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It is the landlord’s responsibility to lodge the tenant(s) rental security bond. The bond must be lodged with Bonds Administration as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after the tenant(s) pays. The lodgement form must include: names of all tenants on the agreement, regardless of who paid...
Bonds
Proper procedures must be observed when serving a notice. If the matter ends up in court, the person who prepared the notice would have to prove the notice was served correctly. Three handy charts were developed to help you understand the use and service on notices, particularly for the breach and...
Notices and condition reports
On the page: How to resolve a problem Landlord retaliation Breaches of the agreement Illegal drug activity at a rental home How to resolve a problem If you have any problems with your rental home, contact your landlord or tenant first. Tell them the problem and give them time to fix it. You may be...
Having problems with renting a home?
Property condition reports are a requirement when renting a home. They show what the property looks like at the beginning and end of the rental period. They can be used to check fair wear and tear or damage and who is responsible for maintenance or repairs . They are important evidence if there is...
Notices and condition reports
A rental agreement sets out the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and the tenant. These can also be called tenancy agreements or leases. There are two types of rental agreements: Periodic - an agreement with no end date. Fixed term - an agreement with a set end date What tenants must be...
Beginning a tenancy
It’s important to know whether you're a tenant or a boarder/lodger because your rights and protections are different. It can be tricky to figure out if you’re a boarder/lodger or a tenant/sub-tenant because it depends on your specific situation. Boarders or lodgers Generally, you are more likely to...
Types of rental accommodation

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18 March 2019 Family violence tenancy laws coming soon We're pleased to say an amendment to Western Australia's tenancy laws in relation to family and domestic violence was passed last month (...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024
January 2019 July 2020: Please note the iRentWA app is no longer supported. The Renting a home section of this website continues to be WA consumers’ go-to place for all renting information. Consumer...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
17 Jul 2020
Tenancy WA in conjunction with the Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services WA are providing training on the upcoming ‘Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence)...
Consumer Protection
Promotions
14 Apr 2019
7 August Health and safety issue: mould, electrical safety & unsafe pool gate latches Don’t let mould take hold During the winter months, household mould can take hold. Aside from being unsightly...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
08 Aug 2018
19 July Homelessness Week event for landlords You are invited to hear a variety of speakers talking about action that landlords can take to prevent and respond to homelessness on 9 August 2018...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
19 Jul 2018
16 July 2018 Considering buying a rent-roll? Buying a rent-roll can be an attractive way to grow your business. However, it can be a complex undertaking and a source of headaches down the road if not...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
18 Jul 2018
10 July 2018 Bond money must be lodged with the Bond Administrator no later than 14 days after you have received the money from the tenant. This includes any bond assistance loan money that may have...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024
20 June 2018 From Monday 2 July 2018 our cashier counter services will be located on Level 1 at 303 Sevenoaks Street, Cannington WA 6107. Payments will no longer be accepted at 140 William Street...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024
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
04 Dec 2023
Disputes relating to the condition of a property at the end of a tenancy are not uncommon. Mandatory Property Condition Reports (PCRs) were introduced in July 2013 in order to minimise the number of...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
31 May 2018

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Announcements

New laws introduced by the McGowan Government to establish a six-month moratorium on evictions for certain commercial tenancies in Western Australia and establish a mandatory code of conduct to assist with negotiations between landlords and tenants have now passed the WA Parliament. The aim of the legislation is to help small commercial tenants that are now in financial distress to survive the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
21 Apr 2020
Urgent legislation to implement a range of measures to minimise financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on tenants and landlords of both commercial and residential tenancies will be introduced into State Parliament this week. The Commercial Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Bill 2020 will introduce a moratorium on evictions for small commercial tenancies and provide a range of other measures to...
Consumer Protection
Media release
14 Apr 2020
WA tenants are being urged by Consumer Protection to continue to pay their rent unless they are genuinely experiencing severe financial hardship. Landlords and agents are also encouraged to show compassion and to negotiate with tenants who may have lost their employment as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The agency has receive a number of calls from concerned landlords who claim...
Consumer Protection
Media release
05 Apr 2020
While the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic is changing rapidly, we remain focussed on delivering our services while adhering to advice from Government to protect the health and safety of our staff and the wider community. The department is planning for a range of scenarios and endeavouring to ensure continuity of service. A number of functions can be performed remotely or by using our online...
Corporate
Department News
23 Mar 2020
With Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie Chopping After recent cyclones and storms there will be many Western Australians who have been cleaning-up and are now looking to fix property damage, such as roof or fence repairs. Although we haven’t had any reports of travelling conmen or unlicensed traders, we know the calm after the storm is often when they go door-to-door, offering cheap deals...
Consumer Protection
Media release
06 Mar 2020
Wild weather across Western Australia has prompted Consumer Protection to issue advice to landlords and tenants about their rights and responsibilities when a rental property is damaged. Landlords and tenants are urged to make contact early and maintain open communication in the aftermath of extreme weather events such as storms, cyclones and flooding. Commissioner for Consumer Protection Lanie...
Consumer Protection
Media release
28 Feb 2020
UPDATE 20/04/2021: After Consumer Protection reported on the outcome of this case on 27 February 2020, Christina Cramphorn successfully applied for the judgement to be set aside on the basis that she was not present when the case was heard by the Rockingham Magistrates Court. A re-trial was held on 25 March 2021 and Ms Cramphorn again failed to attend and Magistrate Andretich accepted that she...
Consumer Protection
Media release
27 Feb 2020
Laws that cover renting of homes in Western Australia are being fully reviewed for the first time in more than a decade and Consumer Protection wants to hear from tenants, landlords and professionals who manage rental properties. Commissioner for Consumer Protection David Hillyard said a lot has changed since the last full review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 and he is encouraging the...
Consumer Protection
Media release
23 Dec 2019
With Commissioner for Consumer Protection David Hillyard It has been my position for a number of years that a small amount of damage to a wall, which can easily be repaired, is a small price to pay for ensuring the safety of children living in a rental home. Since 2001, on average, one child a year has died in Australia from toppling furniture with many more suffering serious injuries. I’m really...
Consumer Protection
Media release
11 Dec 2019
The landlord of a Darch rental property has been fined $4,000 by the Joondalup Magistrates Court for failing to lodge a bond with the Bond Administrator and was ordered to pay back the $1,400 bond to his tenant. Ive Cvitan of Darch entered into a rental agreement with the tenant in May 2017 when the $1,400 bond was paid and a receipt was issued, however Mr Cvitan did not provide the tenant with...
Consumer Protection
Media release
10 Dec 2019

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