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Statutory review of the Residential Parks (Long-Stay Tenants) Act 2006 Status: Closed in late 2012 UPDATE: 2015 Statutory review report Background The Department of Commerce would like to thank everyone who provided feedback in response to the discussion paper for the residential parks review. A...
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Tenants must be given receipts/records of any payments they make, unless rent is paid online or by an automated payment. Bond After the landlord/lessor has lodged the bond , the bond administrator will send a record of payment directly to the tenant/s. If the tenant does not receive the record from...
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If a tenant does not have email or access to a computer, and they cannot use BondsOnline to lodge, make changes to, or release a bond, you can create a manual form for them to print and sign offline. Creating a manual form: Select the relevant form below and enter all the details. Press ‘Validate’...
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Tenants sometimes abandon or leave a property without providing any notice. Before a landlord or park operator take any action, it is a good idea to check if the tenant has actually left. The tenant may have gone on holidays, into hospital, prison, or a residential/aged care facility. If you cannot...
When a tenancy ends
The proactive compliance program assists park operators to comply with legislative requirements and identify and rectify areas of risk. General advice is also provided. This is achieved through voluntary compliance visits and industry seminars. Proactive compliance visits Proactive compliance...
Park managers
How to go about selling your home A tenant who wishes to sell their park home while it is in place at a residential park must first advise the park operator. A tenant may decide to appoint an agent. A ‘for sale’ sign may be displayed, but it must comply with any terms of the tenancy agreement or...
Ending a tenancy
Information about ending a residential park tenancy There are a number of circumstances where either the park operator or the tenant will want to end a long-stay agreement. Different rules apply depending on who is ending the agreement, their reason and the type of long-stay agreement involved. The...
Ending a tenancy
What bond and start-up fees can be charged in a long-stay tenancy? Start up fees Park operators can only ask for money relating to rent and a bond at the start of a tenancy. There are no other upfront fees, apart from a refundable option fee, that can be charged prior to the tenancy. Rent No more...
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COVID-19 Residential Tenancies Mandatory Concilliation Service (RTMCS) The Residential Tenancies Mandatory Conciliation Service (RTMCS) was introduced by the WA Government to help landlords and...
Consumer Protection
Fact sheet
06 Jan 2022
While it is reasonable to be concerned about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, there are a number of actions you can take to look after your mental health during this challenging time. Access...
WorkSafe
Information
16 Sep 2022
It is reasonable for workers to experience increased worry, anxiety and stress about the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. Managing the risk to mental health during this time means workers will have...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023
Safe Work Australia has created an easy to follow infographic to advise workplaces on the steps they should take if a worker comes down with a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19.
WorkSafe
Information
23 Sep 2021
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...
Consumer Protection
Consultations / public comment
17 Dec 2021
29 November 2019 In this issue:​ Update to Family and domestic Violence regulations Update to family domestic violence regulations From October 2019 the regulations to the Residential Parks (Long-...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
29 Nov 2019
8 October 2019 Requirements for a Park Liaison Committee The Residential Parks (Long stay Tenants) Act 2006 (Parks Act) provides that park operators have a responsibility to take all reasonable steps...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
09 Oct 2019
21 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • When a perpetrator wants to terminate their interest in a lease • Confidentiality vs. disclosure when...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
21 Aug 2019
30 July 2019 New! Information and resources regarding illegal drug activity in homes Residential illegal drug activity is cause for concern for tenants, owners, property managers and real estate...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
30 Jul 2019
Family and domestic violence tenancy preparedness Protecting tenant privacy during reference checks Preparation is key to properly handling a tenancy situation impacted by family and domestic...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
04 Jul 2019

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