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Pet bonds

If the tenant is permitted to keep pets capable of carrying parasites which can affect humans, a pet bond may be charged. The pet bond can only be applied to the cost of any fumigation of the premises that may be required at the termination of the tenancy. Lessors/agents must lodge the security...

Bonds

12 Feb 2014

Releasing or claiming a bond (Bond disposal)

At the end of a tenancy, bond money will only be paid out if: all tenants and the lessor agree; a court order is obtained from a magistrate for a residential tenancy agreement; or an order is obtained from the State Administrative Tribunal for a residential parks long-stay tenancy agreement...

Bonds

12 Feb 2014

Changing a bond (Bond variation)

A security bond may need to be changed/varied because: additional bond money needs to be lodged with the Bond Administrator, for example because the rent has been increased; one or more of the tenants in a shared household has moved out or a new tenant has moved in; the ownership of the property...

Bonds

12 Feb 2014

Publications

Residential parks bulletins

Residential parks bulletins provide topical information and reminders to park tenants and managers. Have you subscribed? Make sure you are up to date with the latest reminders, news and law updates...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

29 Nov 2022

New regulations - Electricity must be switched off before entry into your roof space

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New regulations have come into effect which requires electricity to be switched off before people enter the roof space. To assist workers in notifying homeowners of the new regulations the WorkSafe...

WorkSafe

Information

05 Jul 2018

Lightning and outdoor work

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This fact sheet provides information about lightning and includes duties for employers of outdoor workers and precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of injuries and deaths as a result of...

WorkSafe

Fact sheet

18 May 2018

Statutory review of the Residential Parks (Long-stay Tenants) Act 2006 DRIS

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DECISION REGULATORY IMPACT STATEMENT The recommendations detailed in this paper represent the Department’s final recommendations to Government arising from the statutory review process. A summary of...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

24 Aug 2017

Abandoned goods forms

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Abandoned Goods process Abandoned Goods Certificates are no longer issued (as of 1 November 2021). Landlords and/or park operators still have a legal obligation to properly handle goods abandoned by...

Consumer Protection

Form – application

30 Jan 2022

Podcast - Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for WA

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On Wednesday 1 June 2016, the WorkSafe Western Australia Commissioner released the Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia (the discussion paper) for public...

WorkSafe

Information

19 Jul 2016

Organophosphates: Health surveillance - Guide for employers

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Organophosphates (OP) are a group of pesticides (insecticides, herbicides and fungicides) which may be applied to a range of crops, often by spraying. What organophosphate pesticides are used in...

WorkSafe

Bulletin

10 Dec 2021

Residential parks forms

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This page contains forms and notices for use by residential parks managers and tenants. Are you a tenant in a family and domestic violence situation and need some assistance? Find out more about your...

Consumer Protection

Form – notification

21 Dec 2021

Residential parks - Managers information

READ

Information may be of value to residential parks managers. Need another form? More information and forms are available from Residential Parks publications

Consumer Protection

Information

30 Jan 2022

Better Trading - publication

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Better Trading was a free electronic newsletter published by Consumer Protection. It contained current issues, important events and future trends in consumer protection and fair trading matters...

Consumer Protection

Newsletter

15 Jan 2020

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Statutory review of the Residential Parks (Long-stay Tenants) Act 2006 DRIS

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Podcast - Discussion Paper - Work Health and Safety Regulations for WA

Organophosphates: Health surveillance - Guide for employers

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