Situations while renting
While you are renting, things may change or happen in your life that affect your tenancy. Some situations can mean additional rental rights apply to you, or that you can get extra help resolving issues.
Disasters
Disasters such as floods and bushfires can leave renters with a home that needs repairs or is even unhabitable. This page explains your rights when a disaster hits.
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Discrimination
Renters often report that they have been discriminated against when applying for rental properties or during their rental agreement (lease). If you have been treated unfairly, you can send a report to the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission.
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Family violence
There are protections in Victoria’s rental laws for people experiencing family violence. These help you to secure your home and limit any financial losses. Find out more about your rental rights if you are experiencing family violence.
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Financial hardship
If you are a renter experiencing financial hardship, our free and confidential financial counselling service may be able to help you.
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Students
If you are a student renter in Melbourne or regional Victoria, we have lots of information on your legal rights when looking for your next home, while renting, and when it’s time to move out.
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International students
International students 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 about your rights and support options.
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Share houses
Not all share house arrangements are the same. Find out about your legal rights when you share a house or flat with other people or ‘housemates’.
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