered agency inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

participating registered agency has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Housing Act 1983;

Reg. 5 def. of Plumbing Code of Australia inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

Plumbing Code of Australia has the same meaning as in Part 12A of the Building Act 1993;

pool barrier compliance check means an inspection of a swimming pool barrier that resulted in a certificate of pool and spa barrier compliance being issued for that barrier in accordance with Division 5 of Part 9A of the Building Regulations 2018;

Reg. 5 def. of pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist, in relation to premises, means a record—

(a) showing that the following checks have been carried out by a licensed electrician or a registered electrical contractor—

(i) all power to the premises, including onsite generation sources, can be isolated safely;

(ii) there is no cabling or equipment in the ceiling space that remains connected to an electricity supply or charged after the mains switchboard is isolated;

(iii) any photovoltaic (PV) array direct current cables in the ceiling space are labelled in accordance with AS/NZS 5033, "Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays", as published from time to time;

(iv) in the case of premises in which a PV array cable is installed in a ceiling space, a warning sign is installed adjacent to the access point, in accordance with clause 5.3.1.2 of AS/NZS 5033, "Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays", as published from time to time;

(v) each final subcircuit in the ceiling space is connected to a Residual Current Device;

(vi) wiring and cables present in ceiling spaces are safe;

(vii) wiring and cables present in ceiling spaces are clearly identified in accordance with clause 4.3 of AS 3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time;

(viii) wiring and cable joints in ceiling spaces are safely enclosed;

(ix) any electrical appliances, lighting, exhaust fans and flues present in ceiling spaces are clearly identified;

(x) any existing ceiling insulation is clearly identified;

(xi) any electrically conductive insulation present in the ceiling space is assessed in accordance with clause 4.3 of AS 3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time;

(xii) in the case of premises in which recessed luminaries are installed in roof spaces, a warning sign has been installed in the roof space adjacent to the access panel in accordance with clause 4.3 of AS 3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time;

(xiii) ceiling spaces are free from electrical hazards which may cause harm to a person installing insulation;

(xiv) any electrically conductive conduit present in the ceiling space is properly earthed in accordance with the AS/NZS 3000, "Electrical installations", as published or amended from time to time;

(xv) in the case of premises in which there a consumer mains cable or solar PV cable in the ceiling space that is not in conduit, a record of the presence of the cable;

(xvi) in the case of premises in relation to which the licensed electrician or the registered electrical contractor recommends that electrical work or other work is carried out before insulation work is commenced, a description of the work that is recommended;

(xvii) in the case of premises to which work recommended under subparagraph (xvi) is carried out before insulation work is commenced, a description of the work that is carried out; and

(b) containing the following—

(i) the address of the premises;

(ii) the name, licence or registration number and signature of the licensed electrician or registered electrical contractor carrying out the checks;

(iii) the date on which the checks are carried out;

(iv) the signature of the owner of the premises or their representative;

(v) if electrical work has been carried out, the signature of the licensed electrician or the registered electrical contractor carrying out the work;

(vi) the number appearing on the certificate of electrical safety completed in respect of any electrical work carried out;

Reg. 5 def. of registered electrical contractor inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

registered electrical contractor means an electrical contractor registered under Division 3 of Part 2 of the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020;

Reg. 5 def. of registered gasfitter inserted by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 5(1).

registered gasfitter has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018;

registered housing association has the same meaning as it has in section 4(1) of the Housing Act 1983;

registered housing provider has the same meaning as it has in section 4(1) of the Housing Act 1983;

registered place means a place included in the Heritage Register within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Heritage Act 2017;

relevant building surveyor has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

relocatable swimming pool has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

Reg. 5 def. of RE (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

RE (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination means the Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016, or any corresponding subsequent determination, made under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 of the Commonwealth;

Reg. 5 def. of small‑scale technology certificate inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

small‑scale technology certificate has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 of the Commonwealth;

Reg. 5 def. of specialised housing program inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

specialised housing program means a program where accommodation is provided on a temporary, non‑profit basis—

(a) by a person or body who receives funding at the direction of the Minister for Housing or the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence; and

(b) for persons—

(i) who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of experiencing homelessness; or

(ii) who are being subjected to family violence or are at risk of being subjected to family violence;

Reg. 5 def. of solar pre‑heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

solar pre‑heater means a solar water heater without a booster heating unit;

Reg. 5 def. of solar water heater inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

solar water heater means an electric system for heating water that includes a solar collector and a container that heats water by means of radiant energy from the sun;

1. A single container solar water heater with electric boosting.

2. 2 or more solar pre‑heat containers connected to each other and to an electric booster.

3. A solar pre‑heater coupled with a conventional electric storage water heater.

Reg. 5 def. of standard connection service inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

standard connection service has the same meaning as in Chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules;

Reg. 5 def. of standard gas installation inserted by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 5(1).

standard gas installation has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety Act 1997;

swimming pool has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

the Act means the Residential Tenancies Act 1997;

traffick, in relation to a drug of dependence, has the same meaning as it has in section 70(1) of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981;

Reg. 5 def. of transmission system inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(1).

transmission system has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Law;

Reg. 5 def. of Type A gas appliance inserted by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 5(1).

Type A gas appliance means a Type A appliance within the meaning of the Gas Safety Act 1997;

Reg. 5 def. of water efficient shower head substituted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 5(2)(b).

water efficient shower head means, on and from 1 March 2027, a shower head with a water efficiency rating of 4 stars or above as determined in accordance with AS/NZS 6400, "Water efficient products—Rating and labelling", as issued, published or remade from time to time.

6 Temporary crisis accommodation

Reg. 6(1) revoked by S.R. No. 21/2021 reg. 5(1).

(2) For the purposes of paragraph (d) of the definition of temporary crisis accommodation in section 3 of the Act, accommodation is prescribed to be temporary crisis accommodation if it is accommodation which is provided—

Reg. 6(2)(a) substituted by S.R. No. 21/2021 reg. 5(2).

(a) for a person—

(i) experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness; or

(ii) being subjected to family violence or at risk of being subjected to family violence; and

Reg. 6(2)(b) substituted by S.R. No. 21/2021 reg. 5(2).

(b) by a person or body which receives funding on the direction of the Minister for Housing or the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence for the purpose of providing such accommodation.

7 Urgent site repairs

For the purposes of the definition of urgent site repairs in section 3 of the Act, the following are prescribed as urgent repairs to a site or a Part 4A site—

(a) any fault or damage which makes the site or Part 4A site unsafe, unsecure or uninhabitable, including serious flood, storm, or fire damage to the site or Part 4A site, or to a structure or fixture on the site or Part 4A site that is owned by a caravan park owner or site owner;

(b) any failure or breakdown of gas supply, electricity supply, water supply or sewerage access to, under or affecting a site or Part 4A site;

(c) any fault or damage that impedes safe access to a site or Part 4A site;

(d) subsidence of a site or Part 4A site.

8 Residential agreements

For the purposes of section 14(2) of the Act, a residential rental agreement is a prescribed agreement if—

(a) the residential rental provider is the Director of Housing; and

(b) the residential rental agreement arises because the renter was directly affected by the bushfires that occurred in Victoria in January and February 2009.

9 Educational institutions—formal affiliation criteria

For the purposes of section 21(3) of the Act, the prescribed criteria are in Schedule 2.

10 Standard form residential rental agreements

(1) For the purposes of section 26(1) of the Act, the prescribed standard form is Form 1 in Schedule 1.

(2) For the purposes of section 26(1A)(b) of the Act, the prescribed standard form is Form 2 in Schedule 1.

Reg. 10(3) inserted by S.R. No. 21/2021 reg. 6.

(3) For the purposes of section 26(1B) of the Act, the prescribed standard form is Form 1 in Schedule 1.

11 Prohibited terms

For the purposes of section 27B(1)(g) of the Act, the following are prescribed prohibited terms—

(a) a term which binds the renter to a contract that the renter did not agree to in writing, after having an opportunity to review the contract, before entering into the residential rental agreement;

(b) a term which requires the renter to indemnify the residential rental provider;

(c) a term which prevents the renter from making a claim for compensation because the rented premises is not available on the commencement date of the residential rental agreement;

(d) a term which requires the renter to pay rent in advance by a payment method which requires additional costs (other than bank fees or account fees payable on the renter's bank account);

(e) a term which requires the renter to use the services of a third party service provider nominated by the residential rental provider other than an embedded network;

(f) a term which imposes fees for, or delegates, safety‑related maintenance that is the responsibility of the residential rental provider;

(g) a term which makes the renter liable for the residential rental provider's costs of filing an application at the Tribunal;

(h) a term which makes the renter liable by default for an insurance excess to be paid under an insurance policy of the rental provider;

(i) a term which imposes fixed fees for terminating a residential rental agreement early, unless the basis for calculating the fixed fees has been set out in the agreement.

12 Professional cleaning

(1) For the purposes of section 27C(1)(a) of the Act, the following term is prescribed—

The residential rental provider must not require the renter to arrange professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard at the end of the tenancy, unless—

(a) professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard was carried out to the rented premises immediately before the start of the tenancy and the renter was advised that professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard had been carried out to those premises immediately before the start of the tenancy; or

(b) professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard is required to restore the rented premises to the same condition they were in immediately before the start of the tenancy, having regard to the condition report and taking into account fair wear and tear.

(2) For the purposes of section 27C(1)(b) of the Act, the following term is prescribed—

The renter must have all or part of the rented premises professionally cleaned, or pay the cost of having all or part of the rented premises professionally cleaned, if professional cleaning becomes required to restore the premises to the condition they were in immediately before the start of the tenancy, having regard to the condition report and taking into account fair wear and tear.

13 Safety-related activities

For the purposes of section 27C(2) of the Act, the prescribed terms are in Schedule 3.

14 Statement of information for rental applicants

For the purposes of section 29C of the Act, the prescribed information is in Form 3 in Schedule 1.

Reg. 14A inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 5.

14A Form for application to enter residential rental agreement

(1) This Regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2) For the purposes of section 30AC of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply in the case of an application to enter into a residential rental agreement—

(a) if the residential rental provider is—

(ii) a registered agency (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(b) if the application is in respect of—

Reg. 14B inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 5.

14B Information which residential rental provider may request rental applicant to disclose

(2) For the purposes of section 30BA(a) of the Act, the prescribed identity information is the information set out in items 4 and 7 of Part A of Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(3) For the purposes of section 30BA(b) of the Act the prescribed financial information is the information set out in item 6 of Part A of Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(4) For the purposes of section 30BA(c) of the Act the prescribed information relating to the applicant's employment is the information set out in item 5 of Part A of Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(5) For the purposes of section 30BA(d) of the Act the other prescribed matters are set out in Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(6) This regulation does not apply if—

(a) the residential rental provider is—

(ii) a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983; or

(b) the application is in respect of—

Reg. 15 substituted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 6.

15 Information which residential rental provider must not require rental applicant to disclose

(2) For the purposes of section 30C of the Act, the prescribed information is any information other than the information set out in Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(3) Subregulation (2) does not apply to a request for the disclosure of information from a person who applies to enter into a residential rental agreement if—

(a) the residential rental provider is—

(ii) a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983; or

(b) the application is in respect of—

Reg. 15A inserted by S.R. No. 5/2026 reg. 4, revoked by S.R. No. 3/2021 reg. 15A(2).

16 Information which residential rental provider must disclose to rental applicant

(1) For the purposes of section 30D(d) of the Act, the prescribed details are—

(a) the ABN and trading name of the embedded network operator; and

(b) the contact details, including any phone number and website address of the embedded network operator; and

(c) the electricity tariffs and all associated fees and charges that may apply to the customer in relation to the sale of electricity, or where that information can be accessed.

(2) For the purposes of section 30D(e) of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) if the rented premises or common property is known by the residential rental provider to have been the location of a homicide in the last 5 years;

(b) if the rented premises comply with the rental minimum standards;

(c) on and from 31 December 2021, if the residential rental provider has received a repair notice, in the last 3 years, relating to mould or damp in the premises caused by or related to the building structure;

(d) the date of the most recent gas safety check, electrical safety check, and pool barrier compliance check, if required, for the rented premises;

(e) any outstanding recommendations for work to be completed from a gas safety check and electrical safety check;

(f) if the rented premises is a registered place;

(g) if the rented premises is known by the residential rental provider—

(i) to be contaminated because of prior use of the rented premises for the trafficking or cultivation of a drug of dependence in the last 5 years; or

(ii) to have friable or non-friable asbestos based on an inspection by a suitably qualified person; or

(iii) to be affected by a building or planning application that has been lodged with the relevant authority;

(h) if the rented premises or common property is known by the residential rental provider to be the subject of any notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation issued by a relevant building surveyor, municipal building surveyor, public authority or government department relating to any building defects or safety concerns associated with the rented premises or common property at the time of disclosure, a description of the notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation;

Any building notices or orders, reports or recommendations issued by the Victorian Building Authority, local councils, relevant building surveyors, or municipal building surveyors that relate to any building defects or safety concerns such as the presence of combustible cladding, water leaks or structural issues affecting the rented premises or common property.

(i) if there is a current domestic building work dispute under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 which applies to or affects the rented premises;

(j) if there is a current dispute under Part 10 of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 which applies to or affects the rented premises;

(k) a copy of any owners corporation rules applicable to the rented premises.

17 Amount of rent for which maximum bond does not apply

For the purposes of section 31(3) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $900.

Sections 34(1)(a) and 40 of the Act refer to the amount prescribed by this regulation.

18 Form of condition report

For the purposes of section 35(1B) of the Act, a condition report is in the prescribed form if it contains the information in Form 4 in Schedule 1.

19 Payment methods for rent

For the purposes of section 42(5) of the Act, the prescribed payment method is electronic funds transfer.

20 Exemption from receipts for rent

(1) For the purposes of section 43(4) of the Act, the Director of Housing or an agent of the Director of Housing is prescribed as a person who is exempt from the requirements of section 43(1), (2) and (3) of the Act.

(2) Despite subregulation (1), if the Director of Housing or an agent of the Director of Housing gives a receipt for payment of rent under a residential rental agreement, the receipt must—

(a) be in writing; and

(b) state—

(i) particulars sufficient to identify the renter and the rented premises; and

(ii) the date of receipt; and

(iii) the amount paid; and

(iv) the fact that the payment is for rent.

21 Form of notice of rent increase to renter

For the purposes of section 44(1) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 5 in Schedule 1.

Reg. 21A inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 7.

21A Matters to be considered by the Director when determining if rent is excessive

(2) For the purposes of section 45(4)(b)(ii) of the Act, the prescribed matters in relation to an application under section 45(1)(b) of the Act are—

(a) the proposed rent compared to the current rent; and

(b) the rate of increase between the current rent and the proposed rent having regard to the annual inflation rate; and

(c) relevant similarities and differences between the premises and comparable premises that are the basis of comparison under section 47(3)(a) of the Act, including—

(i) the location; and

(ii) the facilities at the premises; and

(iii) the size of the land and any dwelling on the land; and

(iv) the state of repair and general condition of the dwelling or dwellings; and

(v) the number of bedrooms; and

(d) whether the residential rental provider is contravening a provision of Division 5A of Part 2 of the Act and the contravention is the subject of—

(i) an order made by the Tribunal; or

(ii) an infringement notice issued by an authorised officer within the meaning of section 510B of the Act; or

(iii) a court order; and

(e) if—

(i) the residential rental provider is a provider listed in subregulation (4); or

(ii) the application is in respect of—

(A) housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(B) accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program—

any proposed rent that has been validated by the Valuer‑General and approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Homes Victoria in relation to the premises.

(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2)(b), the annual inflation rate means the Consumer Price Index—All Groups Melbourne calculated using the most recent quarterly release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that states the "All Groups CPI" change in the past 12 months for Melbourne.

(4) For the purposes of subregulation (2)(e), the residential rental providers are—

(a) Homes Victoria; or

(b) a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983.

Reg. 21B inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 7.

21B Matters to be considered by Tribunal when determining if rent is excessive

(2) For the purposes of section 47(3)(j) of the Act, the prescribed matters in relation to an application under section 46 in relation to a proposed rent increase are—

(a) the proposed rent compared to the current rent; and

(b) the rate of increase of the proposed rent compared to the current rent, having regard to the annual inflation rate; and

(c) relevant similarities or differences between the premises and comparable premises that are the basis of comparison under section 47(3)(a) of the Act, including—

(i) the location of the premises; and

(ii) the facilities at the premises; and

(iii) the size of the land and any dwelling on the land; and

(iv) state of repair and general condition of the dwelling or dwellings; and

(v) the number of bedrooms; and

(d) whether the residential rental provider is contravening a provision of Division 5A of Part 2 of the Act and the contravention is the subject of—

(i) an order made by the Tribunal; or

(ii) an infringement notice issued by an authorised officer within the meaning of section 510B of the Act; or

(iii) a court order; and

(e) if—

(i) the residential rental provider is a provider listed in subregulation (4); or

(ii) the application is in respect of—

(A) housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(B) accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program—

any proposed rent that has been validated by the Valuer‑General and approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Homes Victoria in relation to the premises.

(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2)(b), the annual inflation rate means the Consumer Price Index—All Groups Melbourne calculated using the most recent quarterly release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that states the "All Groups CPI" change in the past 12 months for Melbourne.

(4) For the purposes of subregulation (2)(e), the residential rental providers are—

(a) Homes Victoria; or

(b) a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983.

Reg. 21C inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 7.

21C Prohibited rental application and rent payment fees

(2) For the purposes of section 51A(1) of the Act, the prescribed matters are the following—

(a) background checks;

(b) tenancy or rental agreement history checks;

(c) credit checks;

(d) tenancy or rental agreement database checks;

(e) identity verification;

(f) administrative costs;

(g) failed payments;

(h) an application to enter into a residential rental agreement;

(i) rent payment (other than payment surcharge fees permitted under any other Act).

22 Utility charges

For the purposes of section 53(1)(h) of the Act, the prescribed charges are—

(a) all charges relating to the pumping out and cleaning of sewage and septic tanks that is required for reasons other than damage caused by the renter; and

(b) all costs and charges with respect to the initial installation of fixed internet and telecommunications connections to the rented premises, including through the national broadband network; and

(c) all cartage charges for refilling fire safety water tanks; and

(d) all cartage charges for drinking water unless the charges are related to the amount of water supplied to the rented premises during the renter's occupation.

23 Efficiency rating systems

Reg. 23(1) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 6(a).

(1) For the purposes of sections 54(1), 69 and 72(3) of the Act, except if the rented premises are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following systems of rating the efficiency of any appliances, fixtures and fittings are prescribed—

(a) for the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005;

Reg. 23(1)(b) substituted by S.R. Nos 21/2021 reg. 7, 63/2025 reg. 6(b).

(b) on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the rating system in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

Reg. 23(1)(ba) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 6(b).

(ba) on and from 1 March 2027, for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the star rating system in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

Reg. 23(1)(bb) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 6(b).

(bb) on and from 1 March 2027, for the energy efficiency of a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor and Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor rating systems in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

Reg. 23(1)(bc) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 6(b).

(bc) on and from 1 March 2027, for the energy efficiency of a heat pump water heater or solar water heater—

(i) the system comprised of small‑scale technology certificates calculated in accordance with the RE (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination; or

(ii) the energy savings system calculated in accordance with AS/NZS 4234, "Heated water systems—Calculation of energy consumption", as amended and published from time to time;

(c) for a dishwasher, the energy efficiency system for energy as determined in accordance with the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015;

(d) for the energy efficiency of a gas space heater—

(i) a determination in accordance with AS/NZS 5263.1.3, "Gas Appliances Part 1.3 Gas space heating appliances", as amended and published from time to time; and

(ii) a certification through an acceptance scheme authorised under section 68 of the Gas Safety Act 1997.

(2) For the purposes of sections 164(1), 181, 188(3), 188A(3) and 206ZZAA(3) of the Act, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 is the prescribed system of rating the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting.

Reg. 23A inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 7.

23A Efficiency rating systems—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

(1) For the purposes of sections 54(1), 69 and 72(3) of the Act, the following systems of rating the efficiency of any appliances, fixtures and fittings are prescribed for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program—

(a) for the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005;

(b) for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the star rating system in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

(c) for a dishwasher, the energy efficiency system for energy as determined in accordance with the GEMS (Dishwashers) Determination;

(d) for the energy efficiency of a gas space heater—

(i) a determination in accordance with AS/NZS 5263.1.3, "Gas appliances Part 1.3: Gas space heating appliances", as amended and published from time to time; and

(ii) a certification through an acceptance scheme authorised under section 68 of the Gas Safety Act 1997.

(2) For the purposes of sections 164(1), 181, 188(3), 188A(3) and 206ZZAA(3) of the Act, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 is the prescribed system of rating the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting.

24 Ratings—residential rental provider's liability for charges for supply to non-complying appliances

Reg. 24(1) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(a).

(1) For the purposes of section 54(1) of the Act, except for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

Reg. 24(1)(a) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(b).

(a) on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, which use or supply water—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively;

Examples to reg. 24(1)(a)(ii) revoked by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(c).

Reg. 24(1)(ab) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(d).

(ab) on and from 1 March 2027, for any appliances, fixtures and fittings other than a dishwasher, water efficient shower head or water heater which use or supply water—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

Reg. 24(1)(ac) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(d).

(ac) on and from 1 March 2027, for water heating by an energy efficient water heater, the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, or minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems referred to in regulation 23(1)(bc), unless—

Reg. 24(1)(ad) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(d).

(ad) on and from 1 March 2027, for a shower head—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 4 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively—a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a);

Reg. 24(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(e).

(c) on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b), unless it would be unreasonable to install the non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

Reg. 24(1)(ca) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(f).

(ca) on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 3 star cooling rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 24(1)(cb) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(f).

(cb) on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d); or

Reg. 24(1) (d)(ii) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(g).

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater;

Reg. 24(1)(e) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(h).

(e) on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 24(1)(f) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(1)(h).

(f) on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(ii) a circumstance specified in subregulation (2F) or (2G) exists.

Reg. 24(2) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(2).

(2) On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the purposes of subregulation 1(c)(ii) and (d)(ii) it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a) the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

Reg. 24(2A) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(2A) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an air conditioner or heat pump, it is unreasonable if—

(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

Reg. 24(2B) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(a) the cost of electrical work required for the installation; and

Reg. 24(2C) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(2C) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater, it is unreasonable if—

(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

Reg. 24(2D) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(b) the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load is part of the cost of installation.

Reg. 24(2E) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(2E) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca) and (e), the circumstance is that both the existing air conditioning appliance and the replacement air conditioning appliance are fixed ducted evaporative cooling systems.

Reg. 24(2F) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(b) the replacement fixed heater is an electric hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises.

Reg. 24(2G) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(2G) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ac), (ca), (cb), (e) and (f), the circumstances are—

(a) the air conditioner, heat pump or water heater is being replaced under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or

(b) the fuel source for both the fixed heater or water heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater or water heater is liquified petroleum gas; or

(c) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or

(d) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.

Reg. 24(2H) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 8(3).

(2H) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ac), the circumstance is that a temporary water heater is installed for no more than 60 days.

(3) Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 54 of the Act.

Reg. 24A inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 9.

24A Ratings—residential rental provider's liability for charges for supply to non‑complying appliances—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

(1) For the purposes of section 54(1) of the Act, for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b), unless it would be unreasonable to install the non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d), unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation 1(c)(ii) and (d)(ii), it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a) the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(3) Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 54 of the Act.

25 Safety devices

For the purposes of section 63A(1) of the Act, the following safety devices are prescribed—

(a) a smoke alarm;

(b) a carbon monoxide alarm;

(c) a residual current device;

(d) a swimming pool barrier;

(e) a fire sprinkler system;

(f) a fire hose reel;

(g) a fire blanket;

(h) a fire extinguisher;

(i) a fire window;

(j) a fire hydrant;

(k) a security camera located in a common area;

(l) any emergency lighting;

(m) a hot water safety device.

26 Modifications which can be made without residential rental provider's consent

For the purposes of section 64(1) of the Act, the following modifications are prescribed—

(a) in a rented premises that is not a registered place—

(i) installation of picture hooks or screws for wall mounts, shelves or brackets on surfaces other than exposed brick or concrete walls; and

(ii) installation of wall anchoring devices on surfaces other than exposed brick or concrete walls to secure items of furniture; and

(iii) installation of LED light globes which do not require new light fittings; and

(iv) installation of a water efficient shower head if the original shower head is retained; and

(v) installation of blind or cord anchors; and

(vi) installation of security lights, alarm systems or security cameras that—

(A) do not impact on the privacy of neighbours; and

A renter must not install a security camera or security light that directly faces a neighbouring premises.

(B) can be easily removed from the rented premises; and

(C) are not hardwired to the rented premises; and

(vii) installation of hardware-mounted child safety gates on walls (other than exposed brick or concrete walls);

(b) in all rented premises—

(i) installation of non-permanent window film for insulation, reduced heat transfer or privacy; and

(ii) installation of a wireless doorbell; and

(iii) replacement of curtains if the original curtains are retained by the renter; and

(iv) installation of adhesive child safety locks on drawers and doors; and

(v) installation of pressure mounted child safety gates; and

(vi) installation of a lock on a letterbox.

27 Practitioners

For the purposes of section 64(1B)(c)(ii) of the Act, a prescribed practitioner is a registered health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

28 Modifications for which residential rental provider must not unreasonably refuse consent

For the purposes of section 64(1B)(h) of the Act, the following modifications are prescribed—

(a) installation of picture hooks or screws for wall mounts, shelves or brackets on exposed brick or concrete walls;

(b) installation of hardware-mounted child safety gates on exposed brick or concrete walls;

(c) installation of wall anchoring devices on exposed brick or concrete walls to secure items of furniture;

Reg. 28(d) revoked by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 10.

(e) installation by a suitably qualified person of a security system which does not impact on the privacy of neighbours if an invoice with the name of the installer is provided to the residential rental provider at the time the consent is requested;

A residential rental provider may reasonably refuse a request to install a security camera or security light that directly faces a neighbouring premises.

(f) installation of flyscreens on doors and windows;

(g) installation of a vegetable or herb garden;

(h) installation of a secure letterbox;

(i) painting of the rented premises;

(j) modifications to secure external gates in rented premises that are not multi-unit dwellings;

(k) any modification which contributes to the conservation within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Heritage Act 2017 of a registered place and is proposed to be undertaken in accordance with Part 5 of that Act.

Reg. 29 substituted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 11.

29 Rental minimum standards

(1) For the purposes of section 65A of the Act, the rental minimum standards for rented premises, except rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, are in Schedule 4.

(2) For the purposes of section 65A of the Act, the rental minimum standards for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program are in Schedule 6.

30 Requirements for gas and electrical safety check record keeping

(1) For the purposes of section 68B of the Act, the prescribed requirements for the keeping and production of records of gas safety checks conducted at the rented premises are the following—

(a) a record of a gas safety check must include the following information—

(i) the name of the licensed or registered gasfitter who conducted the check;

(ii) the licence or registration number of the licensed or registered gasfitter who conducted the check;

(iii) the date the check was conducted;

(iv) the results of the check, including any servicing and repairs required and actions taken to address the repair;

Reg. 30(1)(ab) inserted by S.R. No. 35/2022 reg. 6.

(ab) a record of a gas safety check conducted on a standard gas installation must include a copy of the record of work given to the residential rental provider under regulation 36(3) or 37(3) of the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018 for each Type A gas appliance that is part of that installation;

(b) a record of a gas safety check must be kept until a record of the next gas safety check is created;

(c) a copy of the most recent gas safety check must be provided to the renter within 7 days after receipt by a residential rental provider of a written request from the renter.

(2) For the purposes of section 68B of the Act, the prescribed requirements for the keeping and production of records of electrical safety checks conducted at the rented premises are the following—

(a) a record of an electrical safety check must include the following information—

(i) the name of the licensed or registered electrician who conducted the check;

(ii) the licence or registration number of the licensed or registered electrician who conducted the check;

(iii) the date the check was conducted;

(iv) the results of the check, including any repairs that were required and actions taken to address the repair;

(v) a report prepared in accordance with section 2 of AS/NZS 3019, "Electrical installations—Periodic verification", as published or amended from time to time;

(b) a record of an electrical safety check must be kept until a record of the next electrical safety check is created;

(c) a copy of the most recent electrical safety check must be provided to the renter within 7 days after receipt by a residential rental provider of a written request from the renter.

31 Rating compliance for residential rental provider's appliances

Reg. 31(1) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(a).

(1) For the purposes of section 69 of the Act, except for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

Reg. 31(1)(a) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(b).

(a) for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, and on and from 1 March 2027, a water efficient shower head or water heater, which use or supply water—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—a replacement with the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

Examples to reg. 31(1)(a)(ii) revoked by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(c).

Reg. 31(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(d).

(c) on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

Reg. 31(1)(ca) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(e).

(ca) on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 3 star cooling rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 31(1)(cb) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(e).

(cb) on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d); or

Reg. 31(1) (d)(ii) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(f).

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater;

Reg. 31(1)(e) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(g).

(e) on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 31(1)(f) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(g).

(f) on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 31(1)(g) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(g).

(g) on and from 1 March 2027, for water heating by an energy efficient water heater, the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, or minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems referred to in regulation 23(1)(bc), unless—

Reg. 31(1)(h) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(1)(g).

(h) on and from 1 March 2027, for a shower head—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 4 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a).

Reg. 31(2) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(2).

(2) On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)(ii) and (d)(ii) it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a) the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

Reg. 31(2A) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(2A) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an air conditioner or heat pump, it is unreasonable if—

(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

Reg. 31(2B) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(a) the cost of electrical work required for the installation;

Reg. 31(2C) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(2C) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater, it is unreasonable if—

(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

Reg. 31(2D) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(b) the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load is part of the cost of installation.

Reg. 31(2E) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(2E) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca) and (e), the circumstance is that both the air conditioning appliance and the replacement air conditioning appliance are ducted evaporative fixed cooler systems.

Reg. 31(2F) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(b) the replacement fixed heater is an electric hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises.

Reg. 31(2G) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(2G) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca), (cb), (e), (f) and (g), the circumstances are—

(a) the air conditioner, heat pump or water heater is being replaced under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or

(b) the fuel source for both the fixed heater or water heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater or water heater is liquified petroleum gas; or

(c) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or

(d) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.

Reg. 31(2H) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 12(3).

(2H) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(g), the circumstance is that a temporary water heater is installed for no more than 60 days.

(3) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 69 of the Act.

Reg. 31A inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 13.

31A Rating compliance for residential rental provider's appliances—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

(1) For the purposes of section 69 of the Act, for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)(ii) and (d)(ii), it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a) the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(3) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 69 of the Act.

32 Amount—urgent repairs by renter

For the purposes of section 72(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

33 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter

Reg. 33(1) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(1)(a).

(1) For the purposes of section 72(3) of the Act, except for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

Reg. 33(1)(a) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(1)(b).

(a) for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, and on and from 1 March 2027, a water efficient shower head or water heater, which use or supply water—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively;

Examples to reg. 33(1)(a) revoked by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(1)(c).

Reg. 33(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(1)(d).

(c) on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

Reg. 33(1)(ca) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(2).

(ca) on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of energy efficient fixed cooler, a 3 star cooling rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 33(1)(cb) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(2).

(cb) on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump referred to in paragraph (b)(i) of the definition of energy efficient fixed heater, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(ii) a circumstance specified in sub regulation (2F) or (2G) exists;

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d); or

Reg. 33(1) (d)(ii) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(3).

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install a gas space heater;

Reg. 33(1)(e) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(4).

(e) on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump referred to in paragraph (b) of the definition of energy efficient fixed cooler, a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 33(1)(f) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(4).

(f) on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump referred to in paragraph (b)(ii) of the definition of energy efficient fixed heater, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

Reg. 33(1)(g) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(4).

(g) on and from 1 March 2027, for water heating by an energy efficient water heater referred to in the definition of energy efficient water heater, the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, or minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems referred to in regulation 23(1)(bc), unless—

Reg. 33(1)(h) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(4).

(h) on and from 1 March 2027, for a shower head referred to in paragraph (b) of the definition of water efficient shower head—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 4 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a).

Reg. 33(2) amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(5).

(2) On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)(ii) and (d)(ii) it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a) the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

Reg. 33(2A) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(2A) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an air conditioner or heat pump, it is unreasonable if—

(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

Reg. 33(2B) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(a) the cost of electrical work required for the installation; and

Reg. 33(2C) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(2C) Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater, it is unreasonable if—

(a) the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

Reg. 33(2D) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(b) the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load is part of the cost of installation.

Reg. 33(2E) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(2E) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca) and (e), the circumstances are that both the existing air conditioning appliance and the replacement air conditioning appliance are ducted evaporative fixed cooler systems.

Reg. 33(2F) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(b) the replacement fixed heater is an electric hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises.

Reg. 33(2G) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(2G) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca), (cb), (e), (f) and (g), the circumstances are—

(a) the air conditioner, heat pump or water heater is being replaced under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or

(b) the fuel source for both the fixed heater or water heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater or water heater is liquified petroleum gas; or

(c) installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or

(d) the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.

Reg. 33(2H) inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 14(6).

(2H) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(g), the circumstance is that a temporary water heater is installed for no more than 60 days.

(3) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 72(3) of the Act.

Reg. 33A inserted by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 15.

33A Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing

(1) For the purposes of section 72(3) of the Act, for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(ii) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(i) in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d); or

(ii) in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install a gas space heater.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)(ii) and (d)(ii), it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a) the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(3) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 72(3) of the Act.

34 Amount—application by renter to Tribunal for urgent repairs

For the purposes of section 73(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

35 Compensation—sales inspections

For the purposes of section 86(2A)(c) of the Act, the prescribed compensation for each sales inspection is the higher amount of—

(a) one half of the daily amount of rent payable under the residential rental agreement per inspection; or

(b) $30.

36 Matters—Tribunal orders

(1) For the purposes of section 91W(3)(c) of the Act, the prescribed matters are—

(b) any bank statements of the specified person or the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence; and

(d) any electronic communication within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000; and

(e) any oral evidence about where the specified person has been staying or living; and

(f) the risk to personal safety of the specified person or any children of the specified person occupying the rented premises; and

(g) whether the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence has been arrested, charged or released on bail.

(a) a person who has made an application under section 91V(1) of the Act; or

(b) a person on whose behalf an application has been made under section 91V(5) of the Act.

37 Form 6—Notice to vacate

For the purposes of section 91ZZO(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 6 in Schedule 1.

38 Form 7—Fixed term rooming house agreement

For the purposes of section 93A(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 7 in Schedule 1.

39 Prohibited terms

For the purposes of section 94AD(1)(g) of the Act, the following are prescribed prohibited terms—

(a) a term which binds the resident to a contract that the resident did not agree to in writing, after having an opportunity to review the contract, before entering into the agreement;

(b) a term which requires the resident to indemnify the rooming house operator;

(c) a term which prevents the resident from making a claim for compensation because the room is not available on the commencement date of the agreement;

(d) a term which requires the resident to pay rent in advance by a payment method which requires additional costs (other than bank fees or account fees payable on the resident's bank account);

(e) term which requires the resident to use the services of a third party service provider nominated by the rooming house operator, other than an embedded network;

(f) a term which makes the resident liable for the rooming house operator's costs of filing an application at the Tribunal;

(g) a term which makes the resident liable by default for an insurance excess to be paid under an insurance policy of the rooming house operator;

(h) a term which unreasonably limits the resident's use of utilities;

(i) a term which imposes fixed fees for terminating a rooming house agreement early, unless the basis for calculating the fixed fees has been set out in the agreement.

40 Statement of information for occupancy application forms

For the purposes of section 94E of the Act, the prescribed information is in Form 8 in Schedule 1.

41 Information which rooming house operator must not require applicant to disclose

For the purposes of section 94H of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) whether or not the applicant has previously taken legal action, has been a respondent to legal action, or has had a dispute with a residential rental provider, rooming house operator, caravan owner, caravan park owner, site owner or SDA provider;

(b) the applicant's rental bond history, including whether the applicant had a claim made on their bond;

(c) a statement from a credit or bank account containing daily transactions;

(d) any information about the applicant that relates to a protected attribute under section 6 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, unless the reason that the information is required is provided in writing;

(e) the income of the applicant if the proposed rent has not yet been disclosed to the applicant by the rooming house operator, unless the rooming house operator is the Director of Housing or a registered housing agency.

42 Information which rooming house operator must disclose to applicant

For the purposes of section 94I(d) of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) if the rooming house operator is licensed under section 16 of the Rooming House Operators Act 2016;

(b) if the rooming house is registered under Division 4 of Part 6 of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008;

(c) if the rooming house operator is a registered housing association or registered housing provider and is not required to be licenced under section 7(1) of the Rooming House Operators Act 2016;

(d) on and from 31 December 2021, if the rooming house operator has received a repair notice, in the last 3 years, relating to mould or damp in the rooming house caused by or related to the building structure;

(e) if the rooming house or common property is known by the rooming house operator to have been the location of a homicide in the last 5 years;

(f) if the rooming house is known by the rooming house operator—

(i) to be contaminated because of prior use of the rooming house for the trafficking or cultivation of a drug of dependence in the last 5 years; or

(ii) to have friable or non-friable asbestos based on an inspection by a suitably qualified person; or

(iii) to be affected by a building or planning application that has been lodged with the relevant authority;

(g) if the rooming house is known by the rooming house operator to be the subject of any notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation issued by a relevant building surveyor, public authority, or government department relating to any building defects or safety concerns associated with the rooming house or common property at the time of disclosure, a description of the notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation;

Any building notices or orders, reports or recommendations issued by the Victorian Building Authority, local councils, relevant building surveyors, or municipal building surveyors, that relate to any building defects or safety concerns such as the presence of combustible cladding, water leaks or structural issues affecting the rooming house or common property.

(h) if there is a current domestic building work dispute under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 which applies to or affects the rooming house;

(i) if there a current dispute under Part 10 of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 which applies to or affects the rooming house;

(j) a copy of any owners corporation rules applicable to the rooming house.

43 Form 9—Rooming house condition report

For the purposes of section 97(1B) of the Act, a condition report is in the prescribed form if it contains the information set out in Form 9 in Schedule 1.

44 Payment methods for rent—rooming house

For the purposes of section 99A(3)(b) of the Act, the prescribed payment method is electronic funds transfer.

45 Form 10—Rooming house notice of rent increase

For the purposes of section 101(1) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 10 in Schedule 1.

46 Safety devices

For the purposes of section 114A of the Act, the following safety devices are prescribed—

(a) a smoke alarm;

(b) a carbon monoxide alarm;

(c) a residual current device;

(d) a swimming pool barrier;

(e) a fire sprinkler system;

(f) a fire hose reel;

(g) a fire blanket;

(h) a fire extinguisher;

(i) a fire window;

(j) a fire hydrant;

(k) a security camera located in common area;

(l) any emergency lighting;

(m) a hot water safety device.

47 Practitioners

For the purposes of section 115(2)(b) of the Act, a prescribed practitioner is a registered health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

48 Amount—urgent repairs by resident

For the purposes of section 129(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

Reg. 49 revoked by S.R. No. 130/2024 reg. 5.

50 Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent repairs

For the purposes of section 130(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

51 Matters—Tribunal orders

(1) For the purposes of section 142T(3)(c) of the Act, the prescribed matters are—

(b) any bank statements of the specified person or of the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence; and

(d) any electronic communication within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000; and

(e) any oral evidence about where the specified person has been staying or living; and

(f) the risk to personal safety of the specified person or any children of the specified person occupying the rooming house; and

(g) whether the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence has been arrested, charged or released on bail.

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1), specified person means—

(a) a person who has made an application under section 142S(1) of the Act; or

(b) a person on whose behalf an application has been made under section 142S(5) of the Act.

52 Form of notice to vacate to a resident of a rooming house

For the purposes of section 142ZT(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 11 in Schedule 1.

53 Prohibited terms

For the purposes of section 144AA(1)(e) of the Act, the following terms are prescribed as prohibited terms—

(a) a term which binds the resident to a contract that the resident did not agree to in writing, after having an opportunity to review the contract, before entering into the agreement;

(b) a term which requires the resident to indemnify the caravan park owner or caravan owner;

(c) a term which prevents the resident from making a claim for compensation because the caravan or caravan park site is not available on the commencement date of the agreement;

(d) a term which requires the resident to pay rent or a hiring charge in advance by a payment method which requires additional costs (other than bank fees or account fees payable on the resident's bank account);

(e) a term which requires the resident to use the services of a third party service provider nominated by the caravan park owner or caravan owner other than an embedded network;

(f) a term which makes the resident liable for the caravan park owner's or caravan owner's costs of filing an application at the Tribunal;

(g) a term which makes the resident liable by default for an insurance excess to be paid under an insurance policy of the caravan park owner or caravan owner;

(h) a term which imposes fixed fees for terminating an agreement early, unless the basis for calculating the fixed fees has been set out in the agreement.

54 Form 12—notification of prospective caravan park resident rights

For the purposes of section 145 of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 12 in Schedule 1.

55 Statement of information for occupancy application form

For the purposes of section 145A of the Act, the prescribed information is in Form 13 in Schedule 1.

56 Information which caravan park owner or caravan owner must not require applicant to disclose

For the purposes of section 145D of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) whether or not the applicant has previously taken legal action, has been a respondent to legal action, or has had a dispute with a residential rental provider, rooming house operator, caravan owner, caravan park owner, site owner or SDA provider;

(b) the applicant's rental bond history, including whether the applicant has ever had a claim made on their bond;

(c) any information about the applicant that relates to a protected attribute under section 6 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, unless the reason that the information is required is provided in writing;

(d) a statement from a credit or bank account containing daily transactions.

57 Information that caravan park owner must disclose before agreement under section 144(1) commences

For the purposes of section 145E(1)(e) of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) a copy of the caravan park rules;

(b) a list of amenities available for use in the caravan park;

(c) whether the caravan park is in a flood area;

(d) whether the site is in a flood area;

(e) whether the park has a history of subsidence;

(f) whether the site is in an area with a history of subsidence;

(g) whether the park is being operated under a lease.

58 Form of condition report

For the purposes of section 148(1B) of the Act, a condition report is in the prescribed form if it contains the information in Form 14 in Schedule 1.

59 Payment methods for rent

For the purposes of section 150A(3)(b) of the Act, the prescribed payment method is electronic funds transfer.

60 Form 15—caravan park rent increase and hiring charge increase

For the purposes of section 152(1) and (2) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 15 in Schedule 1.

61 Utilities charges for caravan parks operators

For the purposes of section 163(e) of the Act, the prescribed charges are all charges relating to the pumping out and cleaning of sewage and septic tanks servicing a caravan park or site, required for reasons other than damage caused by the resident.

62 Caravan owner's liability for charges for supply to non-complying appliances

(1) For the purposes of section 164(1) of the Act, the levels of ratings prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings which use or supply water are—

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in paragraph (a) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively.

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(2) Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

63 Practitioners

For the purposes of section 171B(3)(b) of the Act, a prescribed practitioner is a registered health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

64 Compliance with efficiency systems for caravan owner

(1) For the purposes of section 181 of the Act, the levels of ratings prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings which use or supply water are—

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in paragraph (a) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively.

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(2) Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 181 of the Act.

65 Amount—urgent repairs to caravans

For the purposes of section 188(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

66 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by resident of caravan

(1) For the purposes of section 188(3) of the Act, the levels of ratings prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings which use or supply water are—

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the caravan, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in paragraph (a) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively.

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(2) Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 188 of the Act.

67 Amount—urgent site repairs by resident

For the purposes of section 188A(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

68 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs by resident

(1) For the purposes of section 188A(3) of the Act, the levels of ratings prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings which use or supply water are—

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the site, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in paragraph (a) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively.

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(2) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 188A(3) of the Act.

69 Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent caravan repairs

For the purposes of section 189(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

70 Amount—application to Tribunal by resident for urgent site repairs

For the purposes of section 189A(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

71 Matters—Tribunal orders

(1) For the purposes of section 206AH(3)(c) of the Act, the prescribed matters are—

(b) any bank statements of the specified person or the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence; and

(d) any electronic communication within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000; and

(e) any oral evidence about where a specified person has been staying or living; and

(f) the risk to personal safety of the specified person or any children of the specified person occupying the caravan or site; and

(g) whether the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence has been arrested, charged or released on bail.

(a) a person who has made an application under section 206AG(1) of the Act; or

(b) a person on whose behalf an application has been made under section 206AG(5) of the Act.

72 Form 16—Notice to vacate

For the purposes of section 206AZI(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 16 in Schedule 1.

Reg. 72A inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 8.

72A Prescribed form of site agreement

(1) This regulation has effect on and after 1 July 2026.

(2) For the purposes of section 206E(2A) of the Act, the prescribed form of a site agreement is Form 16A in Schedule 1.

73 Prohibited terms

For the purposes of section 206FA(1)(e) of the Act, the following terms are prescribed as prohibited terms—

(a) a term which binds the site tenant to a contract that the site tenant did not agree to in writing, after having an opportunity to review the contract, before entering into the site agreement;

(b) a term which requires the site tenant to indemnify the site owner;

(c) a term which prevents the site tenant from making a claim for compensation because the Part 4A site is not available on the commencement date of the site agreement;

(d) a term which requires the site tenant to pay rent in advance by a payment method which requires additional costs (other than bank fees or account fees payable on the site tenant's bank account);

(e) a term which requires the site tenant to use the services of a third party service provider nominated by the site owner, other than an embedded network;

(f) a term which makes the site tenant liable for the site owner's costs of filing an application at the Tribunal;

(g) a term which makes the site tenant liable by default for an insurance excess to be paid under an insurance policy of the site owner;

(h) a term which imposes fixed fees for terminating a site agreement early, unless the basis for calculating the fixed fees has been set out in the agreement.

74 Form of notice of cooling off period—site tenants

For the purposes of section 206I(2) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 17 in Schedule 1.

75 Statement of information for site agreement applicants

For the purposes of section 206JB of the Act, the prescribed information is in Form 18 in Schedule 1.

76 Information which site owner must not require applicant to disclose

For the purposes of section 206JE of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) whether or not the applicant has previously taken legal action, has been a respondent to legal action, or has had a dispute with a residential rental provider, rooming house operator, caravan owner, caravan park owner, site owner or SDA provider;

(b) the applicant's rental bond history, including whether the applicant has ever had a claim made on their bond;

(c) a statement from a credit or bank account containing daily transactions;

(d) any information about the applicant that relates to a protected attribute under section 6 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010, unless the reason that the information is required is provided in writing.

Reg. 77 substituted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 9.

77 Information that site owners must disclose

(1) This regulation has effect on and after 1 July 2026.

(2) For the purposes of section 206JF(1)(ed) of the Act, the following financial matters are prescribed—

(a) details of the site rent, including—

(i) the amount of the first site rent payment; and

(ii) the date on which the first site rent payment is due; and

(iii) the intervals at which site rent payments are due; and

(iv) the method or methods of calculating any fixed amount site rent increases; and

(v) the interval at which fixed amount site rent increases are applied; and

(vi) for each method of calculating a fixed amount rent increase that is specified in the site agreement, the cost of site rent after 1, 2, 5 and 10 years if only that method were applied; and

(vii) any fees or charges for connection to or use of any utilities that are separately metered and supplied to the Part 4A site;

(b) any additional fees or charges payable by the site tenant for the use of services or facilities provided at the Part 4A park;

(c) any additional charge payable by a site tenant when a visitor stays at the Part 4A site;

(d) the cost of a replacement or additional key or device to gain vehicular access to the Part 4A park;

(e) details of the site tenant's liabilities on permanent departure from the Part 4A park or Part 4A site if the site tenant permanently departs after 1, 2, 5 or 10 years' residence, including—

(i) the amount of and method of calculating any deferred management fee or exit fee payable by the site tenant; and

(ii) any sale administration fee payable by the site tenant when selling the site tenant's Part 4A dwelling; and

(iii) if the site tenant enters into an agreement with the site owner to sell a Part 4A dwelling, any sale commission payable by the site tenant in the event the site owner's services as selling agent causes the sale of the Part 4A dwelling; and

(iv) the share of an independent valuer's fee payable by the site tenant, where this is required to determine the agreed market value of the Part 4A dwelling; and

(v) any other charge or fee payable by the site tenant upon permanent departure from the Part 4A park or Part 4A site.

(3) For the purposes of section 206JF(1)(f) of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) whether the Part 4A park is known by the site owner to have been flooded due to a weather event in the last 5 years;

(b) whether the Part 4A park is in a designated bushfire prone area under section 192A of the Building Act 1993;

(c) whether the Part 4A park has a history of subsidence;

(d) whether the Part 4A site is in an area with a history of subsidence;

(e) whether the Part 4A park is being operated under a lease and if so, the end date of that lease, if fixed;

(f) either—

(i) the site owner's full name and address for the service of documents and a telephone number to be used in the case of the need for urgent site repairs; or

(ii) if there is an agent acting for the site owner—

(A) the agent's full name and address for the service of documents and a telephone number to be used in the case of the need for urgent site repairs; and

(B) a written statement setting out whether or not the site owner's agent can authorise urgent site repairs and, where applicable, the maximum amount of site repairs which the agent can authorise;

(g) the ordinary hours of operation at the Part 4A park of any person located at the Part 4A park as a representative of the site owner or Part 4A park owner;

(h) a list of the services and facilities in common areas of the Part 4A park to which the site tenant will have access, specifying for each service or facility—

(i) any associated costs or conditions of use; and

(ii) whether or not it is provided for use exclusively by site tenants and their visitors;

(i) details of any matters about which the site owner has been required by the Act to consult with the site tenants' committee within the previous 12 months and which may lead to changes in rules, services or facilities subsequent to the site tenant entering into a site agreement;

(j) if there is a site tenants' committee at the Part 4A park, contact details for that committee's nominated contact person;

(k) details of any emergency plan in place at the Part 4A park, including any emergency prevention measures or procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency;

(l) details of any systems or procedures for resolving disputes at the Part 4A park;

(m) information relating to the keeping of pets on the Part 4A site;

(n) information to assist the site tenant in the event the site tenant intends to—

(i) request permission from the site owner to make modifications, renovations or alterations to the Part 4A site or the exterior of the Part 4A dwelling;

(ii) assign a site agreement to another person;

(iii) sell the site tenant's Part 4A dwelling.

Reg. 77A inserted by S.R. No. 5/2026 reg. 5.

77A Information that site owners must disclose

(1) For the purposes of section 206JF(1)(f) of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a) whether the Part 4A park is in a flood area;

(b) whether the Part 4A site is in a flood area;

(c) details of the site tenant's liabilities on permanent departure from the Part 4A park or Part 4A site;

(d) details of the site tenant's liabilities, or estimated liabilities, if the site tenant permanently departed after 1, 2, 5 or 10 years residence in the Part 4A park or Part 4A site;

(e) whether the Part 4A park has a history of subsidence;

(f) whether the Part 4A site is in an area with a history of subsidence;

(g) whether the Part 4A park is being operated under a lease.

(2) This regulation is revoked on 30 June 2026.

78 Amount of rent for which maximum bond does not apply

For the purposes of section 206K(2) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $900.

79 Form 19—Part 4A site condition report

For the purposes of section 206O(1B) of the Act, a condition report is in the prescribed form if it contains the information set out in Form 19 in Schedule 1.

80 Form of notice of fixed rent increase under a site agreement

For the purposes of section 206SA(5)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 20 in Schedule 1.

81 Payment methods for rent

For the purposes of section 206TA(3)(b) of the Act, the prescribed payment method is electronic funds transfer.

82 Form of notice of non-fixed rent increase under a site agreement

For the purposes of section 206V(1) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 21 in Schedule 1.

83 Utilities charges for site owners

For the purposes of section 206ZF(e) of the Act, the prescribed charges are all charges relating to the pumping out and cleaning of sewage and septic tanks servicing a Part 4A site, required for reasons other than damage caused by the site tenant.

84 Practitioners

For the purposes of section 206ZMB(2)(b) of the Act, a prescribed practitioner is a registered health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

85 Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs to Part 4A sites by site tenant

(1) For the purposes of section 206ZZA(3)(f) of the Act, the following levels of ratings are prescribed for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, which use or supply water—

(a) a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a);

(b) if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the Part 4A site, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in paragraph (a) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively— the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a).

1. If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2. If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a ones star rated tap or shower rose may installed.

(2) Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

See section 206ZZAA of the Act.

86 Amount—urgent repairs by site tenant

For the purposes of section 206ZZAA(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

87 Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent site repairs by site tenant

For the purposes of section 206ZZAB(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

88 Matters—Tribunal orders

For the purposes of section 207N(3)(d) of the Act, the prescribed matters are—

(b) any bank statements of the specified person or the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence; and

(d) any electronic communication within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000; and

(e) any oral evidence about where a specified person has been staying or living; and

(f) any documentary evidence of the risk to personal safety of the specified person and any children of the specified person occupying the Part 4A site; and

(g) whether the party who is alleged to have subjected the specified person to the family violence or personal violence has been arrested, charged or released on bail.

(a) a person who has made an application under section 207M(1) of the Act; or

(b) a person on whose behalf an application has been made under section 207M(5) of the Act.

89 Form 22—Notice to vacate

For the purposes of section 207ZK(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 22 in Schedule 1.

90 Further matters to be considered by Tribunal

For the purposes of section 211A(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed scale is a depreciated scale for rental properties in the Australian Taxation Office Publication NAT 1729 "Rental properties" for the relevant year, as published annually or as amended from time to time.

91 Form 23—disposal of personal documents

For the purposes of section 361(b) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 23 in Schedule 1.

92 Form 24—serious acts of violence

For the purposes of section 368(3) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 24 in Schedule 1.

93 Goods left behind

For the purposes of section 384(2) of the Act, the prescribed goods are—

(a) labelled containers or labelled urns containing human remains; and

(b) specialised medical devices, equipment and goods including prostheses and prescription medication; and

(c) medals and trophies.

94 Authority's receipt for bond

For the purposes of section 407(1) of the Act, the prescribed information is—

(a) the type of tenure (rented premises, rooming house, caravan park or Part 4A park); and

(b) the amount of bond received; and

(c) the date the bond was received by the Authority; and

(d) the names of the renters, residents or site tenants who contributed to the bond; and

(e) the address of the rented premises, the rooming house and room number, the caravan park and site number, or the Part 4A park and Part 4A site number; and

(f) the name and address of the residential rental provider, rooming house operator, caravan park owner, caravan owner or site owner; and

(g) the bond number assigned to the bond by the Authority.

95 Authority's receipt for substituted bond

For the purposes of section 410B(4)(c) of the Act, the prescribed information is—

(a) the type of tenure (rented premises, rooming house, caravan park or Part 4A park); and

(b) the amount of bond held by the Authority received; and

(c) the names of the renters, residents or site tenants who contributed to the bond; and

(d) the address of the rented premises, the rooming house and room number, the caravan park and site number, or the Part 4A park and Part 4A site number; and

(e) the name and address of the residential rental provider, rooming house operator, caravan park owner, caravan owner or site owner; and

(f) the bond number assigned to the bond by the Authority.

96 Documentary evidence to accompany objection to listing of information

(1) For the purposes of section 439F(7)(b) of the Act, the prescribed documentary evidence is—

(a) a written statement by the person making the objection, stating that the information relates to an act or a circumstance of family violence or personal violence experienced by the person; and

(b) either—

(i) a copy of an extract of a relevant family violence intervention order, family violence safety notice or recognised non-local DVO or a personal safety intervention order that has been certified in accordance with Part 5 of the Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018; or

(ii) any letter, report, written statement in relation to the alleged family or personal violence or other documentary materials from a person, organisation or entity specified in subregulation (2).

(2) For the purposes of subregulation (1)(b)(ii), the following persons, organisations and entities are specified—

(a) support workers;

(b) health professionals;

(c) religious entities and their employees;

(d) crisis accommodation providers;

(e) the Department of Health and Human Services (Child Protection);

(f) Victoria Police within the meaning of the Victoria Police Act 2013;

(g) the Australian Federal Police within the meaning of the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 of the Commonwealth;

(h) a police service (however described) of another State or a Territory;

(i) employees of educational institutions and schools;

(j) family and friends of the person;

(k) the employer of the person making the objection;

(l) an Australian legal practitioner.

97 Form of notice of affiliation and manner of endorsement

(1) For the purposes of section 505B of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 25 in Schedule 1.

(2) For the purposes of section 505B(a) of the Act, the prescribed manner of endorsement by a school or institution (as the case may be) is that the seal or other official endorsement of the school or institution, which is approved by the school council or governing body of the school or institution, is affixed to the notice.

98 Infringement offences and infringement penalties

(1) For the purposes of section 510C(1) of the Act, an offence specified in Column 2 of the table in Schedule 5 is prescribed as an infringement offence.

(2) For the purposes of section 510C(2) of the Act, the prescribed infringement penalty for an infringement offence is the amount specified in Column 3 of the table in Schedule 5 in respect of that infringement offence.