Students
This information is a guide and should not be used as a substitute for professional legal advice.
Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) now handles some rental disputes instead of VCAT. See our overview on going to RDRV.
We are currently updating our website to include RDRV and changes to rental laws that started on 25 November 2025. See our overview of these changes.
If you are a student renter in Melbourne or regional Victoria, we have lots of information on our website on your legal rights when looking for your next home, when renting, and on things you need to know before you leave your rental.
Page is being updated
We are currently updating this page – please check the rest of our website for general information on topics including these:
International students
International students, who frequently live in rooming houses or share houses, often don’t know their rights as renters or what support is out there for help with food, health, legal advice and other matters. Find out more on our International students page.