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The latest edition of the Renters Review is out now! 🚨 Highlights: stronger renter safeguards, our 2023-24 annual report, a renter Q&A about notices to vacate, and more: mailchi.mp/tenantsvic/the…

Did you know that Tenants Victoria offers free financial counselling to support renters dealing with rising living costs? Learn more: tenantsvic.org.au/news/financial…

Did you catch us on the 📻? We recently discussed important rental issues including the work of the Renting Taskforce. Listen to the segment on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or at joy.org.au/joydrive/2024/… More about the $450,000 of fines issued so far: consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/ta… #MelbRE

Thinking about getting a pet in your rental? Renters have the right to request permission to have a pet, and landlords can’t unreasonably say no. Visit our pets webpage to learn about your rights: tenantsvic.org.au/advice/during-… #RenterRights

Knowing if you are co-renting or sub-letting is key: 🔑 Co-renting - everyone signs the rental agreement and shares equal responsibility for rent and property care. 🔑 Sub-letting - one person rents part or all of the property from someone who has the rental agreement. #MelbRE

Have you watched our bite-sized video on claiming compensation? It explains what to do if your landlord fails to meet their responsibilities—like addressing repair issues or respecting your peace and quiet: youtu.be/QBHn4-22b28?si… #RenterTips

If you're a renter experiencing financial hardship, our confidential and free financial counselling service may be able to help you: youtu.be/CX89hI9J2No?si… #FinancialCounselling #RenterRights #Renters

The latest issue of our Renters Review newsletter is out now and includes: • Government announces new renter measures • Our new VCAT video guide for renters • Renter Q&A • Our weigh-in on the latest Rental Affordability Index Check it out: mailchi.mp/tenantsvic/the…

Storms, floods & bushfires can leave rentals unlivable. Our new FAQ guide helps Victorian renters navigate repairs, damage reports & emergency housing. Share with renters at risk: tenantsvic.org.au/news/disaster-… #RentingVictoria #RenterRights #MakeRentingFair

The January issue of our newsletter, The Renters Review is here! This edition features updates from our CEO, tips on moving out & pet ownership, resources for renters facing disasters, and more. Read it now: mailchi.mp/tenantsvic/the…

If your air conditioner breaks, report it to your landlord ASAP! It's an urgent repair under Victoria's renting laws. If they don’t act quickly, you can apply to VCAT for repairs. Remember, it's the landlord's responsibility, not yours. More info: tenantsvic.org.au/news/keep-cool…

Trying to get your bond back? The landlord cannot touch your bond without permission from you or VCAT. As soon as you've given back the keys at the end of the tenancy, you can make a claim to the RTBA to get it back. Learn more: tenantsvic.org.au/advice/common-… #Renting #TipsForRenters

Is something in your rental broken? 🏠Our Repairs Toolkit helps you understand urgent vs. non-urgent repairs and the steps you can take to get them fixed. Get it here: tenantsvic.org.au/advice/common-… #RenterRights #MakeRentingFair

The latest issues of our monthly newsletter, The Renters Review, is out! 🏠 New phone line hours 📅 Key dates for rental laws ❓ Q&A - refusing to pay rent if repairs aren’t done 🆕 New report on rental stress Read it here: mailchi.mp/tenantsvic/the… #Renting #MakeRentingFair

As the Fed election campaign begins, the National Association of Renters’ Organisations (NARO) calls for a fair go for renters across Aus. 18 months after the Better Deal for Renters announcement, progress remains inconsistent. Learn more: tenantsvic.org.au/news/better-de… #MakeRentingFair

New report from the Victorian Commissioner for Residential Tenancies highlights how tough it is to be a renter. More renters are receiving rent increases and the market is more unaffordable than at any time in the past 10 years. Read report: rentingcommissioner.vic.gov.au/the-rental-sec… #renting

Want to better understand your rights as a renter in Victoria? Join us for a free Law Week 'lunch and learn' session! 📅 Wed 21 May, 1:30–2:30pm📍Melton South Community Centre 🔗 viclawweek.org.au/program/know-y… #LawWeek #MeltonSouth #Renting

Our disaster guide offers practical advice for Victorian renters to understand what to do next when disaster strikes. It includes a checklist with guidance on repairs, reporting damage and finding emergency housing if needed: tenantsvic.org.au/news/disaster-… #Renting #RentingInVictoria

Our new research report, developed in partnership with CSMC: ‘Restricted, Resilient, Resourceful: Legal help-seeking among single-parent renters’, explores the experiences of single parents who rent in Victoria: tenantsvic.org.au/policy-researc… #renting #research #renters

We welcome the new reforms announced this week, including that main living areas of rental homes must have an efficient electric cooling system from 1 March 2027 at the start of a new lease: tenantsvic.org.au/news/we-welcom… #Renting #Rental #Housing #Victoria