Residential Tenancies Further Amendment Regulations 2016 (Vic)

Residential Tenancies Further Amendment Regulations 2016

S.R. No. 112/2016

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Regulation  Page

1Objective

2Authorising provision

3Commencement

4Principal Regulations

5Form 3—Notice to vacate to tenant of rented premises

6Form 4—Composite notice to vacate to tenant of rented premises for 2 or more reasons

7Form 5—Notice to vacate to resident of a rooming house

8Form 6—Composite notice to vacate to resident of a rooming house for 2 reasons

9Form 7—Notice to vacate to resident of a caravan park

10Form 7A—Notice to vacate to site tenant

11Form 8—Notice of objection to the use of the alternative procedure for possession

12Form 9—Statement of tenant's rights—alternative procedure for possession at least 14 days rent arrears

13Form 16—Notice of rent increase to tenant of rented premises

14Form 17—Notice of rent increase to resident of a rooming house

15Form 18—Notice of rent increase or hiring charge increase to resident of a caravan park

16Form 18A—Notice of rent increase to site tenant

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Endnotes

STATUTORY RULES 2016

S.R. No. 112/2016

Residential Tenancies Act 1997

Residential Tenancies Further Amendment Regulations 2016

The Governor in Council makes the following Regulations:

Dated: 30 August 2016

Responsible Minister:

MARLENE KAIROUZ
Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation

ANDREW ROBINSON

Clerk of the Executive Council

1Objective

The objective of these Regulations is to amend the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008 to include a reference to electronic service by email in accordance with the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 in certain prescribed forms.

2Authorising provision

These Regulations are made under section 511 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

3Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 30 September 2016.

4Principal Regulations

In these Regulations, the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2008[1] are called the Principal Regulations.

5Form 3—Notice to vacate to tenant of rented premises

In Form 3 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"o   By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

6Form 4—Composite notice to vacate to tenant of rented premises for 2 or more reasons

In Form 4 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"o    By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

7Form 5—Notice to vacate to resident of a rooming house

In Form 5 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"o    By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

8Form 6—Composite notice to vacate to resident of a rooming house for 2 reasons

In Form 6 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"     By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

9Form 7—Notice to vacate to resident of a caravan park

In Form 7 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"o    By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

10Form 7A—Notice to vacate to site tenant

In Form 7A in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"o    By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

11Form 8—Notice of objection to the use of the alternative procedure for possession

In Form 8 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "registered post" insert—

"o    By email

Insert email address.....................................................".

12Form 9—Statement of tenant's rights—alternative procedure for possession at least 14 days rent arrears

In Form 9 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "sent to you by registered post" insert "or by email in accordance with the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000".

13Form 16—Notice of rent increase to tenant of rented premises

In Form 16 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "ordinary post" insert—

"     by email

Insert email address.....................................................".

14Form 17—Notice of rent increase to resident of a rooming house

In Form 17 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "ordinary post" insert—

"     by email

Insert email address.....................................................".

15Form 18—Notice of rent increase or hiring charge increase to resident of a caravan park

In Form 18 in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "ordinary post" insert—

"     by email

Insert email address.....................................................".

16Form 18A—Notice of rent increase to site tenant

In Form 18A in Schedule 1 to the Principal Regulations, after "ordinary post" insert—

"     by email

Insert email address.....................................................".

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Endnotes

[1] Reg. 4: S.R. No. 55/2008. Reprint No. 1 as at 21 August 2013. Reprinted to S.R. No. 49/2013. Subsequently amended by S.R. Nos 116/2014 and 96/2016.