Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic)

Version No. 005

Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021

S.R. No. 3/2021

Version incorporating amendments as at

25 November 2025

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

Regulation  Page

1Objective

2Authorising provision

3Commencement

4Revocation

5Definitions

6Temporary crisis accommodation

7Urgent site repairs

8Residential agreements

9Educational institutions—formal affiliation criteria

10Standard form residential rental agreements

11Prohibited terms

12Professional cleaning

13Safety-related activities

14Statement of information for rental applicants

14AForm for application to enter residential rental agreement

14BInformation which residential rental provider may request rental applicant to disclose

15Information which residential rental provider must not require rental applicant to disclose

16Information which residential rental provider must disclose to rental applicant

17Amount of rent for which maximum bond does not apply

18Form of condition report

19Payment methods for rent

20Exemption from receipts for rent

21Form of notice of rent increase to renter

21AMatters to be considered by the Director when determining if rent is excessive

21BMatters to be considered by Tribunal when determining if rent is excessive

21CProhibited rental application and rent payment fees

22Utility charges

23Efficiency rating systems

23AEfficiency rating systems—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

24Ratings—residential rental provider's liability for charges for supply to non-complying appliances

24ARatings—residential rental provider's liability for charges for supply to non‑complying appliances—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

25Safety devices

26Modifications which can be made without residential rental provider's consent

27Practitioners

28Modifications for which residential rental provider must not unreasonably refuse consent

29Rental minimum standards

30Requirements for gas and electrical safety check record keeping

31Rating compliance for residential rental provider's appliances

31ARating compliance for residential rental provider's appliances—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

32Amount—urgent repairs by renter

33Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter

33ACompliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing

34Amount—application by renter to Tribunal for urgent repairs

35Compensation—sales inspections

36Matters—Tribunal orders

37Form 6—Notice to vacate

38Form 7—Fixed term rooming house agreement

39Prohibited terms

40Statement of information for occupancy application forms

41Information which rooming house operator must not require applicant to disclose

42Information which rooming house operator must disclose to applicant

43Form 9—Rooming house condition report

44Payment methods for rent—rooming house

45Form 10—Rooming house notice of rent increase

46Safety devices

47Practitioners

48Amount—urgent repairs by resident

50Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent repairs

51Matters—Tribunal orders

52Form of notice to vacate to a resident of a rooming house

53Prohibited terms

54Form 12—notification of prospective caravan park resident rights

55Statement of information for occupancy application form

56Information which caravan park owner or caravan owner must not require applicant to disclose

57Information that caravan park owner must disclose before agreement under section 144(1) commences

58Form of condition report

59Payment methods for rent

60Form 15—caravan park rent increase and hiring charge increase

61Utilities charges for caravan parks operators

62Caravan owner's liability for charges for supply to non-complying appliances

63Practitioners

64Compliance with efficiency systems for caravan owner

65Amount—urgent repairs to caravans

66Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by resident of caravan

67Amount—urgent site repairs by resident

68Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs by resident

69Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent caravan repairs

70Amount—application to Tribunal by resident for urgent site repairs

71Matters—Tribunal orders

72Form 16—Notice to vacate

72APrescribed form of site agreement

73Prohibited terms

74Form of notice of cooling off period—site tenants

75Statement of information for site agreement applicants

76Information which site owner must not require applicant to disclose

77Information that site owners must disclose

78Amount of rent for which maximum bond does not apply

79Form 19—Part 4A site condition report

80Form of notice of fixed rent increase under a site agreement

81Payment methods for rent

82Form of notice of non-fixed rent increase under a site agreement

83Utilities charges for site owners

84Practitioners

85Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent site repairs to Part 4A sites by site tenant

86Amount—urgent repairs by site tenant

87Amount—application to Tribunal for urgent site repairs by site tenant

88Matters—Tribunal orders

89Form 22—Notice to vacate

90Further matters to be considered by Tribunal

91Form 23—disposal of personal documents

92Form 24—serious acts of violence

93Goods left behind

94Authority's receipt for bond

95Authority's receipt for substituted bond

96Documentary evidence to accompany objection to listing of information

97Form of notice of affiliation and manner of endorsement

98Infringement offences and infringement penalties

Schedule 1—Forms

Schedule 2—Criteria to be considered by school or institution before entering affiliation agreement

Schedule 3—Safety-related activities

Schedule 4—Rental minimum standards

Schedule 5—Infringements

Schedule 6—Rental minimum standards—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

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Endnotes

1     General information

2     Table of Amendments

3     Explanatory details

Version No. 005

Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021

S.R. No. 3/2021

Version incorporating amendments as at

25 November 2025

1Objective

The objective of these Regulations is to prescribe matters authorised or required to be prescribed under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

2Authorising provision

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

3Commencement

These Regulations come into operation on 29 March 2021.

4Revocation

The Residential Tenancies Regulations 2019[1] are revoked.

5Definitions

In these Regulations—

augmentation has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Law;

basic connection service has the same meaning as in Chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules;

BCA means the Building Code of Australia;

BCA Volume One means Volume One of the National Construction Code including any Victorian variations or additions set out in that Volume;

BCA Volume Two means Volume Two of the National Construction Code including any Victorian variations or additions set out in that Volume;

Building Code of Australia, except in clause 13 of Schedules 4 and 6, has the same meaning as in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

certificate of electrical safety means a certificate under section 45A(1) of the Electricity Safety Act 1998;

Class 1 building has the same meaning as it has in the Building Code of Australia;

Class 2 building has the same meaning as it has in the Building Code of Australia;

cleat means a device that—

(a)has a bar with arms around which a cord can be wound; and

(b)can be attached to a wall or other structure;

community housing means housing owned, controlled or managed by a participating registered agency (other than under the Victorian Affordable Housing Programs);

cord means a rope, strap, string, chain, line or wire used to operate a corded internal window covering;

cord guide means a device designed to retract, tension or secure a cord;

corded internal window covering means either of the following corded devices for use inside a building—

(a)a window covering, including a curtain or blind;

(b)fittings used with a window covering, including a traverse rod or track;

cultivate, in relation to a drug of dependence, has the same meaning as it has in section 70(1) of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981;

distribution system has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Law;

drug of dependence has the same meaning as it has in section 4(1) of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981;

electrical installation worker has the same meaning as in the Electricity Safety Act 1998;

electrical safety check means a check of all electrical installations, fixtures and fittings carried out in accordance with section 4 of AS/NZS 3019 "Electrical installations—Periodic verification", as published or amended from time to time;

electrical work has the same meaning as in the Electricity Safety Act 1998;

energy efficient fixed cooler means—

(a)a non‑portable, non‑ducted electric air conditioner or heat pump capable of cooling, with a 3 star or above cooling rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(ba); or

(b)a ducted electric air conditioner or heat pump capable of cooling, with a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 or above in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bb);

energy efficient fixed heater means—

(a)on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027—

(i)a non‑portable, non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump with a 2 star or above heating rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(ba); or

(ii)a non‑portable gas space heater with a 2 star or above heating rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(d); or

(iii)a ducted heating or hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises; or

(iv)a domestic solid fuel burning appliance; and

(b)on and from 1 March 2027—

(i)an electric, non‑portable, non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump capable of heating with a 2 star or above heating rating in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(ba); or

(ii)an electric ducted heating system with a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 or above in the energy rating system prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bb) for ducted systems;

energy efficient water heater means a heat pump water heater or solar water heater that complies with—

(a)the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bc); or

(b)the minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems prescribed in regulation 23(1)(bc);

fixed cooler means a cooler that is not designed or manufactured to be portable;

fixed heater means a heater that is not designed or manufactured to be portable;

flueless gas cooking appliance means a cooking appliance that—

(a)uses gas to produce flame or heat; and

(b)is designed not to discharge its flue gases through a flue;

flueless space heater means a heating appliance that—

(a)uses gas to produce flame or heat for the purpose of space heating; and

(b)is designed not to discharge its flue gases through a flue;

foil or foil‑faced bulk insulation product means a bulk insulation product with a reflective metallic surface which is—

(a)readily able to conduct electricity; and

(b)laminated onto paper, plastic or bulk insulation materials; and

(c)available as continuous or separate metal foil products;

gas installation has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety Act 1997;

gas safety check means—

(a)the following gas installation checks—

(i)that LPG cylinders and associated gas components are installed correctly;

(ii)that appliance gas isolation valves are installed where required by AS/NZS 5601.1 "Gas installations", as published or amended from time to time;

(iii)that gas appliances and their components are accessible for servicing and adjustment;

(iv)that the gas installation is electrically safe;

(v)that clearances from appliances to combustible surfaces are in accordance with installation instructions and AS/NZS5601.1 "Gas installations", as published or amended from time to time;

(vi)that there is adequate ventilation for appliances to operate safely;

(vii)that gas appliances (including cookers) are adequately restrained from tipping over;

(viii)checking the condition of gas appliance flue systems including chimneys;

(ix)checking gas appliances for evidence of certification; and

(b)testing gas installations for leakage; and

(c)for a standard gas installation, servicing all Type A gas appliances that are part of that installation;

Note

See regulation 12(4) of the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018, which prescribes a standard under section 72 of the Gas Safety Act 1997 for servicing work carried out on a Type A gas appliance that is part of a standard gas installation. Section 72 of the Gas Safety Act 1997 requires that a person carrying out gasfitting work ensure that the work complies with the standards and requirements prescribed under that Act in relation to that work.

GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019, or any corresponding subsequent determination, made under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth;

GEMS (Dishwashers) Determination means the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015, or any corresponding subsequent determination, made under the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth;

habitable room has the same meaning as it has in the Building Code of Australia;

heat pump water heater means an electric powered water heater using a vapour compression cycle and incorporating a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, which delivers heat to the water either directly or indirectly;

licensed electrician means an electrical installation worker holding an electrician's licence under Division 2 of Part 3 of the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020;

licensed gasfitter has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018;

municipal building surveyor has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

national broadband network has the same meaning as it has in section 5 of the National Broadband Network Companies Act 2011 of the Commonwealth;

National Construction Code means the National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as amended, published or adopted from time to time;

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National Electricity Rules has the same meaning as in the Electricity Industry Act 2000;

open‑flued gas appliance means an indoor gas appliance that—

(a)uses a gaseous fuel to produce flame, heat, light, power or an aesthetic effect; and

(b)is designed to be connected to a flue system; and

(c)draws combustion air from the room or space in which it is installed;

owners corporation has the same meaning as it has in section 3 of the Owners Corporations Act 2006;

participating registered agency has the same meaning as in section 4(1) of the Housing Act 1983;

Plumbing Code of Australia has the same meaning as in Part 12A of the Building Act 1993;

pool barrier compliance check means an inspection of a swimming pool barrier that resulted in a certificate of pool and spa barrier compliance being issued for that barrier in accordance with Division 5 of Part 9A of the Building Regulations 2018;

pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist, in relation to premises, means a record—

(a)showing that the following checks have been carried out by a licensed electrician or a registered electrical contractor—

(i)all power to the premises, including onsite generation sources, can be isolated safely;

(ii)there is no cabling or equipment in the ceiling space that remains connected to an electricity supply or charged after the mains switchboard is isolated;

(iii)any photovoltaic (PV) array direct current cables in the ceiling space are labelled in accordance with AS/NZS 5033, "Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays", as published from time to time;

(iv)in the case of premises in which a PV array cable is installed in a ceiling space, a warning sign is installed adjacent to the access point, in accordance with clause 5.3.1.2 of AS/NZS 5033, "Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays", as published from time to time;

(v)each final subcircuit in the ceiling space is connected to a Residual Current Device;

(vi)wiring and cables present in ceiling spaces are safe;

(vii)wiring and cables present in ceiling spaces are clearly identified in accordance with clause 4.3 of AS 3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time;

(viii)wiring and cable joints in ceiling spaces are safely enclosed;

(ix)any electrical appliances, lighting, exhaust fans and flues present in ceiling spaces are clearly identified;

(x)any existing ceiling insulation is clearly identified;

(xi)any electrically conductive insulation present in the ceiling space is assessed in accordance with clause 4.3 of AS 3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time;

(xii)in the case of premises in which recessed luminaries are installed in roof spaces, a warning sign has been installed in the roof space adjacent to the access panel in accordance with clause 4.3 of AS 3999, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation", as published from time to time;

(xiii)ceiling spaces are free from electrical hazards which may cause harm to a person installing insulation;

(xiv)any electrically conductive conduit present in the ceiling space is properly earthed in accordance with the AS/NZS 3000, "Electrical installations", as published or amended from time to time;

(xv)in the case of premises in which there a consumer mains cable or solar PV cable in the ceiling space that is not in conduit, a record of the presence of the cable;

(xvi)in the case of premises in relation to which the licensed electrician or the registered electrical contractor recommends that electrical work or other work is carried out before insulation work is commenced, a description of the work that is recommended;

(xvii)in the case of premises to which work recommended under subparagraph (xvi) is carried out before insulation work is commenced, a description of the work that is carried out; and

(b)containing the following—

(i)the address of the premises;

(ii)the name, licence or registration number and signature of the licensed electrician or registered electrical contractor carrying out the checks;

(iii)the date on which the checks are carried out;

(iv)the signature of the owner of the premises or their representative;

(v)if electrical work has been carried out, the signature of the licensed electrician or the registered electrical contractor carrying out the work;

(vi)the number appearing on the certificate of electrical safety completed in respect of any electrical work carried out;

registered electrical contractor means an electrical contractor registered under Division 3 of Part 2 of the Electricity Safety (Registration and Licensing) Regulations 2020;

registered gasfitter has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018;

registered housing association has the same meaning as it has in section 4(1) of the Housing Act 1983;

registered housing provider has the same meaning as it has in section 4(1) of the Housing Act 1983;

registered place means a place included in the Heritage Register within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Heritage Act 2017;

relevant building surveyor has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

relocatable swimming pool has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

RE (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination means the Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016, or any corresponding subsequent determination, made under the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001 of the Commonwealth;

small‑scale technology certificate has the same meaning as in section 5(1) of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Act 2000 of the Commonwealth;

specialised housing program means a program where accommodation is provided on a temporary, non‑profit basis—

(a)by a person or body who receives funding at the direction of the Minister for Housing or the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence; and

(b)for persons—

(i)who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of experiencing homelessness; or

(ii)who are being subjected to family violence or are at risk of being subjected to family violence;

solar pre‑heater means a solar water heater without a booster heating unit;

solar water heater means an electric system for heating water that includes a solar collector and a container that heats water by means of radiant energy from the sun;

Examples

1.    A single container solar water heater with electric boosting.

2.    2 or more solar pre‑heat containers connected to each other and to an electric booster.

3.    A solar pre‑heater coupled with a conventional electric storage water heater.

standard connection service has the same meaning as in Chapter 5A of the National Electricity Rules;

standard gas installation has the same meaning as it has in the Gas Safety Act 1997;

swimming pool has the same meaning as it has in section 3(1) of the Building Act 1993;

the Act means the Residential Tenancies Act 1997;

traffick, in relation to a drug of dependence, has the same meaning as it has in section 70(1) of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981;

transmission system has the same meaning as in the National Electricity (Victoria) Law;

Type A gas appliance means a Type A appliance within the meaning of the Gas Safety Act 1997;

water efficient shower head means, on and from 1 March 2027, a shower head with a water efficiency rating of 4 stars or above as determined in accordance with AS/NZS 6400, "Water efficient products—Rating and labelling", as issued, published or remade from time to time.

6Temporary crisis accommodation

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(2)For the purposes of paragraph (d) of the definition of temporary crisis accommodation in section 3 of the Act, accommodation is prescribed to be temporary crisis accommodation if it is accommodation which is provided—

(a)for a person—

(i)experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness; or

(ii)being subjected to family violence or at risk of being subjected to family violence; and

(b)by a person or body which receives funding on the direction of the Minister for Housing or the Minister for Prevention of Family Violence for the purpose of providing such accommodation.

7Urgent site repairs

For the purposes of the definition of urgent site repairs in section 3 of the Act, the following are prescribed as urgent repairs to a site or a Part 4A site—

(a)any fault or damage which makes the site or Part 4A site unsafe, unsecure or uninhabitable, including serious flood, storm, or fire damage to the site or Part 4A site, or to a structure or fixture on the site or Part 4A site that is owned by a caravan park owner or site owner;

(b)any failure or breakdown of gas supply, electricity supply, water supply or sewerage access to, under or affecting a site or Part 4A site;

(c)any fault or damage that impedes safe access to a site or Part 4A site;

(d)subsidence of a site or Part 4A site.

8Residential agreements

For the purposes of section 14(2) of the Act, a residential rental agreement is a prescribed agreement if—

(a)the residential rental provider is the Director of Housing; and

(b)the residential rental agreement arises because the renter was directly affected by the bushfires that occurred in Victoria in January and February 2009.

9Educational institutions—formal affiliation criteria

For the purposes of section 21(3) of the Act, the prescribed criteria are in Schedule 2.

10Standard form residential rental agreements

(1)For the purposes of section 26(1) of the Act, the prescribed standard form is Form 1 in Schedule 1.

(2)For the purposes of section 26(1A)(b) of the Act, the prescribed standard form is Form 2 in Schedule 1.

(3)For the purposes of section 26(1B) of the Act, the prescribed standard form is Form 1 in Schedule 1.

11Prohibited terms

For the purposes of section 27B(1)(g) of the Act, the following are prescribed prohibited terms—

(a)a term which binds the renter to a contract that the renter did not agree to in writing, after having an opportunity to review the contract, before entering into the residential rental agreement;

(b)a term which requires the renter to indemnify the residential rental provider;

(c)a term which prevents the renter from making a claim for compensation because the rented premises is not available on the commencement date of the residential rental agreement;

(d)a term which requires the renter to pay rent in advance by a payment method which requires additional costs (other than bank fees or account fees payable on the renter's bank account);

(e)a term which requires the renter to use the services of a third party service provider nominated by the residential rental provider other than an embedded network;

(f)a term which imposes fees for, or delegates, safety‑related maintenance that is the responsibility of the residential rental provider;

(g)a term which makes the renter liable for the residential rental provider's costs of filing an application at the Tribunal;

(h)a term which makes the renter liable by default for an insurance excess to be paid under an insurance policy of the rental provider;

(i)a term which imposes fixed fees for terminating a residential rental agreement early, unless the basis for calculating the fixed fees has been set out in the agreement.

12Professional cleaning

(1)For the purposes of section 27C(1)(a) of the Act, the following term is prescribed—

The residential rental provider must not require the renter to arrange professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard at the end of the tenancy, unless—

(a)professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard was carried out to the rented premises immediately before the start of the tenancy and the renter was advised that professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard had been carried out to those premises immediately before the start of the tenancy; or

(b)professional cleaning or cleaning to a professional standard is required to restore the rented premises to the same condition they were in immediately before the start of the tenancy, having regard to the condition report and taking into account fair wear and tear.

(2)For the purposes of section 27C(1)(b) of the Act, the following term is prescribed—

The renter must have all or part of the rented premises professionally cleaned, or pay the cost of having all or part of the rented premises professionally cleaned, if professional cleaning becomes required to restore the premises to the condition they were in immediately before the start of the tenancy, having regard to the condition report and taking into account fair wear and tear.

13Safety-related activities

For the purposes of section 27C(2) of the Act, the prescribed terms are in Schedule 3.

14Statement of information for rental applicants

For the purposes of section 29C of the Act, the prescribed information is in Form 3 in Schedule 1.

14AForm for application to enter residential rental agreement

(1)This Regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2)For the purposes of section 30AC of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(3)Subregulation (2) does not apply in the case of an application to enter into a residential rental agreement—

(a)if the residential rental provider is—

(i)Homes Victoria; or

(ii)a registered agency (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(b)if the application is in respect of—

(i)housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(ii)accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program.

14BInformation which residential rental provider may request rental applicant to disclose

(1)This regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2)For the purposes of section 30BA(a) of the Act, the prescribed identity information is the information set out in items 4 and 7 of Part A of Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(3)For the purposes of section 30BA(b) of the Act the prescribed financial information is the information set out in item 6 of Part A of Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(4)For the purposes of section 30BA(c) of the Act the prescribed information relating to the applicant's employment is the information set out in item 5 of Part A of Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(5)For the purposes of section 30BA(d) of the Act the other prescribed matters are set out in Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(6)This regulation does not apply if—

(a)the residential rental provider is—

(i)Homes Victoria; or

(ii)a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983; or

(b)the application is in respect of—

(i)housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(ii)accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program.

15Information which residential rental provider must not require rental applicant to disclose

(1)This regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2)For the purposes of section 30C of the Act, the prescribed information is any information other than the information set out in Form 3A in Schedule 1.

(3)Subregulation (2) does not apply to a request for the disclosure of information from a person who applies to enter into a residential rental agreement if—

(a)the residential rental provider is—

(i)Homes Victoria; or

(ii)a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983; or

(b)the application is in respect of—

(i)housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(ii)accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program.

16Information which residential rental provider must disclose to rental applicant

(1)For the purposes of section 30D(d) of the Act, the prescribed details are—

(a)the ABN and trading name of the embedded network operator; and

(b)the contact details, including any phone number and website address of the embedded network operator; and

(c)the electricity tariffs and all associated fees and charges that may apply to the customer in relation to the sale of electricity, or where that information can be accessed.

(2)For the purposes of section 30D(e) of the Act, the following information is prescribed—

(a)if the rented premises or common property is known by the residential rental provider to have been the location of a homicide in the last 5 years;

(b)if the rented premises comply with the rental minimum standards;

(c)on and from 31 December 2021, if the residential rental provider has received a repair notice, in the last 3 years, relating to mould or damp in the premises caused by or related to the building structure;

(d)the date of the most recent gas safety check, electrical safety check, and pool barrier compliance check, if required, for the rented premises;

(e)any outstanding recommendations for work to be completed from a gas safety check and electrical safety check;

(f)if the rented premises is a registered place;

(g)if the rented premises is known by the residential rental provider—

(i)to be contaminated because of prior use of the rented premises for the trafficking or cultivation of a drug of dependence in the last 5 years; or

(ii)to have friable or non-friable asbestos based on an inspection by a suitably qualified person; or

(iii)to be affected by a building or planning application that has been lodged with the relevant authority;

(h)if the rented premises or common property is known by the residential rental provider to be the subject of any notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation issued by a relevant building surveyor, municipal building surveyor, public authority or government department relating to any building defects or safety concerns associated with the rented premises or common property at the time of disclosure, a description of the notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation;

Example

Any building notices or orders, reports or recommendations issued by the Victorian Building Authority, local councils, relevant building surveyors, or municipal building surveyors that relate to any building defects or safety concerns such as the presence of combustible cladding, water leaks or structural issues affecting the rented premises or common property.

(i)if there is a current domestic building work dispute under the Domestic Building Contracts Act 1995 which applies to or affects the rented premises;

(j)if there is a current dispute under Part 10 of the Owners Corporations Act 2006 which applies to or affects the rented premises;

(k)a copy of any owners corporation rules applicable to the rented premises.

17Amount of rent for which maximum bond does not apply

For the purposes of section 31(3) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $900.

Note

Sections 34(1)(a) and 40 of the Act refer to the amount prescribed by this regulation.

18Form of condition report

For the purposes of section 35(1B) of the Act, a condition report is in the prescribed form if it contains the information in Form 4 in Schedule 1.

19Payment methods for rent

For the purposes of section 42(5) of the Act, the prescribed payment method is electronic funds transfer.

20Exemption from receipts for rent

(1)For the purposes of section 43(4) of the Act, the Director of Housing or an agent of the Director of Housing is prescribed as a person who is exempt from the requirements of section 43(1), (2) and (3) of the Act.

(2)Despite subregulation (1), if the Director of Housing or an agent of the Director of Housing gives a receipt for payment of rent under a residential rental agreement, the receipt must—

(a)be in writing; and

(b)state—

(i)particulars sufficient to identify the renter and the rented premises; and

(ii)the date of receipt; and

(iii)the amount paid; and

(iv)the fact that the payment is for rent.

21Form of notice of rent increase to renter

For the purposes of section 44(1) of the Act, the prescribed form is Form 5 in Schedule 1.

21AMatters to be considered by the Director when determining if rent is excessive

(1)This regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2)For the purposes of section 45(4)(b)(ii) of the Act, the prescribed matters in relation to an application under section 45(1)(b) of the Act are—

(a)the proposed rent compared to the current rent; and

(b)the rate of increase between the current rent and the proposed rent having regard to the annual inflation rate; and

(c)relevant similarities and differences between the premises and comparable premises that are the basis of comparison under section 47(3)(a) of the Act, including—

(i)the location; and

(ii)the facilities at the premises; and

(iii)the size of the land and any dwelling on the land; and

(iv)the state of repair and general condition of the dwelling or dwellings; and

(v)the number of bedrooms; and

(d)whether the residential rental provider is contravening a provision of Division 5A of Part 2 of the Act and the contravention is the subject of—

(i)an order made by the Tribunal; or

(ii)an infringement notice issued by an authorised officer within the meaning of section 510B of the Act; or

(iii)a court order; and

(e)if—

(i)the residential rental provider is a provider listed in subregulation (4); or

(ii)the application is in respect of—

(A)housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(B)accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program—

any proposed rent that has been validated by the Valuer‑General and approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Homes Victoria in relation to the premises.

(3)For the purposes of subregulation (2)(b), the annual inflation rate means the Consumer Price Index—All Groups Melbourne calculated using the most recent quarterly release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that states the "All Groups CPI" change in the past 12 months for Melbourne.

(4)For the purposes of subregulation (2)(e), the residential rental providers are—

(a)Homes Victoria; or

(b)a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983.

21BMatters to be considered by Tribunal when determining if rent is excessive

(1)This regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2)For the purposes of section 47(3)(j) of the Act, the prescribed matters in relation to an application under section 46 in relation to a proposed rent increase are—

(a)the proposed rent compared to the current rent; and

(b)the rate of increase of the proposed rent compared to the current rent, having regard to the annual inflation rate; and

(c)relevant similarities or differences between the premises and comparable premises that are the basis of comparison under section 47(3)(a) of the Act, including—

(i)the location of the premises; and

(ii)the facilities at the premises; and

(iii)the size of the land and any dwelling on the land; and

(iv)state of repair and general condition of the dwelling or dwellings; and

(v)the number of bedrooms; and

(d)whether the residential rental provider is contravening a provision of Division 5A of Part 2 of the Act and the contravention is the subject of—

(i)an order made by the Tribunal; or

(ii)an infringement notice issued by an authorised officer within the meaning of section 510B of the Act; or

(iii)a court order; and

(e)if—

(i)the residential rental provider is a provider listed in subregulation (4); or

(ii)the application is in respect of—

(A)housing provided under a Victorian Affordable Housing Program (within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983); or

(B)accommodation that is provided under a specialised housing program—

any proposed rent that has been validated by the Valuer‑General and approved by the Chief Executive Officer of Homes Victoria in relation to the premises.

(3)For the purposes of subregulation (2)(b), the annual inflation rate means the Consumer Price Index—All Groups Melbourne calculated using the most recent quarterly release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics that states the "All Groups CPI" change in the past 12 months for Melbourne.

(4)For the purposes of subregulation (2)(e), the residential rental providers are—

(a)Homes Victoria; or

(b)a registered agency within the meaning of the Housing Act 1983.

21CProhibited rental application and rent payment fees

(1)This regulation has effect on and after 31 March 2026.

(2)For the purposes of section 51A(1) of the Act, the prescribed matters are the following—

(a)background checks;

(b)tenancy or rental agreement history checks;

(c)credit checks;

(d)tenancy or rental agreement database checks;

(e)identity verification;

(f)administrative costs;

(g)failed payments;

(h)an application to enter into a residential rental agreement;

(i)rent payment (other than payment surcharge fees permitted under any other Act).

22Utility charges

For the purposes of section 53(1)(h) of the Act, the prescribed charges are—

(a)all charges relating to the pumping out and cleaning of sewage and septic tanks that is required for reasons other than damage caused by the renter; and

(b)all costs and charges with respect to the initial installation of fixed internet and telecommunications connections to the rented premises, including through the national broadband network; and

(c)all cartage charges for refilling fire safety water tanks; and

(d)all cartage charges for drinking water unless the charges are related to the amount of water supplied to the rented premises during the renter's occupation.

23Efficiency rating systems

(1)For the purposes of sections 54(1), 69 and 72(3) of the Act, except if the rented premises are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following systems of rating the efficiency of any appliances, fixtures and fittings are prescribed—

(a)for the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005;

(b)on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the rating system in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

(ba)on and from 1 March 2027, for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the star rating system in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

(bb)on and from 1 March 2027, for the energy efficiency of a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor and Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor rating systems in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

(bc)on and from 1 March 2027, for the energy efficiency of a heat pump water heater or solar water heater—

(i)the system comprised of small‑scale technology certificates calculated in accordance with the RE (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination; or

(ii)the energy savings system calculated in accordance with AS/NZS 4234, "Heated water systems—Calculation of energy consumption", as amended and published from time to time;

(c)for a dishwasher, the energy efficiency system for energy as determined in accordance with the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015;

(d)for the energy efficiency of a gas space heater—

(i)a determination in accordance with AS/NZS 5263.1.3, "Gas Appliances Part 1.3 Gas space heating appliances", as amended and published from time to time; and

(ii)a certification through an acceptance scheme authorised under section 68 of the Gas Safety Act 1997.

(2)For the purposes of sections 164(1), 181, 188(3), 188A(3) and 206ZZAA(3) of the Act, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 is the prescribed system of rating the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting. 

23AEfficiency rating systems—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

(1)For the purposes of sections 54(1), 69 and 72(3) of the Act, the following systems of rating the efficiency of any appliances, fixtures and fittings are prescribed for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program—

(a)for the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005;

(b)for the energy efficiency of a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, the star rating system in the GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination;

(c)for a dishwasher, the energy efficiency system for energy as determined in accordance with the GEMS (Dishwashers) Determination;

(d)for the energy efficiency of a gas space heater—

(i)a determination in accordance with AS/NZS 5263.1.3, "Gas appliances Part 1.3: Gas space heating appliances", as amended and published from time to time; and

(ii)a certification through an acceptance scheme authorised under section 68 of the Gas Safety Act 1997.

(2)For the purposes of sections 164(1), 181, 188(3), 188A(3) and 206ZZAA(3) of the Act, the WELS scheme in the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005 is the prescribed system of rating the water efficiency of an appliance, fixture or fitting.

24Ratings—residential rental provider's liability for charges for supply to non-complying appliances

(1)For the purposes of section 54(1) of the Act, except for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(a)on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, which use or supply water—

(i)a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively;

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(ab)on and from 1 March 2027, for any appliances, fixtures and fittings other than a dishwasher, water efficient shower head or water heater which use or supply water—

(i)a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

(ac)on and from 1 March 2027, for water heating by an energy efficient water heater, the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, or minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems referred to in regulation 23(1)(bc), unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2G) or (2H) exists;

(ad)on and from 1 March 2027, for a shower head—

(i)a 4 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 4 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively—a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a);

(b)for a dishwasher—

(i)the levels of ratings prescribed under subregulation (1)(a); and

(ii)a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(c);

(c)on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b), unless it would be unreasonable to install the non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(ca)on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 3 star cooling rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2E) or (2G) exists;

(cb)on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2F) or (2G) exists;

(d)for a gas space heater—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater;

(e)on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2E) or (2G) exists;

(f)on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2F) or (2G) exists.

(2)On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the purposes of subregulation 1(c)(ii) and (d)(ii) it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a)the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(2A)Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an air conditioner or heat pump, it is unreasonable if—

(a)the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(2B)For the purposes of subregulation (2A), the following is not part of the cost of installation—

(a)the cost of electrical work required for the installation; and

(b)the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load.

(2C)Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater, it is unreasonable if—

(a)the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive; or

(d)heated water to the rented premises is supplied by a centralised system.

(2D)For the purposes of subregulation (2C)—

(a)the cost of electrical work required for the installation is not part of the cost of installation; and

(b)the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load is part of the cost of installation.

(2E)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca) and (e), the circumstance is that both the existing air conditioning appliance and the replacement air conditioning appliance are fixed ducted evaporative cooling systems.

(2F)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(cb) and (f), the circumstances are—

(a)both the fixed heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater are domestic solid fuel burning appliances; or

(b)the replacement fixed heater is an electric hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises.

(2G)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ac), (ca), (cb), (e) and (f), the circumstances are—

(a)the air conditioner, heat pump or water heater is being replaced under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or

(b)the fuel source for both the fixed heater or water heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater or water heater is liquified petroleum gas; or

(c)installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or

(d)the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.

(2H)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ac), the circumstance is that a temporary water heater is installed for no more than 60 days.

(3)Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

Note

See section 54 of the Act.

24ARatings—residential rental provider's liability for charges for supply to non‑complying appliances—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

(1)For the purposes of section 54(1) of the Act, for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(a)for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, which use or supply water—

(i)a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

Examples

1.If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2.If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(b)for a dishwasher—

(i)the levels of ratings prescribed under subregulation (1)(a); and

(ii)a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(c);

(c)for a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b), unless it would be unreasonable to install the non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(d)for a gas space heater—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d), unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater.

(2)For the purposes of subregulation 1(c)(ii) and (d)(ii), it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a)the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(3)Nothing in this regulation prevents the use of an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

Note

See section 54 of the Act.

25Safety devices

For the purposes of section 63A(1) of the Act, the following safety devices are prescribed—

(a)a smoke alarm;

(b)a carbon monoxide alarm;

(c)a residual current device;

(d)a swimming pool barrier;

(e)a fire sprinkler system;

(f)a fire hose reel;

(g)a fire blanket;

(h)a fire extinguisher;

(i)a fire window;

(j)a fire hydrant;

(k)a security camera located in a common area;

(l)any emergency lighting;

(m)a hot water safety device.

26Modifications which can be made without residential rental provider's consent

For the purposes of section 64(1) of the Act, the following modifications are prescribed—

(a)in a rented premises that is not a registered place—

(i)installation of picture hooks or screws for wall mounts, shelves or brackets on surfaces other than exposed brick or concrete walls; and

(ii)installation of wall anchoring devices on surfaces other than exposed brick or concrete walls to secure items of furniture; and

(iii)installation of LED light globes which do not require new light fittings; and

(iv)installation of a water efficient shower head if the original shower head is retained; and

(v)installation of blind or cord anchors; and

(vi)installation of security lights, alarm systems or security cameras that—

(A)do not impact on the privacy of neighbours; and

Example

A renter must not install a security camera or security light that directly faces a neighbouring premises.

(B)can be easily removed from the rented premises; and

(C)are not hardwired to the rented premises; and

(vii)installation of hardware-mounted child safety gates on walls (other than exposed brick or concrete walls);

(b)in all rented premises—

(i)installation of non-permanent window film for insulation, reduced heat transfer or privacy; and

(ii)installation of a wireless doorbell; and

(iii)replacement of curtains if the original curtains are retained by the renter; and

(iv)installation of adhesive child safety locks on drawers and doors; and

(v)installation of pressure mounted child safety gates; and

(vi)installation of a lock on a letterbox.

27Practitioners

For the purposes of section 64(1B)(c)(ii) of the Act, a prescribed practitioner is a registered health practitioner within the meaning of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law.

28Modifications for which residential rental provider must not unreasonably refuse consent

For the purposes of section 64(1B)(h) of the Act, the following modifications are prescribed—

(a)installation of picture hooks or screws for wall mounts, shelves or brackets on exposed brick or concrete walls;

(b)installation of hardware-mounted child safety gates on exposed brick or concrete walls;

(c)installation of wall anchoring devices on exposed brick or concrete walls to secure items of furniture;

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(e)installation by a suitably qualified person of a security system which does not impact on the privacy of neighbours if an invoice with the name of the installer is provided to the residential rental provider at the time the consent is requested;

Example

A residential rental provider may reasonably refuse a request to install a security camera or security light that directly faces a neighbouring premises.

(f)installation of flyscreens on doors and windows;

(g)installation of a vegetable or herb garden;

(h)installation of a secure letterbox;

(i)painting of the rented premises;

(j)modifications to secure external gates in rented premises that are not multi-unit dwellings;

(k)any modification which contributes to the conservation within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Heritage Act 2017 of a registered place and is proposed to be undertaken in accordance with Part 5 of that Act.

29Rental minimum standards

(1)For the purposes of section 65A of the Act, the rental minimum standards for rented premises, except rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, are in Schedule 4.

(2)For the purposes of section 65A of the Act, the rental minimum standards for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program are in Schedule 6.

30Requirements for gas and electrical safety check record keeping

(1)For the purposes of section 68B of the Act, the prescribed requirements for the keeping and production of records of gas safety checks conducted at the rented premises are the following—

(a)a record of a gas safety check must include the following information—

(i)the name of the licensed or registered gasfitter who conducted the check;

(ii)the licence or registration number of the licensed or registered gasfitter who conducted the check;

(iii)the date the check was conducted;

(iv)the results of the check, including any servicing and repairs required and actions taken to address the repair;

(ab)a record of a gas safety check conducted on a standard gas installation must include a copy of the record of work given to the residential rental provider under regulation 36(3) or 37(3) of the Gas Safety (Gas Installation) Regulations 2018 for each Type A gas appliance that is part of that installation;

(b)a record of a gas safety check must be kept until a record of the next gas safety check is created;

(c)a copy of the most recent gas safety check must be provided to the renter within 7 days after receipt by a residential rental provider of a written request from the renter.

(2)For the purposes of section 68B of the Act, the prescribed requirements for the keeping and production of records of electrical safety checks conducted at the rented premises are the following—

(a)a record of an electrical safety check must include the following information—

(i)the name of the licensed or registered electrician who conducted the check;

(ii)the licence or registration number of the licensed or registered electrician who conducted the check;

(iii)the date the check was conducted;

(iv)the results of the check, including any repairs that were required and actions taken to address the repair;

(v)a report prepared in accordance with section 2 of AS/NZS 3019, "Electrical installations—Periodic verification", as published or amended from time to time;

(b)a record of an electrical safety check must be kept until a record of the next electrical safety check is created;

(c)a copy of the most recent electrical safety check must be provided to the renter within 7 days after receipt by a residential rental provider of a written request from the renter.

31Rating compliance for residential rental provider's appliances

(1)For the purposes of section 69 of the Act, except for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(a)for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, and on and from 1 March 2027, a water efficient shower head or water heater, which use or supply water—

(i)a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—a replacement with the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

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(b)for a dishwasher—

(i)the levels of ratings prescribed under subregulation (1)(a); and

(ii)a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(c);

(c)on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(ca)on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 3 star cooling rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2E) or (2G) exists;

(cb)on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2F) or (2G) exists;

(d)for a gas space heater—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater;

(e)on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Total Cooling Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.8 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2E) or (2G) exists;

(f)on and from 1 March 2027, for heating by a ducted air conditioner or heat pump, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor of 3.2 in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(bb) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2F) or (2G) exists;

(g)on and from 1 March 2027, for water heating by an energy efficient water heater, the minimum energy savings specified in Table B2D2b in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, or minimum small‑scale technology certificates specified in Table B2D2a in Part B2 of the Plumbing Code of Australia, calculated in accordance with the efficiency rating systems referred to in regulation 23(1)(bc), unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater; or

(ii)a circumstance specified in subregulation (2G) or (2H) exists;

(h)on and from 1 March 2027, for a shower head—

(i)a 4 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 4 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a).

(2)On and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)(ii) and (d)(ii) it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a)the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(2A)Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an air conditioner or heat pump, it is unreasonable if—

(a)the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average cost of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(2B)For the purposes of subregulation (2A), the following is not part of the cost of installation—

(a)the cost of electrical work required for the installation;

(b)the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load.

(2C)Without limiting the grounds on which it is unreasonable to install an energy efficient water heater, it is unreasonable if—

(a)the cost of installation is significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 1 building or Class 2 building equivalent to the rented premises; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive; or

(d)heated water to the rented premises is supplied by a centralised system.

(2D)For the purposes of subregulation (2C)—

(a)the cost of electrical work required for the installation is not part of the cost of installation; and

(b)the cost of upgrading an electrical switchboard to accommodate additional electrical load is part of the cost of installation.

(2E)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca) and (e), the circumstance is that both the air conditioning appliance and the replacement air conditioning appliance are ducted evaporative fixed cooler systems.

(2F)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(cb) and (f), the circumstances are—

(a)both the fixed heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater are domestic solid fuel burning appliances; or

(b)the replacement fixed heater is an electric hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises.

(2G)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(ca), (cb), (e), (f) and (g), the circumstances are—

(a)the air conditioner, heat pump or water heater is being replaced under a manufacturer, supplier or installer warranty; or

(b)the fuel source for both the fixed heater or water heater to be replaced and the replacement fixed heater or water heater is liquified petroleum gas; or

(c)installation requires augmentation of a transmission system or a distribution system to provide more than a basic connection service or a standard connection service; or

(d)the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.

(2H)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(g), the circumstance is that a temporary water heater is installed for no more than 60 days.

(3)Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

Note

See section 69 of the Act.

31ARating compliance for residential rental provider's appliances—community housing or housing provided as part of specialised housing program

(1)For the purposes of section 69 of the Act, for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(a)for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, which use or supply water—

(i)a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, if installed will not operate effectively, the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(a) that will operate effectively;

Examples

1.If a 3 star rated tap or shower rose does not produce sufficient water pressure because of the age of the plumbing, a one or 2 star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

2.If a 2 star rated tap or shower rose cannot operate effectively, a one star rated tap or shower rose may be installed.

(b)for a dishwasher—

(i)the levels of ratings prescribed under subregulation (1)(a); and

(ii)a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(c);

(c)for a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(d)for a gas space heater—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23A(1)(d) unless it would be unreasonable to install the gas space heater.

(2)For the purposes of subregulation (1)(c)(ii) and (d)(ii), it would be unreasonable to install an air conditioner, heat pump or gas space heater if—

(a)the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(3)Nothing in this regulation prevents the replacement of an appliance, fixture or fitting with an appliance, fixture or fitting of a level of rating above the level of rating prescribed in subregulation (1).

Note

See section 69 of the Act.

32Amount—urgent repairs by renter

For the purposes of section 72(2)(b) of the Act, the prescribed amount is $2500.

33Compliance with efficiency systems for urgent repairs by renter

(1)For the purposes of section 72(3) of the Act, except for rented premises which are community housing or provided as part of a specialised housing program, the following levels of ratings are prescribed—

(a)for any appliances, fixtures and fittings, other than a dishwasher, and on and from 1 March 2027, a water efficient shower head or water heater, which use or supply water—

(i)a 3 star rating in the WELS scheme in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a); or

(ii)if, because of the age, nature or structure of the plumbing in the rented premises, a replacement with a 3 star rating referred to in subparagraph (i) cannot be installed or, when installed will not operate effectively—the highest rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(a) of a replacement that will operate effectively;

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(b)for a dishwasher—

(i)the levels of ratings prescribed under subregulation (1)(a); and

(ii)a 3 star rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(c);

(c)on and from 1 July 2025 until 28 February 2027, for a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump—

(i)in a Class 1 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b); or

(ii)in a Class 2 building, a 2 star heating rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(b) unless it would be unreasonable to install the non-ducted air conditioner or heat pump;

(ca)on and from 1 March 2027, for cooling by a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump referred to in paragraph (a) of the definition of energy efficient fixed cooler, a 3 star cooling rating in the efficiency rating system referred to in regulation 23(1)(ba) for the climate area of the rented premises, unless—

(i)it is unreasonable to install a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump; or

(a)reasonably block light; and

(b)provide reasonable privacy to the renter.

11Windows

(1)All external windows in the rented premises that are capable of opening must be able to be set in a closed or open position.

(2)All external windows in the rented premises which are capable of opening must have a functioning latch to secure the windows against external entry.

Note

A window lock or bolt will meet the minimum standard referred to in subclause (2).

12Lighting

(1)The interior rooms, corridors and hallways of the rented premises are to have access to light, whether natural or artificial, which provides a level of illuminance appropriate to the function or use of those rooms.

(2)Each habitable room of the rented premises is to have access to—

(a)natural light, including borrowed light from an adjoining room, during daylight hours, which provides a level of illuminance appropriate to the function or use of the room; and

(b)artificial light during non‑daylight hours which provides a level of illuminance appropriate to the function or use of the room.

(3)Subclauses (1) and (2) do not apply if the rented premises is a registered place and a request for a permit to alter the relevant features of the premises to comply with this standard has been refused in accordance with Part 5 of the Heritage Act 2017.

13Ventilation

(1)If the rented premises is a Class 1 building, each habitable room, bathroom, shower room, toilet and laundry must have ventilation satisfying Performance Requirement P2.4.5 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume Two, or the Acceptable Construction Practice in Part 3.8.5 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume Two.

(2)If the rented premises is within a Class 2 building, each habitable room, bathroom, shower room, toilet and laundry must have ventilation satisfying Performance Requirements FP4.3, FP4.4 and FP4.5 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume One, or the Deemed‑to‑Satisfy Provisions requirements in F4.5, F4.6 and F4.7 of the 2019 Building Code of Australia Volume One.

(3)In this clause—

2019 National Construction Code means the National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as in force on 1 May 2019;

2019 Building Code of Australia Volume One means Volume One of the 2019 National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as in force on 1 May 2019;

2019 Building Code of Australia Volume Two means Volume Two of the 2019 National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as in force on 1 May 2019.

14Heating

(1)In relation to heating in a Class 1 building, a Schedule 6 energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises.

(2)In relation to heating in a Class 2 building—

(a)a Schedule 6 energy efficient fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises unless it is unreasonable to install a Schedule 6 energy efficient fixed heater; or

(b)if it is unreasonable to install a Schedule 6 energy efficient fixed heater in the main living area of the rented premises, a fixed heater in good working order is to be installed in the main living area of the rented premises.

(3)For the purposes of subclause (2)(b), it would be unreasonable to install a Schedule 6 energy efficient fixed heater if—

(a)the cost of installation would be significantly higher than the average price of installation in a Class 2 building; or

(b)owners corporation rules prohibit installation of the appliance; or

(c)compliance with any other Act or local law makes the cost of installation prohibitive.

(4)In this clause—

Schedule 6 energy efficient fixed heater means—

(a)a non‑ducted air conditioner or heat pump with a 2 star or above heating rating in the prescribed energy rating system for non‑ducted air conditioners or heat pumps; or

(b)a gas space heater with a 2 star or above heating rating in the prescribed energy rating system for gas space heaters; or

(c)a ducted heating or hydronic heating system which has an outlet in the main living area of the rented premises; or

(d)a domestic solid fuel burning appliance.

15Corded internal window coverings

On and after 1 December 2025, the standard for corded internal window coverings installed at the rented premises is—

(a)a loose cord that is part of the window covering cannot form a loop of 220 mm or longer that is less than 1600 mm above floor level, and is secured by either—

(i)a cord guide, no part of which is installed lower than 1600 mm above floor level, unless—

(A)the cord guide will remain firmly attached to a wall or other structure specified in the installation instructions for the corded internal window covering when subjected to a tension force of 70 Newtons applied in any direction for 10 seconds; and

(B)the cord is sufficiently secured or tensioned to prevent the formation of a loop 220 mm or longer; or

(ii)a cleat that is installed against a wall or structure at least 1600 mm above floor level; and

(b)the cord guide or cleat in paragraph (a) is to be installed in a way that—

(i)uses any components specified in the installation instructions for the corded internal window covering as necessary to meet requirements for cord safety; and

(ii)is in accordance with the installation instructions for the corded internal window covering for the purpose of ensuring that a loose cord cannot form a loop as described in paragraph (a).

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ENDNOTES

1   General information

See for Victorian Bills, Acts and current Versions of legislation and up-to-date legislative information.

The Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, S.R. No. 3/2021 were made on 27 January 2021 by the Governor in Council under section 511 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, No. 109/1997 and came into operation on 29 March 2021: regulation 3.

The Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 will sunset 10 years after the day of making on 27 January 2031 (see section 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994).

INTERPRETATION OF LEGISLATION ACT 1984 (ILA)

Style changes

Section 54A of the ILA authorises the making of the style changes set out in Schedule 1 to that Act.

References to ILA s. 39B

Sidenotes which cite ILA s. 39B refer to section 39B of the ILA which provides that where an undivided regulation, rule or clause of a Schedule is amended by the insertion of one or more subregulations, subrules or subclauses the original regulation, rule or clause becomes subregulation, subrule or subclause (1) and is amended by the insertion of the expression "(1)" at the beginning of the original regulation, rule or clause.

Interpretation

As from 1 January 2001, amendments to section 36 of the ILA have the following effects:

•     Headings

All headings included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after
1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule.  Any heading inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.
This includes headings to Parts, Divisions or Subdivisions in a Schedule; Orders; Parts into which an Order is divided; clauses; regulations; rules; items; tables; columns; examples; diagrams; notes or forms. 
See section 36(1A)(2A)(2B).

•     Examples, diagrams or notes

All examples, diagrams or notes included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after 1 January 2001 form part of that Statutory Rule.  Any examples, diagrams or notes inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, form part of that Statutory Rule.  See section 36(3A).

•     Punctuation

All punctuation included in a Statutory Rule which is made on or after
1 January 2001 forms part of that Statutory Rule.  Any punctuation inserted in a Statutory Rule which was made before 1 January 2001, by a Statutory Rule made on or after 1 January 2001, forms part of that Statutory Rule.
See section 36(3B).

•     Provision numbers

All provision numbers included in a Statutory Rule form part of that Statutory Rule, whether inserted in the Statutory Rule before, on or after
1 January 2001.  Provision numbers include regulation numbers, rule numbers, subregulation numbers, subrule numbers, paragraphs and subparagraphs.  See section 36(3C).

•     Location of "legislative items"

A "legislative item" is a penalty, an example or a note.  As from 13 October 2004, a legislative item relating to a provision of a Statutory Rule is taken to be at the foot of that provision even if it is preceded or followed by another legislative item that relates to that provision.  For example, if a penalty at the foot of a provision is followed by a note, both of these legislative items will be regarded as being at the foot of that provision.  See section 36B.

•     Other material

Any explanatory memorandum, table of provisions, endnotes, index and other material printed after the Endnotes does not form part of a Statutory Rule.  See section 36(3)(3D)(3E).

2   Table of Amendments

This publication incorporates amendments made to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 by statutory rules, subordinate instruments and Acts.

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Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulations 2021, S.R. No. 21/2021

Date of Making:	23.3.21
Date of Commencement:	29.3.21: reg. 3

Residential Tenancies Amendment Regulations 2022, S.R. No. 35/2022

Date of Making:	31.5.22
Date of Commencement:	1.6.22: reg. 3

Residential Tenancies and Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Amendment (Minimum Energy Efficiency and Safety Standards) Regulations 2024, S.R. No. 130/2024

Date of Making:	26.11.24
Date of Commencement:	Regs 4−6 on 1.12.24: reg. 3

Residential Tenancies Amendment (Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards) Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 63/2025

Date of Making:	1.7.25
Date of Commencement:	1.7.25: reg. 3

Residential Tenancies Amendment (Housing Statement Reform and Part 4A Site Agreements) Regulations 2025, S.R. No. 123/2025

Date of Making:	25.11.25
Date of Commencement:	Regs 5–19 on 25.11.25: reg. 3(1)

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3   Explanatory details

[1] Reg. 4: S.R. No. 14/2019 as amended by S.R. No. 45/2019.

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Penalty Units

These Regulations provide for penalties by reference to penalty units within the meaning of section 110 of the Sentencing Act 1991. The amount of the penalty is to be calculated, in accordance with section 7 of the Monetary Units Act 2004, by multiplying the number of penalty units applicable by the value of a penalty unit.

The value of a penalty unit for the financial year commencing 1 July 2025 is $203.51. The amount of the calculated penalty may be rounded to the nearest dollar.

The value of a penalty unit for future financial years is to be fixed by the Treasurer under section 5 of the Monetary Units Act 2004. The value of a penalty unit for a financial year must be published in the Government Gazette and a Victorian newspaper before 1 June in the preceding financial year.

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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in S.R. No. 3/2021 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2014.

In this table—

BCA Volume One means Volume One of the National Construction Code Series including any variations or additions in the Victoria Appendix set out in Schedule 1 to that Volume; and

BCA Volume Two means Volume Two of the National Construction Code Series including any variations or additions in the Victoria Appendix set out in Schedule 1 to that Volume.

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5 definition of electrical safety check	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3019, "Electrical installations—Periodic verification", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 5 November 2007.	Section 4
Regulation 5 definition of gas safety check	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 5601.1, "Gas Installations", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 16 September 2013.	The whole
Regulation 5 definition of gas safety check	Australian Standard AS4575 "Gas appliances—Servicing of Type A appliances", as published by Standards Australia on 9 August 2019.	Appendix F
Regulation 5 definition of water efficient shower head	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 6400, "Water efficient products—Rating and labelling", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 6 April 2016.	The whole
Regulation 23(1)(b)	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3823.2:2013, "Performance of electrical appliances—Air conditioners and heat pumps Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) requirements", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 May 2013.	The whole
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 23(1)(b)	Australian/New Zealand Standard 3823.1.1, "Performance of electrical appliances—Airconditioners and heat pumps Part 1.1: Non‑ducted airconditioners and heat pumps—Testing and rating for performance", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 May 2013.	The whole
Regulation 23(1)(c)	Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015 made under sections 23 and 35 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth on 30 October 2015.	The whole
Regulation 23(1)(d)(i)	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 5263.1.3:2016, "Gas appliances Part 1.3: Gas space heating appliances", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 8 March 2016.	The whole
Regulation 30(2)(a)(v)	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3019, "Electrical installations—Periodic verification", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 5 November 2007.	Section 2

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 90	NAT 1729-06 "Rental properties 2020", as published by the Australian Taxation Office in June 2020.	The whole
Schedule 4 Cl 9(a)	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3000:2018, "Electrical installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules)", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 26 June 2018.	The whole
Schedule 4 Cl 9(b)(i)	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3190:2016, "Approval and test specification—Residual current devices (current operated earth-leakage devices)", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 10 May 2016.	The whole
Schedule 4 Cl 9(b)(ii)	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 61008:2015, "Residual current operated circuit-breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 1: General rules", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 March 2015.	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Schedule 4 Cl 9(b)(iii)	Australian/New Zealand Standard 61009.1:2015 (incorporating Amendment No. 1), "Residual current operated circuit-breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 1: General rules", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 March 2015.	The whole
Schedule 4 Cl 13(1)	BCA Volume Two.	Performance Requirement P2.4.5 and Acceptable Construction Practice Part 3.8.5 Ventilation
Schedule 4 Cl 13(2)	BCA Volume One.	Performance Requirements FP4.3, FP4.4 and FP4.5 and Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions requirements F4.5, F4.6 and F4.7.

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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in S.R. No. 21/2021 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2014.

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 7 which amends regulation 23(1)(b) of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3823.1.1:2012, "Performance of electrical appliances—Airconditioners and heat pumps Part 1.1: Non‑ducted airconditioners and heat pumps—Testing and rating for performance", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 11 May 2012	The whole
Regulation 7 which amends regulation 23(1)(b) of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3823.2:2013, "Performance of electrical appliances—Air conditioners and heat pumps Part 2: Energy labelling and minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) requirements", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 May 2013	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 7 which amends regulation 23(1)(b) of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3823.4.2:2014, "Performance of electrical appliances—Air conditioners and heat pumps Part 4.2: Air-cooled air conditioners and air-to-air heat pumps—Testing and calculating methods for seasonal performance factors—Heating seasonal performance factor", as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 1 October 2014	The whole

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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in S.R. No. 130/2024 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2024.

In this table—

BCA Volume One means Volume One of the National Construction Code including any Victorian variations or additions set out in that Volume;

BCA Volume Two means Volume Two of the National Construction Code including any Victorian variations or additions set out in that Volume;

National Construction Code means the National Construction Code published by the Australian Building Codes Board as amended, published or adopted from time to time.

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 4(a) and (b), which amend regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definitions of BCA Volume One and BCA Volume Two)	BCA Volume One BCA Volume Two	The whole
Regulation 4(c), which inserts a definition of National Construction Code in regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	The National Construction Code	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 7(a) and (b), which amend regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023 (definitions of BCA Volume One and BCA Volume Two)		BCA Volume One BCA Volume Two	The whole
Regulation 7(c), which inserts a definition of GEMS air conditioner rating system in regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023	Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019 made under sections 23 and 35 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth on 25 March 2019	The whole
Regulation 7(c), which inserts a definition of National Construction Code in regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023	The National Construction Code	The whole
Regulation 8, which inserts regulation 9A(3)(e), 5(g) and 6(e) in the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023	Heritage Act 2017	Part 5
Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 9, which inserts regulations 30A(a) and 30B(1)(a) in the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023	Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Act 2005	Part 3
Regulation 9, which inserts regulation 30B(3)(e), (5)(e) and (6)(e) in the Residential Tenancies (Rooming House Standards) Regulations 2023	Heritage Act 2017	Part 5

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Table of Applied, Adopted or Incorporated Matter

The following table of applied, adopted or incorporated matter was included in S.R. No. 63/2025 in accordance with the requirements of regulation 5 of the Subordinate Legislation Regulations 2024.

In this table—

BCA Volume One means Volume One of the National Construction Code 2019 including any variations or additions in the Victoria Appendix set out in Schedule 1 to that Volume; and

BCA Volume Two means Volume Two of the National Construction Code 2019 including any variations or additions in the Victoria Appendix set out in Schedule 1 to that Volume; and

National Construction Code 2019 means the National Construction Code Series published by the Australian Building Codes Board on 1 May 2019.

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5(1) which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of GEMS (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination), regulation 6, which amends regulation 23(1) of those Regulations and regulation 7, which inserts regulation 23A(1)(b) to those Regulations	Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Air Conditioners up to 65kW) Determination 2019 made under sections 23 and 35 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth on 25 March 2019	The whole
Regulation 5(1) which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of GEMS (Dishwashers) Determination) and regulation 7, which inserts regulation 23A(1)(c) into those Regulations	Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (Dishwashers) Determination 2015 made under sections 23 and 35 of the Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards Act 2012 of the Commonwealth on 30 October 2015	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5(1), which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist)	AS/NZS 5033:2021, "Installation and safety requirements for photovoltaic (PV) arrays" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 19 November 2021	The whole
Regulation 5(1), which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist) and regulation 17(8), which inserts clause 17 into Schedule 4 to those Regulations	AS 3999:2015, "Bulk thermal insulation—Installation" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 July 2015	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5(1), which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of pre‑insulation installation electrical safety checklist) and regulation 18, which inserts clause 9 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations	AS/NZS 3000:2018, "Electrical installations" (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules) as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 26 June 2018	The whole
Regulation 5(1), which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of RE (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination) and regulation 6, which amends regulation 23(1) of those Regulations	Renewable Energy (Method for Solar Water Heaters) Determination 2016 made under subregulation 19B(1) of the Renewable Energy (Electricity) Regulations 2001	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 5(2), which amends regulation 5 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (definition of water efficient shower head)	AS/NZS 6400:2016, "Water efficient products—Rating and labelling" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 6 April 2016	The whole
Regulation 6(b), which amends regulation 23(1) of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 4234:2021, "Heated water systems—Calculation of energy consumption" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 25 June 2021	The whole
Regulation 7, which inserts regulation 23A of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 5263.1.3:2016, "Gas appliances Part 1.3: Gas space heating appliances" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 8 March 2016	The whole
Regulation 17, which amends amends clause 3 of Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 and regulation 18, which inserts clause 3 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations	Guidelines for Onsite Wastewater Effluent Dispersal and Recycling Systems published by the Environment Protection Authority Victoria on 22 May 2024	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 17, which substitutes clause 13 of Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 and regulation 18, which inserts clause 13 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations	BCA Volume One published by the Australian Building Codes Board on 1 May 2019	Performance Requirements FP4.3, FP4.4, FP4.5, FP 4.6 and FP 4.7 of the BCA Volume One
Regulation 17, which substitutes clause 13 of Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 and regulation 18, which inserts clause 13 of Schedule 6 to those Regulations	BCA Volume Two published by the Australian Building Codes Board on 1 May 2019	Part A6, Performance Requirement P2.4.5 and Acceptable Construction Practice Part 3.8.5 of the BCA Volume Two
Regulation 17(8), which inserts clause 17 into Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 4859.1:2018, "Thermal insulation materials for buildings Part 1: General criteria and technical provisions" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 19 November 2018	The whole
Regulation 17(8), which inserts clause 17 into Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS 1530.1:2024, "Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Part 1: Combustibility test for materials" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 7 June 2024	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 17(8), which inserts clause 17 into Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 1530.3:1999, "Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures Part 3: Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release and smoke release" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 5 November 1999	The whole
Regulation 18, which inserts clause 9 of Schedule 6 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 3190:2016, "Approval and test specification—Residual current devices (current operated earth‑leakage devices)" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 10 May 2016	The whole
Regulation 18, which inserts clause 9 of Schedule 6 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 61008.1:2015, "Residual current operated circuit‑breakers without integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCCBs) Part 1: General rules" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 March 2015	The whole

Statutory rule provision	Title of applied, adopted or incorporated document	Matter in applied, adopted or incorporated document
Regulation 18, which inserts clause 9 of Schedule 6 to the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021	AS/NZS 61009.1:2015, "Residual current operated circuit‑breakers with integral overcurrent protection for household and similar uses (RCBOs) Part 1: General rules" as published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand on 23 March 2015	The whole