Victoria Rental Minimum Standards Guide
The deadline for the rental minimum standards is fast approaching.
By the 29th March 2023, every Residential Rental property in Victoria must comply with the rental minimum standards. The minimum standards cover important requirements relating to amenities, safety and privacy. Rental providers have a duty to ensure their property meets these standards.
The electrical safety standard requires that rental properties must have modern-style switchboards, with circuit breakers and electrical safety switches installed.
Rental providers should engage a licensed or registered electrician to check that their property is compliant, and to upgrade if required.
Electrical services regulations also require a safety compliance certificate to be issued by an electrician, confirming that any work has been conducted in accordance with relevant safety laws.
You can read more about the rental minimum standards on the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.
