Renting : Resources

RENTING RESOURCES

Arabic Helpline 1300 65 55 03
Body Corporate Scroll down to body corporate.
Body Corporate
(Common Ground)		Your free guide to body corporate law and living. See under free books - general.
Body Corporate DisputesVictorian Department of Justice site with information on Body Corporate Dispute resolution.
CentreLinkConcession cards, utilities, allowances information booklets online.
Chinese Helpline 1300 72 66 56
Consumer Affairs Victoria: Homes & RentingConsumer Affairs Victoria produces a range of information products for landlords, tenants and estate agents. It also has all the standard residential tenancy forms, notices and fact sheets.
Consumer Affairs Victoria: A guide for Tenants and Landlords The renting guides contain information about tenancy agreements, bonds, condition reports, paying rent, installation/connection charges, repairs, entry by landlord, rent increases, ending a tenancy and useful contacts.
Consumer Affairs Victoria: Renting a home in Victoria A guide for newly arrived migrants and refugees.
Consumer Price IndexCPI figures Australia.
Consumer & Renting Helpline1300 55 81 81
ElectricityEnergy safe is Victoria's gas and electrical safety regulators electrical safety audit.
Electricity Connection
Fax Form / Electronic Form		UtilityOne - FREE Utility Connection Service
Energy Helpline Energy Helpline gives you the ability to compare energy and gas service suppliers’ prices to see if you can save money by switching.
Equal Opportunity CommissionLandlords, tenants and estate agents can approach the Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria for advice and information on their rights and responsibilities in relation to anti-discrimination laws.
Estate Agents Resolution Service (EARS) 1300 737 030The Estate Agent Resolution Service is a dedicated service for advice, information, complaints, mediation, and investigation and dispute resolution on all real estate matters. Before submitting a complaint you should attempt to resolve the issue with the estate agent. If they are a member of the REIV call direct on 9205 6666.
GasEnergy safe is Victoria's gas and electrical safety regulators gas safety audit.
Gas Connection
Fax Form / Electronic Form 		UtilityOne - FREE Utility Connection Service
Gas Safety The Office of Gas Safety is responsible and accountable for gas safety functions in Victoria.
Housing for the Aged Action GroupFree confidential advice to older people who rent a home with very good links
Internet Connection
Fax Form / Electronic Form 		UtilityOne - FREE Utility Connection Service
Indigenous Consumer Unit1300 66 15 11
Kids Safe OnlineAssists in protecting children from unsuitable websites and emails.
Legislation - VictorianCopies of Sale of Land Act, Transfer of Land Act, Estate Agents Act and Residential Tenancies Act.
Local Laws Excellent site for local disputes .Go to publications section and scroll down.
Moving Checklist Helpful hints on moving.
National Tenancy DatabaseNTD supplies a comprehensive range of services to Real Estate Agents including tenant reports and debt collection.
New South Wales Tenancy InformationFairtrading NSW site for tenants and landlords. Look to the left hand side.
News for TenantsExcellent quarterly newsletter published by the Tenants Union of Victoria.
Office of Housing

Provides a range of housing services including the Bond Loan Scheme and public rental housing to eligible residents of Victoria.

Owners Corporation Act InformationMinter Ellison have the details of the latest Owners Corporation Act on their excellent site. Quick Links - Find the latest news (as at 30-9-06).
Pay TV Connection
Fax Form / Electronic Form 		UtilityOne - FREE Utility Connection Service
Personal Credit CheckLook up your own personal credit file.
Privacy Act (Privacy Law in Victoria)Private Lives, your free guide to privacy law in Victoria.
Real Estate Institute of VictoriaThe Real Estate Institute of Victoria 03 9205 6666.
Rent Pay A secure and easy way to pay rent.
Residential Tenancies Act Resource - Tenants Union of Victoria The fact sheets in the Advice/Resources section of the Tenants Union website detail key components of the residential tenancy act.
Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) 1300 13 71 64 The RTBA is administered by the Department of Justice and holds all residential tenancy bonds.
Residential Tenancies ActConsumer Affairs site. Scroll down to Residential Tenancy.
Retail Lease Legislation Small Business CommissionerThe Victorian Small Business Commissioner is dedicated to promoting a competitive and fair operating environment for small business.
RockendSoftare property solutions that make life easier.
Russian Helpline 1300 65 55 03
Safety - Real Estate Agents out of office safety policyVictorian Workcover Authority. In the search box (top right hand side), type in "real estate agent" and download brochure.
Telephone Connection
Fax Form / Electronic Form 		UtilityOne - FREE Utility Connection Service
Tenants Union of VictoriaTenants Union of Victoria is an outstanding site for tenants..
Translating and Information Service (TIS)This is a national service. Three way conversations can be held with qualified interpreters. (Fees may apply).
VCATVictorian Civil Administrative Tribunal deals with disputes about: domestic building works, residential and retail tenancies, planning and land valuation among other disputes. See Residential Tenancies on navigation bar for fees, forms and notices.
Victoria Law FoundationAn independent public benefit organisation with excellent material on bodies corporate & neighbour issues. Many excellent links to various legal sites.
Vietnamese Helpline 1300 85 51 10
Virginia Real EstateVisit DROdio.com for the “Ask an Expert” real estate blog, plus a library of FAQ’s and video tutorials for new home buyers, as well as MLS listings for MD, VA, and the Washington DC area.

If you would like to add value to this page by adding a useful website as a link, or if any of these links no longer work, please contact Geoff Buck - 0418 306 588.