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The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 requires people wanting to work in Western Australia as a real estate and business sales representative to be registered. A sales representative must work under the supervision of a Western Australian licensed real estate and business agent . There are...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
To apply for a partnership or firm licence: all of the natural persons, if any, by whom the firm is constituted and all of the directors of, and all of the persons concerned in the management or control of, any body corporate by which the firm is constituted are persons of good character and repute...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
To apply for a body corporate real estate or business agent licence: all of the directors of the body corporate and all of the persons concerned in the management or conduct of the body corporate, must be persons of good character and repute and be persons who are fit to be directors of, or...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
To apply for an individual real estate agent or business agent licence, applicants must: be at least 18 years old; be a person of good character and repute and a fit and proper person to hold a licence (see below); have access to sufficient assets and financial resources enabling them to comply...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
Real estate and business agents licensing, registration and code of conduct In Western Australia, individuals , partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents are required, under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the Act), to be licensed and hold a...
Real estate agents and sales representatives
Property condition reports are an important element of any residential tenancy, as they outline the current condition of the property at the start and end of a tenancy. A property condition report can also assist in resolving disputes about damage. The mandatory Form 1 Property Condition Report...
Notices and condition reports
Residential rental (or lease) agreements are either periodic or fixed-term. All written tenancy agreements must be done using the Residential tenancy agreement (Form 1AA) . Whether the agreement is written or verbal, a tenant must also be given the ' Information for tenant ' sheet. If the agreement...
Beginning a tenancy
What is the difference between a tenant and a boarder/lodger? Firstly, it matters whether you are a tenant OR a boarder/lodger because your rights are different and protected under different laws. It is not always easy to determine whether a person is a boarder/ lodger, or a tenant/sub-tenant as it...
Types of rental accommodation
Whether you are a lessor / landlord or tenant - you should make sure you do your homework before signing a rental agreement. Tenants Make sure the property meets your day-to-day needs. Ask yourself: Can you pay the rent and still have money to live? Is it close to shops, schools or public transport...
Beginning a tenancy

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12 September 2019 Trust account management reminders This year there have been a number of prosecutions in the real estate industry resulting in significant fines due to the mismanagement of trust...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
12 Sep 2019
This compliance letter is provided to Consumer Protection by the Better Regulation Unit (BRU) of the Department of Treasury. The BRU is responsible for assessing Decision Regulatory Impact Statements...
Consumer Protection
Information
17 Sep 2019
26 August 2019 This year there have been a number prosecutions in the property industry resulting in significant fines due to the mismanagement of trust accounts. While real estate agents were the...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
26 Aug 2019
Public comment period has now closed regarding the regulations that will support the proposed Work Health and Safety Act for Western Australia (WHS Act (WA)). THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND...
WorkSafe
Information
27 May 2021
22 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • When a perpetrator wants to terminate their interest in a lease • A word about confidentiality •...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
22 Aug 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
21 August 2019 In this issue: Clarifying family and domestic violence tenancy law concerns • Serving notice to co-tenants • Storing keys and documents • Managing tradespeople • When a perpetrator...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
21 Aug 2019
1 August 2019 In this issue: Housing Loan details when lodging bonds New! Information and resources regarding illegal drug activity in homes How mortgagee repossessions affect your tenants Housing...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
02 Aug 2019
30 July 2019 Reminder – Financial audit year ended 30 June, deadline of 30 September 2019 approaching! All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
30 Jul 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

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