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Licensing and registration - real estate

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
07 Feb 2014

Property condition reports

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
06 Feb 2014

Rental agreements

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
06 Feb 2014

Boarders and lodgers

Boarders and lodgers are a special group of home-dwellers in terms of the law. As they are not tenants, they are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 but instead have rights under common law provisions. Distinguishing between tenants, boarders and lodgers It is not always easy to...
Types of rental accommodation
06 Feb 2014

Prepare to rent

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
06 Feb 2014

Proactive compliance program - Retirement villages

The proactive compliance program assists retirement village managers with complying with legislative requirements, identifying and rectifying areas of risk and providing general advice. This is achieved through voluntary agency visits and industry seminars. Proactive compliance visits are designed...
Managing a retirement village
05 Feb 2014

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Lessor chart 5 – When the Court orders termination of perpetrator tenant’s interest in a lease on grounds of family and domestic violence

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Flowchart last updated 17 July 2020 When the Court orders termination of perpetrator tenant’s interest in a lease on grounds of family and domestic violence Landlords and property managers can use...
Consumer Protection
Information
17 Jul 2020

Lessor chart 4 – When your tenant terminates their interest in a lease on grounds of family and domestic violence

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Flowchart last updated 17 July 2020 Landlords and property managers can use this flowchart to assist with managing notifications and date counting when a tenant leaves due to family and domestic...
Consumer Protection
Information
17 Jul 2020

Lessor chart 3 – Service of a breach notice other than for failure to pay rent

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Landlords and property managers can use this flowchart to assist with managing notifications and date counting when notifying a tenant that they have breached agreement terms and remedy is sought...
Consumer Protection
Information
26 Jun 2019

Lessor chart 2 – Service of Notice of Termination for failure to pay rent

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Flowchart last updated 22 July 2020 Landlords and property managers can use this flowchart to assist with managing notifications and date counting when notifying a tenant that unless they pay...
Consumer Protection
Information
22 Jul 2020

Review of the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1970 Issues paper June 2019

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The Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1970 (the DUG Act) was introduced in 1970 following a report by the Law Reform Commission (LRC report) which recommended that legislation be enacted to permit a...
Consumer Protection
Discussion paper
26 Jun 2019

Family and domestic violence preparedness & HBAA - Real estate industry bulletin 199

20 June 2019 Family and domestic violence preparedness Preparation is key to properly handling a tenancy situation impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV). Since the FDV changes to residential...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
21 Jun 2019

Safe Tenancy WA poster and factsheet

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Renters affected by family and domestic violence (FDV) can: Go Exit a tenancy agreement without going to court, with as little as 7 days’ notice. S tay Remove a perpetrator’s name from a lease by...
Consumer Protection
Poster
13 Dec 2022

Family and domestic violence insights - Answering "How did the tenancy end?" - Real estate industry bulletin 198

30 May 2019 Family and domestic violence tenancy laws Protecting tenant privacy during reference checks Last month the family and domestic violence (FDV) provisions in our residential tenancy...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
31 May 2019

Keeping safe in your rental property

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Keeping safe in your rental property The family and domestic violence tenancy laws came into effect on 15 April 2019. This publication contains information translated from the Safe Tenancy WA page...
Consumer Protection
Information
29 May 2019

Real estate sector a prime target for scammers - Settlement industry bulletin 89

20 May 2019 Scammers can hack property transaction emails Your clients are ready to finalise the settlement of a house purchase. They receive an email from your agency advising of new deposit bank...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
29 Jun 2020

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