During your tenancy
Learn about your rights at home, who pays the bills, and what you can do about problems with rent payments or increases.
Rent increases
If the landlord wants to increase the rent, there are rules about how they tell you this and how often it can be raised. You have the right to challenge increases.
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Overdue rent
There are things you can do if you can’t pay your rent on time. Make sure you take steps before 14 days are up.
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Privacy and entry
You have the right to ‘quiet enjoyment’ of your home. What are your rights when it comes to the landlord or their agents coming into your home?
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Family violence
Find out about rental protections if you or someone you know is affected by family violence. New laws in place now mean you can apply to change the names on a lease or start a new lease in your name.
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Modifications
You can make some changes or modifications to your rental property. Some you can make without the consent of the rental provider (landlord), while others need their approval – but this cannot be unreasonably refused.
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Pets
Good news for renters and their furry friends. From 2 March 2020, landlords cannot unreasonably refuse pets. And from that date a ‘no pets’ clause in a lease is not valid.
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Utility charges
Learn who pays what, when it comes to bills for electricity, gas, oil, and water.
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Safety requirements
Certain safety responsibilities for renters and rental providers are specified in Victoria’s rental laws.
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Disasters
Disasters such as floods and bushfires can leave renters with a home that needs repairs or is even unhabitable. This page explains renter rights when a disaster hits.
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