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Changing a bond (Bond variation)

A security bond may need to be changed when there is a change in: Rent - rent increase may also mean the tenant has to top up the bond Property ownership Managing agent Tenants in a shared house On this page: Bond top up Change of owner or agent Change of tenant in a share house. Bond top-up A bond...

Bonds

12 Feb 2014

Lodging a bond

It is the landlord’s responsibility to lodge the tenant(s) rental security bond. The bond must be lodged with Bonds Administration as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after the tenant(s) pays. The lodgement form must include: names of all tenants on the agreement, regardless of who paid...

Bonds

12 Feb 2014

Counting days

If you are serving a notice or issuing documentation (eg property condition reports), you will find certain periods of notice are required for certain actions. It is important you allow the correct number of days for the delivery of a notice because a court may determine the notice is ineffective...

Notices and condition reports

12 Feb 2014

Using rental notices

Proper procedures must be observed when serving a notice. If the matter ends up in court, the person who prepared the notice would have to prove the notice was served correctly. Three handy charts were developed to help you understand the use and service on notices, particularly for the breach and...

Notices and condition reports

12 Feb 2014

Resolving rental property issues

On the page: How to resolve a problem Landlord retaliation Breaches of the agreement Illegal drug activity at a rental home How to resolve a problem If you have any problems with your rental home, contact your landlord or tenant first. Tell them the problem and give them time to fix it. You may be...

Having problems with renting a home?

12 Feb 2014

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) - real estate

The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program’s learning activities are for licensed: real estate agents sales representatives property managers CPD increases consumer protection and promotes consumer confidence in the real estate industry. The requirements of the CPD program are set by...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

10 Feb 2014

Infringements - real estate

The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (The REBA Act) and Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the RTA Act) imposes serious obligations on the real estate industry and the way it operates. Failing to meet those obligations can result in the Department issuing an infringement notice (also referred...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

07 Feb 2014

Proactive compliance - real estate

The proactive compliance program assists agents in complying with legislative requirements, identifying and rectifying areas of risk, and providing advice to agents. This is achieved through voluntary agency visits and industry seminars. Proactive compliance visits The visits are designed to...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

07 Feb 2014

Sales representatives - real estate

The Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 requires people wanting to work in Western Australia as a real estate and business sales representative to be registered. A sales representative must work under the supervision of a Western Australian licensed real estate and business agent . There are...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

07 Feb 2014

Partnership real estate agent or business agent licence - real estate

To apply for a partnership or firm licence: all of the natural persons, if any, by whom the firm is constituted and all of the directors of, and all of the persons concerned in the management or control of, any body corporate by which the firm is constituted are persons of good character and repute...

Real estate agents and sales representatives

07 Feb 2014

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Publications

Take urgent action on all shocks and tingles - Real estate industry bulletin 217

28 February 2020 Consumer Protection is warning tenants to be aware of any electric shocks or tingles at their residential premises and ensure they are reported to their electrical network operator...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

15 Apr 2020

Residential tenancy law reforms - Real estate industry bulletin 216

18 February 2020 Let us know your thoughts on renting in WA On Friday 20 December 2019, Consumer Protection released a consultation paper to commence the review of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Aug 2024

Western Australian framework and strategy for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders

The Western Australian strategy and framework for the prevention and management of work-related musculoskeletal disorders are intended as useful resources for stakeholders who can influence...

WorkSafe

Information

11 Feb 2020

Pool Safety - Real estate industry bulletin 215

30 January 2020 Pool safety - it's everyone's responsibility When a property has a pool or portable pool it’s important to ensure full compliance with safety requirements to prevent drowning deaths...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Aug 2024

Reminder - 2019 audit report deadline approaching! - Real estate industry bulletin 214

29 January 2020 Reminder - 2019 audit report deadline approaching! All agents who hold a current triennial certificate and have held or received monies in trust during the 2019 calendar year must...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Aug 2024

(Archived) Review Process Summary – Develop Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia

THIS DOCUMENT IS NO LONGER CURRENT AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE FOR HISTORICAL PURPOSES ONLY. The public comment period on the Work Health and Safety Regulations for Western Australia closed on 26...

WorkSafe

Information

14 Aug 2024

Changes to the Settlement Agents Act from 1 January 2020 – what you need to know - Settlement industry bulletin 95

24 December 2019 Changes have been made to the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the Act), which will come into effect on 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a brief overview of the more significant...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Aug 2024

Changes to the REBA Act from 1 January 2020 – what you need to know - Real estate industry bulletin 213

24 December 2019 A Bill was passed by the Parliament in September 2019 which amends parts of the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the REBA Act) from 1 January 2020. This bulletin provides a...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Aug 2024

How you are impacted by recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987, changed CPD arrangements and more - Real estate industry bulletin 212

23 December 2019 New Residential tenancy laws The Consumer Protection Legislation Amendment Bill 2018 passed through parliament recently, bringing changes to the REBA Act and residential tenancy laws...

Consumer Protection

Bulletin

14 Aug 2024

Residential Tenancies Act review 2019 public consultation paper

Consultation status: CLOSED Submissions closed at 5pm on 30 June 2020. This public consultation discussion paper follows the tenancy life cycle and explores potential issues that may arise at each...

Consumer Protection

Consultations / public comment

24 May 2023

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