The law that outlines the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in Victoria is called the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. The law is changing in Victoria.
The Commissioner and her team will consult widely with renters, advocates and other stakeholders across the private rental sector to identify and act on systemic and community-wide issues.
The COVID Commercial and Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Extension) Bill 2020 has been passed. The new Extension Bill will provide a further extension of the eviction moratorium laws, providing greater certainty for tenants until 28 March 2021