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Rental forms and notices

There are a number of notices designed to help the landlord, property manager and tenant/s manage their rental property. If you do need to issue a notice, you must follow certain steps. Using notices and counting days pages cover the processes in more detail. If a tenancy issue develops, try to...
Notices and condition reports
18 Mar 2014

Real estate purchase price, deposit and finance term

The standard contract for buying real estate in Western Australia is often called an offer and acceptance contract. The offer and acceptance contract is in two physically separate, but equally important parts. The titles of each part of the contract are listed below. Contract for Sale of Land or...
Property contracts (offer and acceptance)
18 Mar 2014

Gas safety information

Gas is a safe and efficient source of energy when used properly. Gas appliances and installations incorporate in their designs safety features to protect people and property from malfunctions (usually with appliances). However, without proper installation and use, the potential exists for the...
Gas installations
05 Mar 2014

Outdoor gas appliances

Portable outdoor appliances such as gas heaters and barbecues are ideal for use outdoors. However, these appliances can present a danger of carbon monoxide poisoning if used indoors or in semi-enclosed areas. Safe locations for using gas barbecues and gas patio heaters This brochure is designed to...
Gas appliances
05 Mar 2014

Servicing gas appliances

Gas appliances, after installation, become part of the house and tend to be neglected and forgotten until something goes wrong or they stop working as they should. Like other machines, gas appliances become inefficient, unreliable and may even pose a safety hazard if not serviced regularly. ' For...
Gas appliances
05 Mar 2014

Residential tenancy regulations review 2012

Status: Closed 17 May 2012 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2011 was passed by the Western Australian Parliament in November 2011. The act will substantially amend existing tenancy obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 . The Act was the result of extensive research and...
Consultations
04 Mar 2014

Media contacts

The media team is the first point of contact for journalists and other members of the media wanting information about Consumer Protection and its activities. The media team: prepares media releases and speeches arranges media interviews organises launches promoting our products and objectives...
Contact Consumer Protection
04 Mar 2014

Use a licensed gas fitter

Make sure you use a licensed gas fitter whenever you have gasfitting work done. Gasfitting is a skilled technical trade requiring extensive training to become competent. Gasfitting not completed to the required standards is a serious safety hazard. In Western Australia, only licensed gas fitters...
Gas installations
26 Feb 2014

Bonds forms

There are set forms which must be used to lodge, change, and release or claim a bond. Private landlords can choose between using BondsOnline or paper forms. Real estate agents must use BondsOnline. On this page: Paper forms Online PDF creator Blank bonds forms Submitting paper forms BondsOnline...
Bonds
25 Feb 2014

Home buyers glossary

This list covers the key terms covering the buying and selling of a property. You may want to contact a solicitor for legal advice about the standard contract for the sale of property and to have a form of general conditions explained. 48-hour clause A property seller may want to include a ’48-hour...
Buying a property
25 Feb 2014

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Publications

LP Gas cylinder safety in bushfire prone areas

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Guidelines for the storage of LP Gas cylinders on properties in bushfire prone areas.
Building and Energy
Brochure
19 Jul 2019

Complaints: A guide for business

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Paying proper attention to customer complaints is an essential part of a well-managed business operation. In fact, complaints can improve your efficiency and profitability. Why have a complaint...
Consumer Protection
Guide / handbook
06 Jan 2021

Property condition report - Form 1

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How to complete this form Before the tenancy begins, the lessor or the property manager should inspect the residential premises and record the condition of the premises by indicating whether the...
Consumer Protection
Reports
29 Jul 2024

Bond lodgement form

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If you are unable to use the online system you can download the Lodgement of security bond money form on this page. You can submit the completed form online , by post or in person.
Consumer Protection
Form – registration
20 Sep 2023

Declaration of no receipt trust funds - real estate and business agents

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Form last updated 6 July 2020 Who needs to complete this form? Real estate and business agents who did not receive any trust funds for the audit period may be required to lodge this declaration with...
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
14 Aug 2024

Change of auditor - Settlement agent

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Change of Auditor Request Settlement Agent
Consumer Protection
Form – notification
16 Aug 2019

European House Borer

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European House Borer (EHB) is a destructive pest of untreated, seasoned (dry), coniferous wood including pine, fir and spruce. This fact sheet provides information on what to look for and how to...
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
22 May 2014

Smoke alarms in dwellings for sale, rent or hire

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This fact sheet provides guidance about Western Australia’s smoke alarm laws requiring owners to have compliant smoke alarms in dwellings that are subject to transfer of ownership, rent or hire.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
26 Jun 2024

Rules for pools and spas

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Rules for Pools and Spas is intended primarily for owners and occupiers as general guidance on the safety barrier requirements for swimming and spa pools in Western Australia. Rules for Pools and...
Building and Energy
Guide / handbook
24 Jul 2024

Roof coating – do you really need it?

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If you are planning to have your roof restored by coating or painting, this fact sheet will guide you through the most common problem areas.
Building and Energy
Fact sheet
22 May 2014

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Announcements

Owner-builder ignores order to fix defects – Jonathon Robert Reardon

A Perth owner-builder has been ordered to pay $6,000 in fines and costs after failing to fix several building issues affecting the new owners of a Yanchep house. Jonathon Robert Reardon did not appear at Joondalup Magistrates Court on 1 October 2020 when he was convicted of breaching WA’s building laws by not complying with a Building Commissioner’s order. The court was told that in 2013 Mr...
Building and Energy
Media release
13 Oct 2020

Commissioner's blog: Short term rentals – look before you lease

If you’ve got a spare room or investment property, you may be considering advertising the space for short-term renting to make some extra money. Or perhaps you’re a local travelling across WA, who’s on the look-out for somewhere to stay that’s different to what’s on offer from traditional accommodation providers. Whatever your motivation, it’s clear that Western Australia’s short-term rental...
Consumer Protection
Media release
17 Sep 2020

Electrician’s error leaves house unprotected – Anthony Michael Kiely

A Caversham electrician has been fined $10,300 after he failed to install an essential safety system at a Cloverdale house, which could have resulted in electrocution of the occupants. At Perth Magistrates Court, Anthony Michael Kiely (EW133300, EC10793) was also ordered to pay $535 in costs after pleading guilty to breaching WA’s electricity licensing regulations, following a prosecution by...
Building and Energy
Media release
27 Aug 2020

Unregistered painter’s brush with the law – Christopher Robert Larden

An Innaloo tradesman has been fined $1,500 and ordered to pay almost $600 in costs after he falsely presented as a registered painter and carried out painting work that requires registration. Christopher Robert Larden did not appear at Armadale Magistrates Court on 4 August 2020 when he was sentenced for breaching WA’s building registration laws, which stipulate that only a registered painting...
Building and Energy
Media release
19 Aug 2020

South West builder on notice for work without permit – Matthew Dean Jansen

A Bridgetown builder has been formally cautioned for negligent conduct after he carried out work without a building permit. The Building Services Board found Matthew Dean Jansen (BC101487, BP101779) breached WA’s building registration laws during a home construction project in Bridgetown, which he took over in April 2019 after the original builder went into liquidation. Mr Jansen started work at...
Building and Energy
Media release
06 Aug 2020

Northern suburbs builder cautioned over contract – Dwayne Alcock

The Building Services Board has issued a formal caution to a Mullaloo builder after his partner’s business entered into a contract to do a $300,000 commercial fit-out, but the registration and building approval documents were issued to him as an individual building contractor. In 2018, the City of Joondalup received a building permit application and a notice of completion that identified Dwayne...
Building and Energy
Media release
06 Aug 2020

Illegal appliances spark electrical safety alert and infringements

WA’s energy safety regulator is urging consumers, sellers and importers to check that household electrical equipment is approved for sale in Australia after two retail chains each received $5,000 fines for selling illegal and potentially hazardous lamps. Building and Energy issued the infringement notices after a site inspection revealed some Turkish-style lamps in the stores lacked the required...
Building and Energy
Media release
05 Aug 2020

Dangerous error costs electrician $27,000 – Santo Sgroi

A North Perth electrician has been ordered to pay more than $27,000 in fines and costs for a potentially lethal wiring error that caused two tradesmen to receive electric shocks at a building site near Rockingham. A criminal trial concluded at Perth Magistrates Court on 10 June 2020 when Santo Sgroi (EW105860) was found guilty of breaching WA’s electricity licensing regulations following a...
Building and Energy
Media release
13 Jul 2020

Energy efficiency matters

The objective of energy efficiency provisions in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for a dwelling, this requires compliance with the minimum energy efficiency Performance Requirements that relate to the building envelope and its fixed domestic services. When applying these provisions for residential dwellings, building surveyors, designers and...
Building and Energy
Department News
09 Jul 2020

Smoke alarms not to be located in dead air space

Clause 3.7.5.5 – Installation of smoke alarms is a new clause that has been introduced to the residential Fire Safety provisions of the 2019 edition of the Building Code of Australia (BCA 2019), Volume Two of the National Construction Code. Clause 3.7.5.5 Installation of smoke alarms Smoke alarms required by 3.7.5.3 and 3.7.5.4 must be installed on or near the ceiling, in accordance with the...
Building and Energy
Department News
02 Jul 2020

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