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Tel: 1300 304 054
consumer@dmirs.wa.gov.au
Park managers can only ask for money relating to rent and a bond at the start of the tenancy. There are no other upfront fees that can be charged.
No more than two weeks rent in advance can be collected before or during the first two weeks of the tenancy.
Unless the rent is directly deposited into a financial institution, park managers must provide a receipt to the tenant for their rent in advance and any bond money within three working days. The receipt should state:
Security bonds are limited to the cost of four weeks rent. Additional bonds can also be charged for security keys and pets, however the amount of these bonds is also restricted by law.
The bond money cannot just stay in the Park’s bank account. It must be lodged within 14 days with either:
Residential parks tenants do have a cooling-off period if they have a site-only agreement and have yet to move in. These are:
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