The rental provider and renter may agree to a list of modifications at any time during the agreement.
39. Agreed modifications
Subject to the restoration requirements (if any) specified in this Part, the rental provider consents to the renter making the alterations, additions, installations or renovations to the premises specified below—
[insert alterations, additions, installations or renovations to the premises that the renter is permitted to make during the term, for example—
installation of a security screen on the front door;
installation of a herb garden]
40. Restoration requirements
If the renter undertakes the alterations, additions, installations or renovations to the premises specified above, either—
(tick the appropriate box)
🞏 the rental provider agrees that there is no requirement to restore the premises or pay for restoration of the premises;
or
🞏 the renter agrees to undertake the restoration requirements or pay the amount specified at the expiry or earlier termination of this agreement, as set out below.
[insert restoration requirements that apply at the end of this agreement]
Estimated cost of restoring premises: [enter amount]
🞏 an additional amount of bond to restore the premises for an installation, renovation, alteration or addition under section 64(2) of the Act has NOT been requested
🞏 an additional amount of bond to restore the premises for an installation, renovation, alteration or addition under section 64(2) of the Act has been requested [insert bond amount]
The rental provider or agent must lodge the bond with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA).
The bond must be lodged within 10 days after receiving payment. The RTBA will send the renter a receipt for the bond.
If the renter does not receive a receipt within 15 business days from when they paid the bond, they may—
Signatures
Note: Each renter who is a party to the agreement must sign and date here. If there are more than 4 renters, include details on an extra page.
Note: If the rental provider and renter subsequently agree to further alterations, additions, installations or renovations to the premises, they must complete and attach an additional copy of this Schedule to the agreement.
Form 3
(Section 29C)
(Regulation 14)
statement of information for rental applicants
Discrimination is treating, or proposing to treat, someone unfavourably because of a personal attribute. Discrimination is also imposing an unreasonable requirement, condition or practice that disadvantages persons with a personal attribute.
In Victoria it is unlawful to discriminate against someone in relation to certain personal attributes. This means that residential rental providers (rental providers) and real estate agents cannot refuse you accommodation or discriminate against you during your tenancy on the basis of personal attributes protected by law. The following is a list of some protected attributes that are sometimes discriminated against in the rental market—
disability (including physical, sensory, intellectual disability and mental illness);
These personal attributes are protected by law and extend to agreements under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act). It is against the law for a rental provider or their agent to treat you unfavourably or discriminate against you because of these personal attributes when you are applying for a rental property, occupying a rental property or leaving a rental property.
Discrimination on the basis of any of these personal attributes may contravene Victorian laws including the Act, the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (the Equal Opportunity Act), and a range of Commonwealth Acts including the Age Discrimination Act 2004, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
In some limited circumstances, discrimination may not be unlawful, including accommodation provided for children, shared family accommodation, and student accommodation. For example, a community housing provider who is funded to provide youth housing may positively discriminate to provide accommodation for a young person. For more information, contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC).
Scenarios and examples of unlawful discrimination in applying for a property
Refusing or not accepting your application because you have children, unless the premises is unsuitable for occupation by children due to its design or location.
Processing your application differently to other applicants and not giving your application to the rental provider because you have a disability or because of your race.
Offering you the property on different terms by requiring more bond or requiring you to have a guarantor because of your age.
Refusing to provide accommodation because you have an assistance dog.
Scenarios and examples of unlawful discrimination when occupying or leaving a property
Refusing to agree to you assigning your lease to someone else because of that person's personal attributes.
Refusing to allow you to make reasonable alterations or modifications to the property to meet your needs if you have a disability.
Extending or renewing your agreement on less favourable terms than your original agreement based on your protected attributes (e.g. due to a disability).
Issuing you with a notice to vacate based on your protected attributes.
The examples listed and similar actions could contravene the Act, the Equal Opportunity Act, or the Commonwealth Acts.
If a rental provider or a real estate agent has unlawfully discriminated against you and you have suffered loss as a result, you may apply to VCAT for an order for compensation under section 210AA of the Act. VCAT may be contacted online at <vcat.vic.gov.au/> or by calling 1300 018 228.
If you would like advice about unlawful discrimination in relation to an application to rent or an existing agreement you may call Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387.
If you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against when applying to rent, or once you have occupied a property, you or
someone on your behalf may make a complaint to VEOHRC at humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/ or by calling
1300 292 153.
Sch. 1 Form 3A inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 12.
FORM 3A
(Section 30AC)
(Regulations 14A and 14B)
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL APPLICATION
This form must be used for all applications to enter into a residential rental agreement. For more information about your rights and responsibilities, please visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) website at consumer.vic.gov.au or call CAV on 1300 55 81 81.
Who completes this application form?
Rental providers or their agents must provide information outlined in item 2, documents requested under items 6 and 7 and information regarding tenancy databases used by the rental provider or their agent under item 11.
The applicant should complete all other items on the form. If 2 or more applicants apply to live together at the same property (e.g. as partners, friends or family), each applicant who is 18 years of age or over may be asked to complete a separate application form.
This form is not to be used to apply for social housing as defined in the Housing Act 1983 or specialised housing program as defined in the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021.
PART A—GENERAL
Premises to which the application applies
Rental provider or agent's details
Full name or company name of rental provider or their agent [insert name of rental provider/agent]
ACN (or ABN if not a registered company): [insert ACN or ABNif applicable]
Address [insert address of rental provider or their agent]
Phone number [insert phone number of rental provider or their agent]
Email address [insert email address of rental provider or their agent]
Australian State or Territory in which the rental provider resides: [insert the rental providers state or territory of residence, or insert "overseas" if rental provider resides outside of Australia].
Number of occupants
Total number of occupants intended to reside on the premises [insert total number of occupants]
Personal details of applicant
Full name [insert name]
Date of birth [insert date of birth]
Current address [insert current address]
Phone [insert phone number]
Email [insert email address]
Employment details
Current or most recent employer [insert name of current or most recent employer]
Employer address [insert employer address]
Net weekly income [insert net weekly income]
If not currently employed, date on which most recent employment ended: [insert most recent date of employment]
If you cannot provide details of your current employment or income, please provide other details about your ability to pay rent under item 6 (Financial information).
Financial information
A rental provider or their agent may request no more than two documents from the following list to confirm your capacity to pay the proposed rent—
• Pay slips from current or recent employment;
• Bank statement (without transaction details);
• Centrelink payment statements or letters.
If you are not receiving regular income, for example you are self‑employed, undertake casual employment, freelance or unemployed, please provide details of previous employment or other documents supporting your financial ability to pay rent, such as proof of savings or assets. Please provide one copy of each of the following requested financial documents to verify your ability to pay rent—
(a) [Rental provider or their agent to indicate requested financial document].
(b) [Rental provider or their agent to indicate requested financial document].
Verification of identity
A rental provider or their agent can request no more than two identity documents from the following list—
Driver licence;
Proof of age card (government issued);
Medicare card;
Australian passport;
Foreign passport and Australian visa;
Birth certificate;
Certificate of Australian citizenship;
Tertiary student identification card;
Centrelink card;
Department of Veteran's Affairs card;
Utilities bill at current address;
Letter from a government Department addressed to current address.
Please provide a copy of each of the following requested documents to verify your identity. You should discuss with the rental provider or their agent the most suitable method of identity verification if you are unable to provide the requested documents—
(a) [Rental provider or their agent to insert requested identity document];
(b) [Rental provider or their agent to insert requested identity document].
Preferred move‑in date [insert preferred move in date]
Tenancy databases
Note: A rental provider or their agent can use tenancy databases to check your rental history. If the rental provider or agent uses such databases, the names of the databases used must be disclosed below. The rental provider or their agent must also notify you in writing of certain matters. See item 4 in the "Information for the applicant" in Part B (below).
The following databases may be used to check your tenancy history. You may contact the tenancy databases using the following details—
I understand that my application may not be processed unless all required documents are submitted.
Print name [insert name]
Signature [insert signature]
Date [insert date]
For further information, visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) website at consumer.vic.gov.au or call CAV on 1300 55 81 81.
PART B–RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
This is a summary of selected rights and obligations of renters and rental providers in respect of an application to enter into a residential rental agreement under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 ("the Act").
Information for the rental provider or their agent
Application form
Rental providers and agents must use a standardised residential rental application form which complies with the Act and the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 ("the Regulations").
Rental auctions and bidding
Rental auctions and rental bidding are prohibited under the Act. The rented premises must be advertised or offered for a fixed amount and rental providers and agents must not—
(a) solicit or otherwise invite an offer of an amount of rent that is higher than the fixed amount; or
(b) accept an unsolicited or uninvited offer of an amount of rent that is higher than the fixed amount.
No application fees
A rental provider or their agent must not charge the applicant any fees for this application.
Request for information from applicants
A rental provider or their agent must only ask applicants for the information set out in this form. Applicants must not be asked to provide information that is not on this application form.
Privacy notifications
A rental provider or their agent must provide applicants with all notifications in relation to privacy and personal information as required by law. Such notification must only contemplate use of the personal information in for the purposes of processing this rental application.
Personal information not to be used for other purposes
The personal information provided in this form is confidential. A rental provider or their agent must not use the applicant's information other than to assess the applicant's suitability as a renter or in accordance with any other requirement of the Act. A rental provider or their agent may commit an offence if they do not take reasonable steps to protect the applicant's information from misuse or loss, and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Protection of applicant's information from misuse, interference or loss
A rental provider or their agent must take reasonable steps to protect the applicant's information from misuse or loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Applicant to discuss alternative documentation if needed
If an applicant does not have documents requested in this form, the applicant may discuss with the rental provider or their agent what other documentation may be suitable.
Residential tenancy databases
A rental provider or their agent may use residential tenancy databases to check an applicant's rental history. If a rental provider or their agent uses a residential tenancy database to check an applicant's rental history, the database must be disclosed in this Form. Under section 439D(2) of the Act, if personal information about the applicant is in the database, the rental provider or their agent must, as soon as possible, but within 7 days after using the database, give the applicant a written notice stating the name of the database, the personal information about the applicant in the database, the name of each person who listed the personal information in the database, and how and in what circumstances the applicant can have the personal information removed or amended. Failure to comply with section 439D(2) of the Act is an offence.
Applicant's information to be destroyed or de‑identified
If the application is successful, the rental provider or their agent must destroy or permanently de‑identify the applicant's information within 3 years after the applicant's residential rental agreement terminates. If the application is unsuccessful, the rental provider or their agent must destroy or permanently de‑identify the applicant's information within 30 days after the property is leased, or within 6 months if they have received written consent from the applicant to use the information to apply for other premises.
Information for the applicant
Each applicant to complete application form
Each prospective renter over the age of 18 may be asked to complete a copy of this application form.
Contact rental provider/agent to check the outcome
Applicants should contact the rental provider or their agent after lodging an application to check if the application was successful.
Protection of applicant's information from misuse, interference or loss
A rental provider or their agent must take reasonable steps to protect an applicant's information from misuse or loss and unauthorised access, modification or disclosure.
Residential tenancy databases
A rental provider or their agent may use residential tenancy databases to check an applicant's rental history. If a rental provider or their agent uses a residential tenancy database to check an applicant's rental history, the database must be disclosed in this Form. Under section 439D(2) of the Act, if the personal information about the applicant is in the database, the rental provider or their agent must, as soon as possible, but within 7 days after using the database, give the applicant a written notice stating the name of the database, the personal information about the applicant in the database, the name of each person who listed the personal information in the database, and how and in what circumstances the applicant can have the personal information removed or amended. Failure to comply with the requirements under section 439D(2) of the Act is an offence.
Applicant's information to be destroyed or de‑identified
If the application is successful, the rental provider or their agent must destroy or permanently de‑identify the applicant's information within 3 years after the applicant's residential rental agreement terminates. If the application is unsuccessful, the rental provider or their agent must destroy or permanently de‑identify the applicant's information within 30 days after the property is leased, or within 6 months if they have received written consent from the applicant to use the information to apply for other premises.
Application assessment
A rental provider or their agent will assess the applicant's suitability based on the information provided, including checking any residential tenancy database identified in Item 13. For more information see Information for rental providers or their agents, and Information for renters, above or visit the CAV website.
A rental provider or agent and an applicant should ensure that they complete the application in full using true and correct information.
A rental provider or agent is not required to provide reasons to an applicant for an unsuccessful application.
Sch. 1 Form 4 amended by S.R. No. 63/2025 reg. 16(1)(2).
Form 4
(Section 35(1B))
(Regulation 18)
Condition report—rented premises
A condition report must be completed at the start of every residential rental agreement (rental agreement). It is important that the renter completes this report in detail as it records the state of the premises at the start of the rental agreement.
Keep the condition report in a safe place. It will help to resolve disputes over cleaning, damage, safety or missing items at the end of the agreement.
Take photos that show the condition of items, fixtures and fittings. Fixtures and fittings are items considered to be part of the premises. Photos should be taken at the beginning and at the end of the tenancy.
The renter and the residential rental provider (rental provider) or agent should sign and date all extra pages.
Renters can fill in a condition report and give it to their rental provider if they are not given one.
At the start of a rental agreement—At the start of a rental agreement and before a renter enters moves into the rented premises, the rental provider or their agent must—
give 2 copies of the signed report to the renter to fill in their part (or one copy if sending electronically).
At the start of a rental agreement, renters must fill in, sign and date the condition report within 5 business days after moving in. A completed report may help the renter verify the condition of the rented premises, if there is a later dispute about the renter's responsibility for damage or cleaning.
When filling out the condition report the renter should—
include comments where they disagree with the description of an item and note anything which seems unsafe, insecurely fixed or needs repair; and
Note: where the condition report lists something needing repair, this provides the rental provider with written notice of the issue. If the rental provider does not carry out the repairs within a reasonable period of time, a renter can apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an order requiring the repairs to be carried out.
take photos that show the condition of items—especially if the renter does not agree with what is on the form. Identify the location in which the photo is taken, including the date, and send a copy to the agent or rental provider together with the amended condition report; and
tell the rental provider or their agent about any defect
that could be a threat to safety. For more information
on reporting safety issues, see the Renters Guide or www.consumer.vic.gov.au/renting.
Correcting a condition report—Renters may not be able to see if all of the items in the condition report are working when they fill in the report. If they subsequently find that something is not working or in poor repair, renters may apply to VCAT to correct the report. This must be done within 30 days after the start date of the agreement. VCAT may order that the condition report be amended.
At the end of the agreement—At the end of the agreement, the rental provider or their agent must—
complete the final inspection and fill in the condition report within 10 days after the end date of the agreement; and
give the renter an opportunity to attend the inspection if possible; and
allow for fair wear and tear as this does not count as damage caused by the renter.
Note: where the renter is a victim of family or personal violence, VCAT may order that the renter is not to be held liable for any loss or damage caused by the alleged perpetrator of that violence.
Date of condition report [*insert date the *rental provider/agent has prepared Parts A, B and C of this report]
Address of rented premises [insert address of rented premises]
Rental provider's details [insert full name of rental provider]
*Agent's details [insert full name/company name of an agent representing the rental provider]
Renter's details [insert full name of renter]
Each renter that is a party to the agreement should sign this condition report.
Note: Rental providers and renters should take photos of the premises. Photos should be taken close-up to show detail regarding the structure, fixtures or fittings being photographed and at a distance for perspective. Photos should be dated, labelled and attached to this condition report, in hard copy or electronically; they should identify the location or room. Photos may be useful in a dispute about the condition of the rented premises.
PART B—START OF RENTAL AGREEMENT CONDITION REPORT
The rental provider or their agent must list features of each room in the rented premises and any appliances, fixtures or fittings let in the rented premises, including any of the following—
baths;
cooktops;
on and from 1 March 2027, cooling;
hot water services;
internet connections;
intercoms/security phones;
keys;
light fittings and light switches;
phone lines;
picture hooks (number and location);
rangehoods;
refrigerator;
screen doors;
security systems;
showers;
smoke alarms;
staircases;
telephone connections;
tv connections;
wardrobes;
on and from 1 March 2027, water heating systems;
window locks;
window screens;
Features, appliances, fixtures and fittings on the outside of the rented premises must also be listed, including any of the following—
balconies;
clothes lines;
fences;
garages;
gardens;
gates;
green waste bins;
hot water systems;
letter boxes;
pool or spas;
porches;
recycling bins;
rubbish bins;
storage cages;
sheds;
water tanks.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rental provider or their agent must note whether the item is clean, undamaged, and working.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rental provider or their agent may include additional comments or photos in relation to the state of the item. If they are unable to test whether a particular appliance is in working order, for example, due to an absence of electricity, they should write "unable to assess".
The rental provider or their agent must provide instructions to the renter to—
indicate if the renter agrees or disagrees with the rental provider or their agent's assessment; and
provide comments against each item if the renter disagrees, considers that something is unsafe or wants to add more details; and
provide any photos taken by the renter to support the renter's assessment.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rental provider or their agent must leave adequate space for the renter to—
agree or disagree with the rental provider or their agent's assessment of the item; and
The rental provider must also permit the renter to make attachments to the condition report to add additional information about the condition of any feature, appliance, fixture or fitting in the rented premises or any photos.
PART C—FOR THE START OF THE AGREEMENT ONLY
†🞏 A telephone line is connected to the rented premises
†🞏 An internet line is connected to the rented premises
†🞏 The rented premises is connected to the national broadband network (NBN)
Location of NBN connection in the rented premises [insert location of NBN connection]
Information regarding safety
The rental provider must keep records of gas and electrical safety checks. The rental provider must provide records of the gas and electrical safety checks on request by the renter.
Date of last smoke alarm test [insert date]
Date of last electrical safety check test [insert date]
Date of last gas safety check [insert date]
Date of last swimming pool barrier compliance check [insert date]
***Rental provider/***agent
Signature of *rental provider/*agent [insert signature of rental provider/agent]
Renter
Note: Each renter must sign this report.
I have read the *rental provider's/*agent's report and agree except where I have commented in Part B of this report.
Signature of renter [insert signature of renter]
Insert signatures of any additional renters and the date of signing on this page, or at the back of the condition report.
Note: Renters should return one copy to the rental provider and keep the other copy in a safe place.
PART E—END OF RENTAL AGREEMENT CONDITION REPORT
Date of condition report [insert date the **rental provider/**agent has preparedPart Dof this report]
This part of the report is to be completed by the rental provider or their agent within 10 days after the end of the agreement.
The rental provider or their agent must complete this part of the condition report in the presence of the renter or give the renter a reasonable opportunity to be present when it is completed.
The rental provider or their agent must list each feature of each room in the rented premises and any appliances, fixtures or fittings let in the rented premises including any that are listed in the agreement under Part B.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rental provider or their agent must note whether the item is clean, undamaged, and in working condition. If the status of any feature, appliance, fixture or fitting has changed, the rental provider or their agent is advised to make comment and take pictures.
Sch. 1 Form 5 amended by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 13.
Form 5
(Section 44(1))
(Regulation 21)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RENT INCREASE TO RENTER OF RENTED PREMISES
The residential rental provider (rental provider) must use this form to notify the renter of a proposed rent increase.
PART A—INFORMATION FOR THE RENTER
The rental provider must give you at least 90 days notice of any rent increase.
A valid notice of a proposed rent increase is required for all rent increases.
This notice may provide for one rent increase only.
The notice must include the method by which the rent increase was calculated. The rent increase cannot be greater than the amount calculated using this method.
Rental providers must not increase the rent during a fixed term residential rental agreement (agreement) unless the agreement provides for an increase.
Rental providers must not increase the rent more than once every 12 months.
You may apply to the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria to review the proposed increase if you think it is excessive. This is free. You may apply by filling in the section 'Rent increase investigation' (below) and giving a copy to Consumer Affairs Victoria. An application must be made in writing within 30 days after the notice is given. The Director will then investigate the increase and provide a report.
You may also apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an order declaring the proposed rent amount to be excessive. This application must be made within 30 days after receiving the Director's report or within 30 days after the notice of rent increase is given (where there is no Director's report). You will need to pay the increased rent amount from the date provided on this notice unless VCAT decides otherwise. If you have not requested a report from the Director, and 30 days have passed since you have received the notice, you can still apply directly to VCAT.
Note: you will need to satisfy VCAT that you have reasonable grounds to apply without first getting a report from Consumer Affairs Victoria.
For further information visit the renting section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at www.consumer.vic.gov.au/renting or call 1300 558 181.
Address of rented premises [insert address]
Renter's details
This notice is given to [insert renter's name]
Include the names of each renter that is a party to the agreement.
Rental provider's details
Name of rental provider [insert rental provider's name—cannot be the agent's name]
Address of rental provider for the purpose of serving documents [insert rental provider's address—can be the agent's address]
Contact details of rental provider or agent
Proposed rent increase
New rent amount ($) [insert rent]
Method used to calculate rent increase [insert method, for example 'Consumer Price Index', used to calculate rent increase. Provide details of the process and calculation used to reach new rent amount]
Delivery of this notice
†🞏 by registered/ordinary post Expected delivery time [insert expected delivery time]
†🞏 by email (if consent has been provided by the renter)
Renter's postal or email address [insert postal or email address]
Rent increase investigation—for renters
You may apply for an investigation, by ticking the box below, writing your daytime telephone number, and posting a copy of this form to Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, GPO Box 123 Melbourne 3001, or emailing it to renting@justice.vic.gov.au.
†🞏 Yes, *I/*we the renter/s wish to apply for a rent increase investigation.
Renter daytime telephone number [insert telephone number]
Form 6
(Section 91ZZO(a))
(Regulation 37)
Notice to VACATE to renter of rented premises
INFORMATION FOR RENTERS
This is a notice to vacate. It tells you that the residential rental provider (rental provider) wants you to move out by a certain date. You can find details of this date in clause 10 "Termination date" below.
Challenging this notice—You may be able to challenge this notice at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Reasons to challenge a notice include—
you believe you were given this notice due to unlawful discrimination or because you tried to exercise your rights as a renter; or
you have experienced family or personal violence and this caused the behaviour listed in the notice to vacate. In this case, you should apply to VCAT within 30 days after the notice has been given.
Specific timeframes may apply to certain reasons to challenge a notice. You may also challenge the validity of the notice if the rental provider applies to VCAT for a possession order.
Unpaid rent
If you received a notice because you have not paid your rent—
If you pay all of the unpaid rent on or before the termination date in the notice, this notice has no effect.
You can find out more about this type of notice to vacate on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.
Possession orders and warrants—Rental providers must give you the appropriate notice to vacate before they apply to VCAT for a possession order.
If you do not vacate on the date stated in the notice, the rental provider may apply to VCAT asking for an order requiring you to leave (a possession order). VCAT will notify you of a hearing date that you can attend. You are encouraged to attend the hearing.
At the hearing, VCAT decides whether the rental provider was entitled to give you a notice to vacate. VCAT will make a possession order if it is satisfied that it is reasonable and proportionate to do so. VCAT may consider whether the notice to vacate was given in response to the act of a person who has subjected you to family or personal violence. It may also consider whether you can comply with a payment plan for any rental arrears, if applicable.
VCAT will decide if you must leave the property and on what date that should occur. You may ask for more time in the property if you will be in hardship. Rental providers cannot personally use force to remove you if you refuse to leave the property. Only Victoria Police can carry out a forcible eviction, and only when they are acting on a VCAT order (a warrant for possession).
Ending the residential rental agreement earlier—In some cases, you may be able to end the residential rental agreement (rental agreement) earlier than the termination date in the notice to vacate, if the notice is given for one of the following reasons:
Repairs or renovations; demolition; change of use of premises; occupation by the rental provider or their family; the premises are to be sold; the premises are required for a public purpose; the renter no longer meets the eligibility criteria; or in the case of a fixed term rental agreement, to specify a termination date that is on or after the date of the end of the initial fixed term of the agreement.
To notify the rental provider, use a Notice of intention to vacate form and provide at least 14 days notice.
Seeking advice—If you think you have grounds to challenge a notice to vacate at VCAT you should seek advice immediately by contacting one of the community legal organisations listed on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website. For further information visit the renting section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at consumer.vic.gov.au/renting or call 1300 558 181.
Notice
Address of rented premises [insert address of rented premises]
Renter's details [insert full name of each renter]
Include the name of each renter who is a party to the residential rental agreement.
**Rental provider's/mortgagee's details
†🞏 the rental provider
†🞏 the mortgagee
Full name of *rental provider/*mortgagee (this cannot be the agent's name) [insert rental provider's or mortgagee's full name]
*Rental provider's/*mortgagee's address for serving documents (this may be the agent's address) [*insert address of *rental provider/***mortgagee/agent]
Email address [insert contact email address]
Termination date
the proposed method of delivery and the date the renter is expected to receive the notice.
Reason for notice
I am giving you this notice for the following reason:
[Insert the relevant reason and section number of the Act. The rental provider must also explain why the notice has been given. It is not enough to quote from the reasons on the information sheet; this must be accompanied by specific details. VCAT may find a notice to vacate invalid if the notice does not provide enough details, or where required by the Act, it is not accompanied by the form of documentary evidence approved by the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria.]
Provide details of the evidence attached [insert details of the evidence attached]
Delivery of this notice
This notice was sent on [insert date notice sent]
This notice will be delivered
†🞏 by email (if consent has been provided by the renter)
Renter's postal or email address [insert renter's postal or email address]
Insert each email address being used for service
**Signature of *rental provider/mortgagee/agent
Signature of *rental provider/*mortgagee/*agent [*insert signature of *rental provider/*mortgagee/agent]
Name of *rental provider/*mortgagee/*agent [*insert name of *rental provider/*mortgagee/agent]
Sch. 1 Form 7 amended by S.R. Nos 63/2025 reg. 16(3), 123/2025 reg. 14.
Form 7
(Section 93A(2)(b))
(Regulation 38)
FIXED term rooming house agreement
This agreement is between the rooming house operator and the resident listed at clauses 3 and 4.
PART A—GENERAL DETAILS
Date of agreement
If the agreement is signed by the parties on different days, the date of the agreement is the date the last person signs the agreement.
Premises let by the rooming house operator
Address of premises including room number [insert address of premises including room number]
Items let with the room (if any)
[list and describe any items let with the room]
Rooming house operator's details
Full name of rooming house operator [insert name of rooming house operator]
Address [insert address of rooming house operator if there is no agent acting for the rooming house operator]
Phone number [insert phone number of rooming house operator]
ABN/ACN [insert ABN/ACN of rooming house operator if applicable]
Email address [insert email address of rooming house operator]
Rooming house operator's agent details
Phone number [insert phone number of agent]
ABN/ACN [insert ABN/ACN of agent if applicable]
Note: The rooming house operator must notify the resident within 7 days if any of this information changes.
Resident's details
Each resident that is a party to this agreement must provide their details here.
Full name of resident [insert name of each resident]
Current address [insert address of each resident]
Phone number [insert phone number of each resident]
Email address [insert email address of each resident]
Length of the agreement
| Fixed term agreement | Start date [insert start date]<br>End date [insert end date] |
Rent
Rent amount ($) [insert rent amount]
To be paid per
🞏 week
🞏 fortnight
(tick one box only)
Date first rent payment is due [insert date]
Note: The rooming house operator cannot ask the resident to pay rent more than 14 days in advance.
Bond
The resident has been asked to pay the bond specified below.
The bond must not be more than 28 days rent if the agreement has a fixed term. In any other case, the maximum bond is 14 days rent.
The rooming house operator or agent must lodge the bond with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). The bond must be lodged within 10 business days after receiving payment. The RTBA will send the resident a receipt for the bond. If the resident does not receive a receipt within 15 business days from when they paid the bond, they may—
Rooming house operator's preferred method of payment
Note: The rooming house operator must permit at least one fee-free (other than the resident's own bank fees) payment method and must allow the resident to use Centrepay or another form of electronic funds transfer.
The rooming house operator must tell the resident about any costs (such as transaction fees) related to the payment method.
The operator and resident may change the payment method by agreement.
(rooming house operator to tick permitted methods of rent payment)
🞏 Centrepay
🞏 other electronic form of payment [insert details]
Service of notices and other documents by electronic methods
Electronic service of documents must be in accordance with the requirements of the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000.
Just because someone responds to an email or other electronic communications does not mean they have consented to the service of notices and other documents by electronic methods.
The rooming house operator and resident must notify the other party in writing if they no longer wish to receive notices or other documents by electronic methods.
The rooming house operator and resident must immediately notify the other party in writing if their contact details change.
9.1 Does the rooming house operator agree to the service of notices by electronic methods such as email?
The rooming house operator must complete this section before giving the agreement to the resident.
(rooming house operator to tick as appropriate)
9.2 Does the resident agree to the service of notices and other documents by electronic methods such as email?
(resident to tick as appropriate)
Urgent repairs
The rooming house operator must ensure the rooming house and its rooms comply with any applicable rooming house standard.
The rooming house operator must ensure that the room and facilities are provided and maintained in good repair.
If there is a need for an urgent repair, the resident should notify the rooming house operator in writing.
For further information on seeking repairs see Part B (below).
Details of person the resident should contact for an urgent repair
(rooming house operator to insert details)
Professional cleaning
A rooming house operator must not require the resident to arrange professional cleaning at the end of the residency, unless this is needed to restore the room to the condition it was in before the resident moved in, allowing for fair wear and tear.
Condition report
The resident must be given 2 copies of the condition report (or one emailed copy) on or before the date the resident moves in.
(rooming house operator to tick below as appropriate)
🞏 A condition report has been provided to the resident.
🞏 A condition report will be provided to the resident on or before the date the agreement starts.
Part B—RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Rights and obligations
This is a summary of selected rights and obligations of residents and rooming house operators under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act).
In addition to this, the rooming house operator must give the resident a summary of their rights and duties and a copy of the house rules. These must also be displayed in the resident's room.
Use of the premises
has a right to reside in their room and use the facilities of the rooming house; and
has an exclusive right to live in the room unless the rooming house operator gives notice before they move in that the room will be shared or the resident agrees to share the room; and
is entitled to quiet enjoyment of the premises and must not do anything to disturb the privacy and peace and quiet of other residents; and
must use the room for residential purposes only and not illegal purposes; and
must keep their room reasonably clean.
Shared rooms
has the right to receive written notice confirming if they are sharing their room or are an exclusive occupant; and
has the right to have their rent reduced if they agree to have more persons in their room.
Condition of the premises
The rooming house operator—
must ensure that the room complies with any applicable rooming house standards including having windows with coverings for privacy that can be opened and closed and at least 2 working power outlets, and is vacant and reasonably clean when the resident(s) moves in. For further information please see consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/types-of-rental-agreements/sharing-in-a-rooming-house/minimum-standards-in-rooming-houses; and
must ensure the rooming house and its rooms are maintained in good repair; and
must ensure that the resident has access to food preparation facilities such as an oven and cook-top which are in good working order; and
must ensure that the rooming house meets public health and wellbeing laws such as providing at least one toilet for every 10 persons.
must be given 2 copies of the condition report (or one electronic copy) specifying the state of repair and general condition of the room before it was occupied; and
must not remove, deactivate or interfere with safety devices on the premises.
Modifications
The resident must seek the rooming house operator's written consent before installing any fixtures or altering, renovating or making additions to the room.
The rooming house operator must not unreasonably refuse consent for modifications which are reasonable alterations under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 which an occupational therapist or similar practitioner has said the resident needs.
Locks
The rooming house operator must make sure the premises has a door that can be locked by a key from the outside and unlocked from inside without a key (this includes cards or codes for digital locks where applicable).
Repairs
Only a suitably qualified person may do repairs—both urgent and non-urgent.
Urgent repairs
Section 3(1) of the Act defines urgent repairs. Refer to the Consumer Affairs Victoria website for the full list of urgent repairs and for more information, visit consumer.vic.gov.au/urgentrepairs.
Urgent repairs include failure or breakdown of any essential service or appliance provided for hot water, cooking, heating or laundering supplied by the rooming house operator.
The rooming house operator must carry out urgent repairs after being notified.
A resident may arrange for urgent repairs to be done if the resident has taken reasonable steps to arrange for the rooming house operator to immediately do the repairs and the rooming house operator has not carried out the repairs.
If the resident has arranged for urgent repairs, the resident may be reimbursed directly by the rooming house operator for the reasonable cost of repairs up to $2500.
The resident may apply to VCAT for an order requiring the rooming house operator to carry out urgent repairs if—
(a) the resident cannot meet the cost of the repairs; or
(c) the rooming house operator will not pay the cost of repairs if it is carried out by the resident.
Non-urgent repairs
The resident must notify the rooming house operator, in writing, as soon as practicable of—
a breakdown of facilities, fixtures, furniture or equipment supplied by the rooming house operator.
The rooming house operator must carry out non-urgent repairs in a reasonable time.
The resident may apply to VCAT for an order requiring the rooming house operator to do the repairs if the rooming house operator has not done the repairs within 14 days after receiving the notice.
Rent
The rooming house operator must give the resident at least 90 days notice of a proposed rent increase.
The rooming house operator must not hold or dispose of goods even if the resident owes rent.
Access and entry
The rooming house operator may enter the resident's room—
if the resident agrees to the time of entry sought; and
if there is an emergency and immediate access is required to save life or valuable property; and
to provide necessary services at a time provided in the house rules; and
to show the rooming house to a prospective buyer or lender, or a prospective resident(s); and
if they believe the resident has failed to follow their duties under the Act; and
to inspect the room (provided entry has not been made for this purpose within the last 4 weeks).
The resident must allow entry to the resident's room if the rooming house operator has followed proper procedure—this includes providing the resident with a written notice of entry.
Pets
The resident must seek consent from the rooming house operator before keeping a pet, other than an assistance dog, on the premises.
Additional terms (if any)
List any additional terms to this agreement. The terms listed must not exclude, restrict or modify any of the rights and duties included in the Act.
Additional terms must also comply with the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria). For example, they cannot be unfair terms. Such terms will have no effect. Contact Consumer Affairs Victoria on 1300 55 81 81 for further information or visit consumer.vic.gov.au/products-and-services/business-practices/contracts/unfair-contract-terms.
Note: If you need extra space, attach a separate sheet. Both the rooming house operator and resident(s) should sign and date all attachments.
Signatures
This agreement is made under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
Before signing you must read Part B—Rights and Obligations of this form.
Rooming house operator
Signature [insert signature of rooming house operator]
Resident
Signature [insert signature of resident]
Note: Each resident who is a party to the agreement must sign and date the agreement. Additional signatures for each resident should be included here or attached to the agreement.
Form 8
(Section 94E)
(Regulation 40)
information for rooming house applicants
Discrimination is treating, or proposing to treat, someone unfavourably because of a personal attribute. Discrimination is also imposing an unreasonable requirement, condition or practice that disadvantages persons with a personal attribute.
In Victoria it is unlawful to discriminate against someone in relation to certain personal attributes. This means that rooming house operators and managers cannot refuse you accommodation or discriminate against you during your residency on the basis of personal attributes protected by law. The following is a list of some protected attributes that are sometimes discriminated against in the rental market—
These personal attributes are protected by law and extend to agreements under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act). It is against the law for a rooming house operator, their manager or their agent to treat you unfavourably or discriminate against you because of these personal attributes when you are applying for a room in a rooming house, occupying a room in a rooming house or leaving a room in a rooming house.
Discrimination on the basis of any of these personal attributes may contravene Victorian laws including the Act, the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (the Equal Opportunity Act), and a range of Commonwealth Acts including the Age Discrimination Act 2004, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
In some limited circumstances, discrimination may not be unlawful, including accommodation provided for children, shared family accommodation, and student accommodation. For example, a community housing provider who is funded to provide youth housing may positively discriminate to provide accommodation for a young person. For more information, contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC).
Scenarios and examples of unlawful discrimination in applying for a room in a rooming house
Refusing your application because of your ethnicity.
Processing your application differently to other applicants.
Offering you the property on different terms by requiring a higher rent because of your age.
Refusing to provide accommodation because you have an assistance dog.
Scenarios and examples of unlawful discrimination when occupying or leaving a room in a rooming house
Stopping you from accessing a benefit or facility that is associated with the accommodation (e.g. a shared space such as a kitchen).
Refusing to allow you to make reasonable alterations or modifications to the property to meet your needs if you have a disability or because of your race.
Extending or renewing your agreement on less favourable terms than your original agreement based on your protected attributes (e.g. due to disability).
The examples listed and similar actions could contravene the Act, the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 or the Commonwealth Acts.
Unlawful discrimination is also an offence under the Act. If a rooming house operator, manager, or their agent is found to have unlawfully discriminated against you and you have suffered loss as a result, you may apply to VCAT for an order for compensation under section 210AA of the Act. VCAT may be contacted online at https://www.vcat.vic.gov.au/ or by calling 1300 018 228.
If you would like advice about unlawful discrimination in relation to an application for residency or an existing agreement you may call Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387.
If you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against when applying to a rooming house, or once you have occupied a rooming house, you or someone on your behalf may make a complaint to VEOHRC at https://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/ or by calling 1300 292 153.
Form 9
(Section 97(1B))
(Regulation 43)
Rooming house condition report
A condition report must be completed at the start of every rooming house agreement. It is important that the rooming house resident (resident) completes this report in detail as it records the state of the room at the start of the residency.
Keep the condition report in a safe place. It will help to resolve disputes over cleaning, damage, safety or missing items at the end of the agreement.
Take photos that show the condition of items, fixtures and fittings. Fixtures and fittings are items considered to be part of the room. Photos should be taken at the beginning and at the end of the residency.
The resident and the rooming house operator (operator) or the operator's agent should sign and date all extra pages.
Residents may fill in a condition report and give it to the operator if they are not given one.
At the start of the residency agreement—At the start of a residency and before a resident moves into the rooming house, the operator or the operator's agent must—
give 2 copies of the signed report to the resident to fill in their part (or one copy if sending electronically).
At the start of the residency agreement, residents must fill in, sign and date the condition report within 5 business days after moving in. A completed report may help the resident verify the condition of the room, if there is a later dispute about the resident's responsibility for damage or cleaning.
When filling out the condition report the resident should—
include comments where they disagree with the description of an item and note anything which seems unsafe, insecurely fixed or needs repair; and
Note: where the condition report lists something needing repair, this provides the operator with written notice of the issue. If the operator does not carry out the repairs within a reasonable period of time, a resident can apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an order requiring the repairs to be carried out.
take photos that show the condition of items—especially if the resident does not agree with what is on the form. Identify the location in which the photo is taken, including the date, and send a copy to the operator or the operator's agent together with the amended condition report; and
tell the operator or their agent about any defect that could
be a threat to safety. For more information on reporting
safety issues, see Rooming House Residents Guide or www.consumer.vic.gov.au/renting.
Correcting a condition report—Residents may not be able to see if all of the items in the condition report are working when they fill in the report. If they subsequently find that something is not working or in poor repair, residents may apply to VCAT to correct the report. This must be done within 30 days after the start date of the agreement. VCAT may order that the condition report be amended.
At the end of the rooming house residency—At the end of the rooming house residency, the operator or their agent must—
complete the final inspection and fill in the condition report within 10 days after the end date of the agreement and give the resident an opportunity to attend the inspection if possible; and
allow for fair wear and tear as this does not count as damage caused by the resident.
Date of condition report [*insert date the *rooming house operator/agent has prepared Parts A, B and C of this report]
Address of rooming house [insert address of rooming house including room number or name, if applicable]
Rooming house operator's details [insert full name of rooming house operator]
*Agent's details [insert full name/company name of an agent representing the rooming house operator]
Resident's details [insert full name of resident]
Each resident that is a party to this specific rooming house agreement should sign this condition report
Note: Rooming house operators and residents should take photos of the premises. Photos should be taken close-up to show detail regarding the structure, fixtures or fittings being photographed and at a distance for perspective. Photos should be dated, labelled and attached to this condition report, in hard copy or electronically; they should identify the location. Photos may be useful in a dispute about the condition of the room.
PART B—START OF ROOMING HOUSE RESIDENCY CONDITION REPORT
The rooming house operator or their agent must list each feature of the room, and any appliances, fixtures or fittings let in the room, including any of the following—
baths;
cooktop;
light fittings and light switches;
refrigerators;
screens;
wardrobes;
window fastening;
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rooming house operator or their agent must note whether the item is clean, undamaged, and working.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting the rooming house operator or their agent may include additional comments or photos in relation to the state of the item. If they are unable to test whether a particular appliance is in working order, for example, due to an absence of electricity, they should write 'unable to assess'.
The rooming house operator or their agent must provide instructions to the resident to—
indicate if the resident agrees or disagrees with the rooming house operator's or their agent's assessment; and
provide comments against each item if the resident disagrees, feels that something is unsafe or wants to add more details; and
provide any photos taken by the resident to support their assessment.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rooming house operator or their agent must leave adequate space for the resident to—
agree to the rooming house operator's or their agent's assessment of the item; and
The rooming house operator or their agent must also permit the resident to make attachments to the condition report to add additional information about the condition of any feature, fixture or fitting in the rooming house or any photos.
PART C—FOR THE START OF ROOMING HOUSE RESIDENCY ONLY
†🞏 A telephone line is connected to the room
†🞏 An internet line is connected to the room
†🞏 The room is connected to the national broadband network (NBN)
Location of NBN connection in the rooming house [insert location of NBN connection]
Information regarding safety
The rooming house operator must keep records of gas and electrical safety checks. The rooming house operator must provide copies of records of the gas and electrical safety checks on request by the resident.
Date of last smoke alarm test [insert date]
Date of last electrical safety test [insert date]
Date of last gas safety check [insert date]
***Rooming house operator/***agent
*Signature of *rooming house operator/*agent [insert signature of rooming house operator or agent]
Resident
I have read the *rooming house operator's/*agent's report and agree except where I have commented in Part B of this report.
**Note**: Each resident who is a party to the rooming house agreement must sign this report.
Signature of resident [insert signature of resident]
Insert the signatures of any additional residents and the date of signing on this page, or at the back of the condition report.
Note: Residents should return one copy to the rooming house operator and keep the other copy in a safe place.
PART E—END OF ROOMING HOUSE RESIDENCY CONDITION REPORT
Date of condition report [insert date the **rooming house operator/**agent preparedPart Dof this report]
This part of the condition report is to be completed by the rooming house operator or their agent within 10 days after the end of the agreement.
The rooming house operator or their agent must complete this part of the condition report in the presence of the resident or give the resident a reasonable opportunity to be present when it is completed.
The rooming house operator or their agent must list each feature of the room and any appliances, fixtures or fittings let in the room including any that were listed in the agreement under Part B.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the rooming house operator or their agent must note whether the item is clean, undamaged, and in working condition. If the status of any feature, appliance, fixture or fitting has changed, the rooming house operator or their agent is advised to make comment and take pictures.
Sch. 1 Form 10 amended by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 15.
Form 10
(Section 101(1))
(Regulation 45)
rooming house notice of proposed rent increase
The rooming house operator (operator) must use this form to notify the resident of a proposed rent increase.
If the resident has requested additional services, then this form is not needed—the operator and resident may simply agree to a rent increase in writing which specifies the services to be provided, the rent increase and the date the increase will apply.
PART A—INFORMATION FOR THE RESIDENT
The operator must give you at least 90 days notice of any rent increase except where you have requested extra services from the operator and agreed to pay increased rent for them.
A valid notice of proposed rent increase is required for all rent increases.
This notice may provide for one rent increase only.
Operators must not increase the rent more than once every 12 months.
You may apply to the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria to review the proposed increase if you think it is excessive. This is free. You may apply by filling in the section below, 'Rent increase investigation' and giving a copy to Consumer Affairs Victoria. An application must be made in writing within 30 days after the notice is given. The Director will then investigate the increase and provide a report.
You may also apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an order declaring the proposed rent amount to be excessive. This application must be made within 30 days after receiving the Director's report. You will need to pay the increased rent amount from the date provided on this notice or 110% of the rent immediately before the rent increase (whichever is lower) until VCAT decides otherwise.
For further information visit the renting section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at consumer.vic.gov.au/renting or call Consumer Affairs Victoria on 1300 558 181.
Address of rooming house [insert address]
Resident's details
This notice is given to [insert name of resident]
Include the names of all residents that are a party to the rooming house agreement.
Rooming house operator's details
Name of rooming house operator [insert name of rooming house operator—cannot be the agent's name]
Address of rooming house operator for the purpose of serving documents [insert address of rooming house operator—can be the agent's address]
Contact details of rooming house operator or agent
Proposed rent increase
I intend to increase the rent as follows:
Current rent amount ($) [insert rent] per *week/*fortnight
New rent amount ($) [insert rent] per *week/*fortnight
Delivery of this notice
This notice has been sent [insert date notice sent]—
Rent increase investigation—for rooming house residents
You may apply for an investigation by ticking the box below, writing your daytime telephone number and posting a copy of this form to Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, GPO Box 123 Melbourne 3001, or by emailing it to renting@justice.vic.gov.au.
†🞏 Yes, *I/*we the resident/s wish to apply for a rent increase investigation.
Resident daytime telephone number [insert telephone number]
Form 11
(Section 142ZT(a))
(Regulation 52)
notice to vacate to rooming house resident
INFORMATION FOR THE RESIDENT
This is a notice to vacate. It tells you that the rooming house operator (operator) wants you to move out on a certain date. You can find details of this date in clause 8 'Termination date', below.
Challenging a notice to vacate—You may be able to challenge this notice at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Reasons to challenge a notice include—
you believe you were given this notice due to unlawful discrimination or because you tried to exercise your rights as a resident; or
you have experienced family or personal violence and this caused the behaviour listed in the notice to vacate, in which case, you should apply to VCAT within 30 days after this notice has been given.
If you have been given notice because your fixed term agreement is coming to an end (see section 142ZA of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act)) then you must apply to VCAT within 14 days after receiving the notice.
Specific timeframes may apply to certain reasons to challenge a notice. You may also challenge the validity of the notice if the rooming house operator applies to VCAT for a possession order.
Possession orders and warrants—Operators must give you the appropriate notice to vacate before they apply to VCAT for a possession order. If you do not vacate on the date stated in the notice, the operator may apply to VCAT asking for an order requiring you to leave (a possession order). VCAT will notify you of a hearing date that you can attend. You are encouraged to attend the hearing.
At the hearing, VCAT decides whether the operator was entitled to give you a notice to vacate. VCAT will make a possession order if it is satisfied that it is reasonable and proportionate to do so. VCAT determines whether it is reasonable and proportionate to make a possession order. VCAT may consider whether the notice to vacate was given in response to the act of a person who has subjected you to family or personal violence.
VCAT decides if you must leave the rooming house and on what date that should occur. You may ask for more time in the rooming house if you will experience hardship.
Operators cannot personally use force to remove you if you refuse to leave the rooming house. Only Victoria Police can carry out a forcible eviction, and only when they are acting on a VCAT order (a warrant for possession).
Seeking advice—If you think you have grounds to challenge a notice to vacate at VCAT you should seek advice immediately by contacting one of the community legal organisations listed on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website. For further information visit the renting section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at consumer.vic.gov.au/renting or call 1300 55 81 81.
Address of rooming house [insert address of rooming house]
Resident's details [insert full name of each resident]
***Rooming house operator's/*mortgagee's/building owner's/building lessee'sdetails
†🞏 the rooming house operator
†🞏 the rooming house mortgagee
†🞏 the *owner/*lessee of the building in which rooming house is operating
Full name of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/*lessee of the building (this cannot be the agent's name) [*insert full name of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/***building owner/building lessee]
*Rooming house operator's/*mortgagee's/building owner's/*building lessee's address for serving documents (this can be the agent's address) [insert address of **rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*building owner/building lessee]
Company name [insert company name]
Email address [insert contact email address]
Termination date
the minimum notice required under the Act; and
the proposed method of delivery and the date the resident is expected to receive the notice.
I am giving you this notice for the following reason:
[insert the relevant reason, section number of the Act]
[*the *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/lessee of the building must explain why the notice has been given. It is not enough to quote from the reasons on the information sheet; this must be accompanied by specific details. VCAT may find a notice to vacate invalid if the notice does not provide enough details or, where required by the Act, is not accompanied by the required documentary evidence approved by the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria.]
In many cases this notice must be accompanied by documentary evidence. Is documentary evidence attached?
**Signature of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/lessee of the building/agent
Signature of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/*lessee of the building/*agent [*insert signature of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/*lessee of the building/agent]
Name of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/*lessee of the building/*agent [*insert name of *rooming house operator/*mortgagee/*owner/*lessee of the building/agent]
Date of notice [insert date notice is sent or given]
Delete if not applicable.*
Form 12
(Section 145)
(Regulation 54)
notification of prospective caravan park RESIDENT rights
BECOMING A RESIDENT AT THIS CARAVAN PARK
The Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act) sets out the rights and duties of residents and caravan park owners in relation to each other and provides for settling disputes. A resident is defined in the Act.
You may enter into a written agreement with the caravan park owner to become a resident of the caravan park at any time. A caravan park owner is not obliged to enter into such an agreement with you.
Even if you do not enter into a written agreement to become a resident, you will automatically become a resident of the caravan park if you occupy any site in the caravan park as your only or main residence for at least 60 consecutive days, other than as an occupant under an occupancy agreement which is expressed to be for holidaying or non-residential purposes. Once you become a resident, the Act applies to you and your residency in the caravan park.
Form 13
(Section 145A)
(Regulation 55)
information for caravan park applicants
Discrimination is treating, or proposing to treat, someone unfavourably because of a personal attribute. Discrimination is also imposing an unreasonable requirement, condition or practice that disadvantages persons with a personal attribute.
In Victoria it is unlawful to discriminate against someone in relation to certain personal attributes. This means caravan park owners, caravan owners or their agents cannot refuse you accommodation or discriminate during your residency on the basis of personal attributes protected by law. The following is a list of some protected attributes that are sometimes discriminated against in the rental market—
industrial activity;
These personal attributes are protected by law and extend to agreements under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act). It is against the law for a caravan park owner, caravan owner or their agent to treat you unfavourably or discriminate against you when you apply for a caravan or caravan park site, occupy a caravan or caravan park site, or leave a caravan or caravan park site.
Discrimination on the basis of any of these personal attributes may contravene Victorian laws including the Act, the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (the Equal Opportunity Act), and a range of Commonwealth Acts including the Age Discrimination Act 2004, the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984.
In some limited circumstances, discrimination may not be unlawful, including accommodation provided for children, shared family accommodation, and student accommodation. For more information, contact the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC).
Scenarios and examples of unlawful discrimination in applying for a caravan or caravan park site
Refusing or not accepting your application because of your ethnicity.
Processing your application differently to other applicants by not presenting your application to a caravan park owner or operator because you have a disability or because of your race.
Offering you the caravan or caravan park site on different terms by requiring a higher amount of bond because of your age.
Refusing to provide accommodation because you have an assistance dog, requiring you to keep your assistance dog away from the property or charging you extra for an assistance dog.
Scenarios and examples of unlawful discrimination when occupying or leaving a caravan or caravan park site
Stopping you from accessing a benefit or facility that is associated with the accommodation (e.g. a shared space such as a laundry).
Refusing to allow you to make reasonable alterations or modifications to the caravan to meet your needs if you have a disability.
Extending or renewing your agreement on less favourable terms than your original agreement based on your protected attributes (e.g. due to a disability).
Unlawful discrimination is also an offence under the Act. If a caravan park owner or caravan owner or agent is found to have unlawfully discriminated against you and you have suffered loss as a result, you may apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal for an order for compensation under section 210AA of the Act online at https://www.vcat.vic.gov.au or by calling 1300 018 228.
If you would like advice about unlawful discrimination in relation to an application to rent a caravan or caravan park site or an existing agreement you may call Victoria Legal Aid on 1300 792 387.
If you feel you have been unlawfully discriminated against when applying for a caravan or caravan park site, or once you have occupied a site, you or someone on your behalf may make a complaint to the VEOHRC at https://www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/ or by calling 1300 292 153.
Form 14
(Section 148(1B))
(Regulation 58)
Condition report—CARAVAN PARK/Caravan
A condition report must be completed at the start of every agreement under section 144 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. It is important that the resident completes this report in detail as it records the state of the caravan or site at the start of the agreement.
If this condition report relates to a caravan only, the condition report need only address the caravan and any appliances, fixtures and fittings within.
If this condition report relates to a site only, the condition report need only address the site and any appliances, fixtures and fittings provided under that agreement.
If this condition report relates to both a caravan and a site, the condition report should address the caravan and any appliances, fixtures and fittings within as well as the site and any appliances, fixtures and fittings provided under that agreement.
Keep the condition report in a safe place. It will help to resolve disputes over cleaning, damage, safety or missing items at the end of the agreement.
Take photos that show the condition of items, fixtures and fittings. Fixtures and fittings are items considered to be part of the caravan. Photos should be taken at the beginning and at the end of the residency.
The resident and the caravan or site owner (as the case requires) or their agent should sign and date all extra pages.
Residents can fill in a condition report and give it to the caravan or site owner if they are not given one.
At the start of the agreement—At the start of the agreement and before a resident moves into a caravan or caravan site, the caravan owner or caravan park owner (as the case requires) or their agent must—
give 2 copies of the signed report to the resident (or one copy if sending electronically).
At the start of the agreement, residents must fill in, sign and date the condition report within 5 business days after moving in. A completed report may help the resident verify the conditions of the premises, if there is a later dispute about the resident's responsibility for damage or cleaning.
When filling out the condition report the resident should—
include comments where they disagree with the description of an item and note anything which seems unsafe, insecurely fixed or needs repair; and
Note: where the condition report lists something needing repair, this provides the park or caravan owner with written notice of the issue. If the park or caravan owner does not carry out the repairs within a reasonable period of time, a resident may apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an order requiring the repairs to be carried out.
take photos that show the condition of items—especially if the resident does not agree with what is on the form. Identify the location in which the photo is taken, including the date, and send a copy to the park or caravan owner together with the amended condition report; and
tell the park or caravan owner or their agent about any defect that could be a threat to safety. For more information on reporting safety issues, see Caravan Park Guide or www.consumer.vic.gov.au/renting.
Correcting a condition report—Residents may not be able to see if all the items in the condition report are working when they fill in the report. If they subsequently find that something is not working or in poor repair, residents may apply to VCAT to correct the report. This must be done within 30 days after the start date of the agreement. VCAT may order that the condition report be amended.
At the end of a caravan park residency—At the end of the residency, the park owner, caravan owner or their agent must—
complete the final inspection and fill in the condition report within 10 days after the end date of the agreement and give the resident an opportunity to attend the inspection if possible; and
allow for fair wear and tear as this does not count as damage caused by the resident.
Date of condition report [insert date the *caravan park owner/ *caravan owner has prepared Parts A, B and C of this report]
Address of caravan park and/or site [insert address of caravan park/site]
*Caravan park owner's/*caravan owner's details [insert full name of owner]
Resident's details [insert full name of resident]
Each resident that is a party to this specific caravan or site agreement should sign this condition report
Note: Caravan park owners, caravan owners, their agents and residents should take photos of the caravan and site, if applicable. Photos should be taken close-up to show detail regarding the structure, fixtures or fittings being photographed and at a distance for perspective. Photos should be dated, labelled and attached to this condition report, in hard copy or electronically; they should identify the location. Photos may be useful in a dispute about the condition of the property.
PART B—START OF RESIDENCY CONDITION REPORT
The *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must list for each feature of the caravan or in the caravan site (as relating to the agreement) any appliances, fixtures or fittings let in the *caravan/ *caravan park site, including any of the following—
cooktops;
hot water services;
light fittings;
picture hooks (number and location);
rangehoods;
refrigerators;
screen doors;
security systems;
showers;
smoke alarms;
telephone connections;
tv connections;
window locks;
window screens;
Features, appliances, fixtures and fittings on the site must also be listed including any of the following—
annexes;
clothes lines.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must note whether the item is clean, undamaged, and working.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent may include additional comments or photos in relation to the state of the item. If they are unable to test whether a particular appliance is in working order, for example, due to an absence of electricity, they should write 'unable to assess'.
The *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must provide instructions to the resident—
to indicate if the resident agrees or disagrees with the *caravan park owner's/*caravan owner's or their agent's assessment; and
to provide comments against each item if the resident disagrees or considers that something is unsafe or wants to add more details; and
to provide any photos taken by the resident to support the resident's assessment.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must leave adequate space for the resident to—
agree or disagree with the caravan park owner's/caravan owner's or their agent's assessment of the item; and
The *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must also permit the resident to make attachments to the condition report to add additional information about the condition of any feature, appliance, fixture or fitting in the caravan or site or any photos.
PART C—FOR THE START OF THE AGREEMENT ONLY
†🞏 A telephone line is connected to the site
†🞏 An internet line is connected to the site
†🞏 The site is connected to the national broadband network (NBN)
Location of NBN connection [insert location of NBN connection]
***Caravan park owner/caravan owner/agent
*Signature of caravan park owner/*caravan owner [insert signature of **caravan park owner/***caravan owner/**agent]
Resident
Note: Each resident who is a party to the agreement must sign this report.
I have read the *caravan park owner/*caravan owner's report and agree except where I have commented at Part B of this report.
Signature of resident [insert signature of resident]
Insert the signatures of any additional site tenants and the date of signing on this page, or at the back of the condition report.
Note: Residents should return one copy to the caravan park owner or caravan owner (as the case may be) and keep the other copy in a safe place.
PART E—END OF RESIDENCY CONDITION REPORT
Date of condition report [*insert date the *caravan park owner/caravan owner has preparedPart Dof this report]
This part of the report is to be completed by the *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent within 10 days after the end of the agreement.
The caravan park owner or caravan owner or their agent must complete this part of the condition report in the presence of the resident or give the resident a reasonable opportunity to be present it when it is completed.
The *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must list for each feature of the caravan or site and any appliances, fixtures or fittings let in the caravan including any that are listed in the agreement under Part B.
For each feature, appliance, fixture or fitting, the *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or their agent must note whether the item is clean, undamaged, and in working condition. If the status of any feature, appliance, fixture or fitting has changed, the *caravan park owner/ *caravan owner or their agent is advised to make comment and take pictures.
Sch. 1 Form 15 amended by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 16.
Form 15
(Section 152(1) and (2))
(Regulation 60)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED RENT OR HIRING CHARGE INCREASE TO RESIDENT OF Caravan park
The caravan park owner or caravan owner must use this form to notify the resident of a proposed rent or hiring charge increase.
PART A—INFORMATION FOR THE RESIDENT
The caravan park owner or caravan owner, as the case requires, must give you at least 90 days notice of any rent increase or 60 days notice of any hiring charge increase.
This notice may provide for one rent and one hiring charge increase only.
If a caravan park owner who is also the caravan owner intends to increase the rent and the hiring charge at the same time, both increases must be listed.
Caravan park owners and caravan owners must not increase the rent or hiring charge more than once every 12 months.
Challenging a rent or hiring charge increase
You may apply to the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria to review the proposed increase if you consider it to be excessive. This is free. You may apply by filling in the section 'Rent increase/hiring charge increase investigation', below. An application must be made in writing within 30 days after the notice is given. The Director will then investigate the increase and provide a report.
You may also apply to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an order declaring the proposed rent or hiring charge to be excessive. This application must be made within 30 days after receiving the Director's report. You will need to pay the increased rent or hiring charge amount from the date provided on this notice or 110% of the rent or hiring charge immediately before the rent increase (whichever is lower) until VCAT decides otherwise.
When VCAT makes its decision, it may order some of that money be refunded.
For further information visit the renting section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at www.consumer.vic.gov.au/renting or call Consumer Affairs Victoria on 1300 558 181.
Address of caravan [insert address]
Resident's details
This notice is given to [insert resident's name]
Include the names of all residents that are a party to the agreement.
*Caravan park owner's/*caravan owner's details
Name of *caravan park owner/*caravan owner [*insert *caravan park owner's name/caravan owner's name—cannot be the agent's name]
Address of *caravan park owner/*caravan owner for the purpose of serving documents [insert **caravan park owner's/**caravan owner's address—can be the agent's address]
10A. Australian State in which the *Caravan park owner's/*caravan owner resides: [insert *Caravan park owner's/*caravan owner state resides inor insert "overseas" if caravan park owner or caravan owner resides outside of Australia]
Contact details of *caravan park owner/*caravan owner or agent
Proposed rent increase
Current rent amount ($) [insert rent] per *week/*fortnight
New rent amount ($) [insert rent] per *week/*fortnight
Proposed hiring charge increase
I intend to increase the hiring charge as follows—
Current hiring charge amount ($) [insert hiring charge] per *week/ *fortnight
New hiring charge amount ($) [insert hiring charge] per *week/ *fortnight
You may apply for an investigation by ticking the box below, writing your daytime telephone number and posting a copy of this form to the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria, GPO Box 123 Melbourne 3001, or by emailing it to renting@justice.vic.gov.au
†🞏 Yes, *I/*we the resident/s wish to apply for a *rent increase/*hiring charge increase investigation.
Resident daytime telephone number [insert telephone number]
Form 16
(Section 206AZI(a))
(Regulation 72)
Notice to VACATE—RESIDENTS of CARAVAN PARK
INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS
This is a notice to vacate. It tells you that the caravan park or caravan owner wants you to move out on a certain date. You can find details of this date in clause 8 'Termination date', below.
2**. Challenging this notice**—You may be able to challenge this notice at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Reasons to challenge notices to vacate include—
you believe you were given this notice due to unlawful discrimination or because you tried to exercise your rights as a resident; or
you have experienced family or personal violence and this caused the behaviour listed in the notice to vacate. In this case, you should apply to VCAT within 30 days after the notice has been given.
Specific timeframes may apply to certain reasons to challenge a notice. You may also challenge the validity of the notice if the caravan park or caravan owner applies to VCAT for a possession order.
**Possession orders and warrants—**caravan owners, caravan park owners, and their mortgagees must give you the appropriate notice to vacate before they apply to VCAT for a possession order. If you do not vacate on the date stated in the notice, the caravan owner, caravan park owner or mortgagee may apply to VCAT asking for an order requiring you to leave (possession order). VCAT will notify you of a hearing date that you can attend. You are encouraged to attend the hearing.
At the hearing, VCAT decides whether the caravan owner, caravan park owner or mortgagee was entitled to give you a notice to vacate. VCAT will make a possession order if it is satisfied that it is reasonable and proportionate to do so. VCAT determines whether it is reasonable and proportionate to make a possession order. VCAT may consider whether the notice to vacate was given in response to the act of a person who has subjected you to family or personal violence.
VCAT decides if you must leave the property and on what date that should occur. You may ask for more time in the property if you will be in hardship.
Caravan owners, caravan park owners, or their mortgagees cannot personally use force to remove you if you refuse to leave the property. Only Victoria Police can carry out a forcible eviction, and only when they are acting on a VCAT order (a warrant for possession).
Seeking advice—If you think you have grounds to challenge a notice to vacate at VCAT you should seek advice immediately by contacting one of the community legal organisations listed on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website. For further information visit the renting section of the Consumer Affairs Victoria website at consumer.vic.gov.au/renting or call 1300 55 81 81.
Address of caravan [insert address of caravan including site number]
Resident's details [insert full name of eachresident]
**Owner's/Mortgagee's details
†🞏 the caravan park owner
†🞏 the caravan owner
†🞏 the caravan park mortgagee
†🞏 the caravan mortgagee
Full name of *caravan owner/*caravan park owner/*mortgagee (this cannot be the agent's name) [*insert *caravan owner's/*caravan park owner's/mortgagee's full name]
***Caravan owner's/*caravan park owner's/*mortgagee's address for serving documents (this can be an agent's address) [**caravan owner's/*caravan park owner's/mortgagee's address]
Termination date
the proposed method of delivery and the date the resident is expected to receive the notice.
I am giving you this notice for the following reason—
[Insert the relevant reason, section number of the Act. The owner or mortgagee must also explain why the notice has been given. It is not enough to quote from the reasons on the information sheet; this must be accompanied by specific details. VCAT may find a notice to vacate invalid if the notice does not provide enough details or, where relevant, is not accompanied by the form of documentary evidence approved by the Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria.]
This notice has been sent on [insert date notice sent]
This notice will be delivered
**Signature of *owner/mortgagee/agent
Signature of *owner/*mortgagee/*agent [*insert signature of *owner/*mortgagee/agent]
Name of *owner/*mortgagee/*agent [*insert name of *owner/*mortgagee/agent]
Sch. 1 Form 16A inserted by S.R. No. 123/2025 reg. 17.
FORM 16A
(Section 206E)
(Regulation 72A)
SITE AGREEMENT
Preliminaries
This agreement is made between the site owner and the site tenant listed on this form under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 ("the Act"). The site owner grants the site tenant the right—
to occupy the Part 4A site; and
to place a Part 4A dwelling on the Part 4A site; and
to use the facilities and common areas of the Part 4A park in which the Part 4A site is located.
The site owner must not give the site tenant a proposed site agreement (or any other document containing terms intended to form part of a site agreement) to sign unless the site owner has given the site tenant a copy of that proposed site agreement or other document at least 20 days earlier ("the consideration period").
Prior to signing this site agreement, the site owner must provide the site tenant with the following documents, which form part of the site agreement—
[site tenant to tick if document has been provided to the site tenant]
| o Notice of cooling off period for site tenants (section 206I(2) of the Act and regulation 74 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021) | Required to be provided at the start of the consideration period |
| o Statement of information for site agreement applicants (section 206JB of the Act and regulation 75 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021) | Required to be provided at or before the site tenant was given an application form to apply to enter into a site agreement |
| o Notice to prospective site tenant (section 206JF of the Act) | Required to be provided before site agreement is entered into |
| o Two physical copies or one electronic copy of the condition report signed by or on behalf of the site owner (section 206O of the Act) | Required to be provided prior to the site tenant entering into occupation of the site |
| o If the condition report has not been provided prior to signing, by ticking this box the site owner agrees that the condition report will be provided before the site tenant takes possession of the site | |
| o A plan of the Part 4A park which identifies the location, dimensions and boundaries of the Part 4A site on which the site tenant's Part 4A dwelling is situated, or is to be situated (section 206ZS of the Act) | Required to be provided before entering into site agreement |
PART A—BASIC TERMS
Date of agreement
This is the date on which the agreement is signed [insert date agreement is signed]. If the agreement is signed by the parties on different days, the date of the agreement is the date on which the last person signs the agreement.
Note: refer to Part E for the date.
A site tenant may rescind a site agreement at any time within 5 business days from the date that the site tenant signs the site agreement (the cooling off period) by providing written notice to the site owner to that effect.
If the site tenant rescinds the site agreement during the cooling off period, the site tenant is entitled to a refund of all moneys paid by the site tenant under the site agreement less the sum of $100 to which the site owner is entitled.