1 April 2021 In this issue: Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws The COVID-...
24 April 2019 Dealing with foreign buyers? You should know this. Effective 1 January 2019, certain acquisitions of residential property by foreign buyers in Western Australia are subject to an...
Publication last updated 21 April 2021 A guide to the correct procedures to dispose of uncollected goods. Though this guide was developed in partnership with the MTA, it is not just for the motor...
In light of recent Optus and Medibank data breaches, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Protection) has noted questions about the...
How to complete this form Before the tenancy begins, the lessor or the property manager should inspect the residential premises and record the condition of the premises by indicating whether the...
24 June 2021 Limitations on rewards for referrals Consumer Protection recently became aware of some people in the real estate and settlement industries who are attempting to get around the...
Application for a real estate and business agent's licence - individual last updated December 2020. Who needs to apply for a licence Any individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as...
16 July 2021 A swift deal may result in future pain Our current real estate market has seen the quick negotiation of sales transactions, with some homes being sold almost ‘sight unseen’. This...
Before making this application The buyer or dealer must arrange for a mechanical report prepared on the vehicle being sold. If the buyer is not happy with the reported condition of the vehicle, the...
11 February 2021 In this issue: Two new phases of Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Future renting WA - Negotiating guide now available New phases of the Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme...
1 April 2021 In this issue: Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Terminations and evictions after end of emergency rental laws The COVID-...
April 29 2019 RCDs reminder – stay current with requirements Residual current devices (RCDs) save lives! New legislation came in November 2018 that requires all electrical installations in new...
Introduction Most complaints the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS) receives regarding motor vehicles are about warranty repairs. The purpose of this booklet is to...
Purpose of the Guideline This Guideline assists the public to understand the circumstances where the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety - Consumer Protection Division (...
Advice for carers and care workers. Consumer Protection (a division of the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety) provides assistance and advice about the rights and...
9 December 2022 In light of recent Optus and Medibank data breaches, the Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety – Consumer Protection Division (Consumer Protection) has noted...
26 September 2019 Maintaining trust account security Consumer Protection recently learned of a trust account scam attempt made via payment from the trust account to a credit card. Fortunately the...
24 June 2021 Limitations on rewards for referrals Consumer Protection recently became aware of some settlement agents may be using creative methods to get around the prohibition on rewards for...
11 February 2021 In this issue: Two new phases of Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme Future renting WA - Negotiating guide now available New phases of the Residential Rent Relief Grant Scheme...
13 April 2021 How your landlord can correctly end a tenancy Western Australia's temporary changes to renting laws due to COVID-19 ended on Sunday 28 March 2021. From Monday 29 March 2021, the usual...
29 April 2019 National safety alert reminder – gas heaters In case you missed it, a national safety alert was issued last month for four open-flued gas heaters that, under certain circumstances, may...
Form last updated 1 April 2021 Purpose For use when an incorporated association passes a special resolution in accordance with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 (the Act) to voluntarily cancel...
Customers expect quality service and a high standard of work at a competitive price. It is important to give customers professional, accurate advice and information, particularly about the cost of...
Commonly reported trust account audit qualifications for settlement agents and how to deal with them The following list of questions are commonly reported and should be used as a guide. 1. Monthly...
Update on the retirement village legislation reform process Submissions to all Consultation Regulatory Impact Statements (CRIS) are now closed. We would like to thank all stakeholders who provided...