New rental reforms come into effect in Victoria today, strengthening protections for renters and setting clearer requirements for rental providers and agents. 

A key change means rental providers and agents must provide renters with evidence supporting a bond claim, before making the claim at the end of a rental agreement. Invoices, receipts, quotes and photos are acceptable evidence. 

Other reforms starting today include:  

The changes build on reforms introduced since November last year and form part of more than 150 rental reforms introduced in Victoria since 2021. 

Consumer Affairs Victoria’s permanent Renting Taskforce continues to monitor the rental market and enforce rental laws. Rental providers, agents and rooming house operators who do not comply with their obligations may face warnings, fines, or court or other enforcement action.  

Find out more about the new rental reforms and what they mean for renters, rental providers and agents on New changes to the rental laws.