8 November 2018 Are you prepared? Do you want accurate and reliable information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant? Consumer Protection can help you understand tenancy laws and how...
7 November 2018 Trust account violations may be costly Consumer Protection reminds all property managers and real estate agents to follow the strict rules that apply to the handling of trust account...
6 November 2018 Transparency reduces future complaints: part 2 Last issue, we looked at how you could minimise disputes through disclosure of information to prospective residents via the pre-contract...
30 October 2018 Cyber security threats are a persistent issue for businesses of all kinds. Real estate agencies have proven to be an attractive target for hackers, as they often handle large amounts...
1 November 2018 Time is running out - have you completed your 2018 CPD points? With less than two months remaining for the 2018 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory...
Renting out y our property a lessor’s guide is a n easy to read guide and explains your rights and responsibilities as a private property owner. This guide doesn’t take the place of the Act, nor does...
Safety rules: When Using Baby Bath Aids WARNING! Baby bath aids are NOT safety devices BEFORE you run the bath get a towel and the baby’s clothes prepared. Keep your baby within arm’s reach at ALL...
1 October 2018 Audit reporting: recap and reminders for next year All licensed real estate agents are required to lodge a trust account audit or statutory declaration as appropriate with the...
1 October 2018 Transparency reduces future complaints: part 1 In this issue, we look at how you can improve disclosure of information to prospective residents via a pre-contract disclosure statement...
31 July 2018 How to handle refurbishments At Consumer Protection, we receive multiple calls and complaints about retirement village residence refurbishment costs, often relating to the timeframes...
June 2018 Welcome to our new retirement villages bulletin Welcome to the inaugural Consumer Protection WA retirement villages bulletin; we’re glad to have you on board. This new bulletin aims to make...
The slides contained in this document cover the presentation about tenancy law changes to support victims of family and domestic violence (FDV) in Western Australia (WA). The state government is...
September 2018 No place for family violence Did you know WA has the worst rates of family and domestic violence (FDV) in Australia? Sadly, family violence is a growing problem in our community and...
Discuss as a Committee how your charity rates in complying with its obligations in WA. Disclaimer : the information contained in this publication is not intended to be legal advice and should not be...
No place for family violence A recent Shelter WA Homelessness Week Event gave rental property owners the chance to learn about ways to help tenants experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV) and...
September 2018 Western Australia’s residential parks and tenancy laws are changing to support victims of family and domestic violence (FDV) and help them leave abusive relationships. The proposed...
Clients of a Perth real estate agency which has now closed had more than $220,000 of their money taken from the agent's trust account resulting in the company being fined by the Perth Magistrates...
Landlords’ event to unpack WA tenancy law changes Presentation to Perth landlords who attended a Shelter WA Homelessness Week Event, to learn about ways to help tenants experiencing family and...
4 September 2018 Are you safe from cyber fraud? Cybercrime is in the spotlight in Australia and you would have likely heard about some attacks recently. Malicious software and fraud attempts are a...
Consumer Protection WA, in conjunction with the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre, is hosting a networking session and delivering a presentation outlining upcoming FDV related tenancy law...
Settlement Agents Act 1981 50. Receipts and accounting to principal When a settlement agent receives money for or on behalf of any other person, the agent shall unless the money is received by...
Schedule 1 — Model rules of a non‑distributing co‑operative without share capital [r. 6] Rules of a non‑distributing co‑operative without share capital registered under the Co‑operatives Act 2009 1...
27 August A Broome real estate agent has been fined by the State Administrative Tribunal for failing to properly supervise an employee who had made an unauthorised withdrawal from the agency’s trust...
August 2018 Welcome to the inaugural Consumer Protection WA residential parks bulletin, we are glad to have you on board. The new bulletin makes it easier for you to stay on top of your professional...