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Managing a rental property today involves more than simply collecting rent. With growing compliance obligations and changing legislation, it is important that your property is safe, compliant and professionally managed from the outset.
Rental Minimum Standards in Victoria
In Victoria, rental providers and agents must ensure a property meets the minimum standards at the time it is advertised or offered for rent, and again before a renter moves in.
These standards are mandatory and are designed to ensure properties are safe, secure and liveable for renters.
Why compliance matters
Minimum standards and safety checks are not just a box-ticking exercise. They help protect your renter, reduce risk to you as the owner, and can prevent costly disputes, delays and last-minute upgrade work.
Our role is to help owners stay ahead of these obligations and keep their property rental ready.
Victoria’s 15 rental minimum standards
Consumer Affairs Victoria lists 15 categories of minimum standards for rental properties:
- Bathroom
- Electrical safety
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Laundry
- Lighting
- Locks
- Mould and damp
- Structural soundness
- Toilets
- Ventilation
- Vermin-proof bins
- Windows
- Window coverings
- Window covering anchors
From 1 December 2025, internal corded window coverings must also have anchors installed so cords are secured and cannot form a loose loop.
What this means in practice
- Modern switchboards with circuit breakers and electrical safety switches
- A fixed heater in the main living area
- Functional locks on external entry doors
- A bathroom with hot and cold water and compliant shower head requirements
- A functional kitchen with cooking facilities and sink
- Working lights, adequate ventilation and weatherproofing
- Window furnishings in living and sleeping areas for privacy and light blockout
Consumer Affairs Victoria resources
For the latest official guidance, we recommend reviewing the Consumer Affairs Victoria pages below:
View Minimum Standards CAV Checklist Rental Law ChangesCompliance & safety checks
Minimum standards are only part of the compliance picture. Ongoing safety obligations also apply throughout the tenancy.
- Gas safety checks
- Electrical safety checks
- Smoke alarm compliance
- Monitoring repairs and ongoing maintenance
Our compliance partner
We work with RIC Safety Audits to help manage key compliance requirements for rental properties.
Their published service information includes gas, electrical and smoke detector audits, optional minimum standards reporting, onsite rectification works up to a set value, and automated reminder systems.
This helps streamline compliance and reduce the need to coordinate multiple providers.
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How this helps landlords
- Gas, electrical and smoke checks can be completed in a single visit
- Optional minimum standards reporting can be added
- Minor issues may be rectified onsite, reducing delays
- Automated reminders help avoid missed compliance dates
- One clearer compliance pathway for owners and property managers
360° entry condition reports
We complete detailed 360° entry condition reports with comprehensive photos and supporting documentation.
This helps protect both the owner and renter by clearly documenting the condition of the property at the beginning of the tenancy.
Dedicated field services
Our dedicated field service support helps with inspections, entry condition reporting, on-site reviews and follow-up checks.
This supports faster turnaround times, better documentation and stronger oversight across the tenancy lifecycle.
What happens if a property is not compliant?
Under current Victorian guidance, it is an offence to let a new renter move into a property that does not meet the minimum standards.
- Potential fines and penalties
- Delays to leasing or advertising
- Urgent repair obligations
- Renters may arrange urgent repairs in some circumstances and seek reimbursement
- VCAT disputes and rent-related orders may follow if issues are not addressed
Addressing compliance early is usually the simplest and most cost-effective path.
Important
This page is a general guide only. Minimum standards, safety obligations and compliance requirements can vary depending on the property and the tenancy. Owners should rely on current Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance and obtain professional advice where needed.