Caravan / residential park operator

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Living in a residential park

The Residential Parks (Long-stay Tenants) Act 2006 ('Parks Act') applies to people who: are renting a relocatable home, such as a caravan or park home and a site on a park for 3 months or more; are renting a site on a park for 3 months or more; had a written, fixed term agreement that expired or...
During a tenancy
03 Jun 2014

Consumer Protection forms

Consumer Protection has a variety of prescribed (mandatory) and template forms. The links below are to help you find the form you need: Licences Motor vehicle industry licensing fees and forms (Motor vehicle dealers, salespersons, yard managers, car market operators, repairers and repair businesses...
Online resources
30 May 2014

Smoke alarms and RCDs

RCDs Lessors must have two RCDs installed on the switchboard at their rental premises before it can be leased. Energy Safety has more detailed information about RCDs. Smoke Alarms In the case of a fire, toxic smoke, rather than heat and flames, is the most immediate threat to life. As many fires...
Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights
20 May 2014

Media statements

Consumer Protection media statements are available online. Ministerial media statements Media statements issued by the Hon Sue Ellery MLC , Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women's Interests, Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, are available from the Government Media Office page ...
About us
18 May 2014

Online resources

Consumer Protection provides a variety of online resources: Online complaint form – use this form for property related disputes and complaints regarding goods or services purchased in or from Western Australia WA ScamNet – profiles the most prevalent scams targeting Western Australians and provides...
Online resources
18 May 2014

What Consumer Protection does

Consumer Protection provides advice and information for Western Australian consumers, businesses, landlords and tenants. For individual advice you can contact us . The information on this website can help you with answer a question about: housing and accommodation shopping (consumers) and fair...
About us
18 May 2014

Consumer Protection office locations

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Consumer Protection has one metropolitan Perth office and six regional locations in Western Australia. Need to submit a payment? Cashier counter services are located at the Cannington office , you can lodge payments for: tenancy bonds; licence and registration applications; and associations,...
Contact Consumer Protection
29 Apr 2014

Residential park - long stay vs holiday tenants

Residential park residents (tenants) are covered by a set of specific laws. If you are simply staying at a residential park for a holiday you are not covered by the same laws, however you still have general consumer rights. You are not covered by residential park laws if you are: on holiday; a park...
Site agreements
18 Mar 2014

What is a bond and how much can be charged?

A security bond is a payment made in advance by a tenant to cover any costs for which the tenant may be liable at the end of the tenancy, such as damage to the property or chattels, outstanding water usage charges or unpaid rent. When a tenant pays the bond, the lessor must give a receipt on the...
Bonds
18 Mar 2014

Rent increases at residential parks

Long-stay agreements will often include provisions allowing for rent to be increased or varied during the term of the agreement. Different rules apply depending on the type of long-stay agreement and when it was entered into. The following types of review methods might be included: review based on...
During a tenancy
14 Mar 2014

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Publications

Passing on electricity usage and supply costs to tenants - Residential parks bulletin 18

16 September 2021 Passing on electricity usage and supply costs to tenants Due to the nature and set-up of residential parks, it is common for park operators to on-supply electricity by on-selling...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
30 Sep 2021

Clean up after cyclones, storms or floods - information sheet

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It's important for employers and workers to be prepared for the risks associated with cleaning up after a natural disaster. This publication has important health and safety information for cleaning...
WorkSafe
Information
05 Jan 2023

The rent relief grant and renting beyond the emergency period - Residential Parks bulletin issue 17

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...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
04 Dec 2023

Licence Reform program

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The Digital DMIRS Strategy seeks to improve the department’s operations and service delivery through the effective use of technology. Some goals of the strategy are to modernise digital systems and...
Corporate
Information
23 Dec 2020

COVID-19 renting laws - how they affect long-stay tenants in caravan parks and tenants of residential parks - Residential parks bulletin issue 16

18 December 2020 In this issue: COVID-19 rent laws – how they affect you $600 to pay your power bill – apply for a household electricity credit Consumer Protection December to January office closures...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
18 Dec 2020

Camping safely with gas

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Roughing it no longer has to be part of camping. Portable fridges, barbecues, cookers, outdoor heaters and other portable gas appliances can make camping holidays much more enjoyable. Portable gas...
Building and Energy
Brochure
18 Nov 2021

Changes to residential parks laws - greater clarity for all residents - Residential parks bulletin issue 15

2 November 2020 Changes to residential parks laws - greater clarity for all residents In this issue: The change to the definition of residential park Take our quick online survey Consumer Protection...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
02 Nov 2020

Changes to WA’s residential parks laws – what you need to know - Residential parks bulletin issue 14

15 October 2020 Changes to WA’s residential parks laws – what you need to know In this issue: Upcoming changes to WA’s residential parks laws How the changes will affect you When the changes are...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
19 Oct 2020

COVID-19 rent laws extended: Residential parks bulletin 13

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Extension of the COVID-19 rent laws emergency period It’s important for WA park operators to know that the State Government has extended the emergency period under the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
02 Oct 2020

Mentally healthy workplaces: Podcasts and videos

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The WorkSafe mental health and wellbeing inspectors have developed a series of resources on workplace mental health and wellbeing. The concepts presented may assist workplaces to discuss, consult,...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

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