Tenants Victoria

Tenants Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation working to promote and protect your rights as a renter.

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Our monthly newsletter is out now! We explain the new Portable Rental Bond Scheme, share our strategic plan 2026–2031, provide info about the upcoming Census, and outline what to do if you find mould in your rental. Read the full issue: https://t.co/6jjwvr1llo

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We welcome the creation of the new role of Minister for Renters, recognising the significant ongoing pressures facing the almost 2 million Victorians who rent their homes. A dedicated ministerial focus is an important acknowledgement that the system requires sustained attention.

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Tenants Victoria is urging Vic renters who receive a rent increase above the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to challenge it, as new laws come into force today making CPI an additional mandatory consideration in assessing excessive hikes: https://t.co/9JgjkYNLXq #Renting #Housing

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Our website had 558,000 unique visitors in 2024–25. It offers practical info for renters across private rental, public and community housing, rooming houses and caravan parks. If you have questions about your renting situation, https://t.co/SDAOH2T5Xt is a good place to start. 📷

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The Jan edition of our newsletter is out now! This month we cover a welcome boost announced for renters in Vic, what to do if your rental has been affected by the bushfires, info about our new web chat service... & more! Read it here: https://t.co/TFg7F0xUie #Renting #Housing

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We are taking a break and will be closed from 4:30 pm on 23 December. We will reopen on 5 January at 9:30 am. For urgent legal questions, Victoria Legal Aid is open on weekdays (excluding public holidays). Call 1300 792 387 or use their Legal Help Chat at: https://t.co/jdRU7pqtHH

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Our Victorian State Budget Submission calls for an additional $21.3 million in 2026–27 for renter support services across the state, alongside key priorities to make renting fairer, safer and more secure. Explore a summary of our key recommendations: https://t.co/3AHo46FgbP #Rent

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This week marks a major victory for renters as long-awaited rental law reforms come into force, delivering the strongest renter protections our state has seen & reflecting years of determined advocacy by renters, community orgs & our team: https://t.co/AOxtrSp3QL #Renting

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Our CEO has spoken on @abcmelbourne about the urgent need to boost funding for renter info, legal advice & help with the matters putting their tenancy at risk. Our budget submission calls for an additional $21.3 million for renter support services: https://t.co/J3a6hKaMA8 #Rent

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We are the peak body representing the state’s nearly 2 million renters. In 2024–25, we expanded our services team to meet the demand for support. During this time, we helped 7,042 renters with 10,220 problems. Learn more in our annual report: https://t.co/nYQwxjBpD1 #Renting

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A new report from @CPRC_research called Renting in Reality - Insights from Victorian Renters, explores the lived experience of renters, what’s driving the gap between rental laws & lived reality & what shapes renter confidence and outcomes. Read report: https://t.co/bzGFWdbqsY

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The October edition of our monthly newsletter is out now! This month, we share our 2024–25 annual report, a Q&A about RDRV, details on new rental reforms introduced to Parliament, the joint report on Victoria’s Housing Statement … and more: https://t.co/X3SJq3OjQQ #Renting

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We've launched our annual report for the 2024-25 financial year amid another tough 12 months for many Victorian renters in a tight rental market marked by low vacancy rates and high rents. Read the report on our website: https://t.co/nYQwxjBpD1 #Renting #Renters #Housing

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The Commissioner for Residential Tenancies wants to hear from renters in Vic about their experiences. This will help will help the Commissioner understand renters' experiences, raise awareness & advocate for change. Complete the survey here: https://t.co/neQjMvruI5 #Renting

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If your rental home is being sold, you must be compensated for every sales inspection that takes place: half a day's rent or $30 (whichever is greater) for each inspection. Find out more about your rights when your rental is being sold: https://t.co/IeUZQP0Gry #Renting #Renters

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A ‘quietly powerful win for Victorian renters’. Advertisers of properties to rent will no longer be able to give a price range, tell applicants to contact the agent, or not list a price at all: https://t.co/A9NKmK5aBI #Renting

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If you live in a caravan park as your main home, you have rights under Vic’s rental laws. We've updated our caravan parks page which explains everything from residency agreements and rent rules to repairs, park rules and moving out: https://t.co/6RP3Z3TICd #CaravanPark #Renting

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RDRV is a new service for renters & landlords to resolve their disputes without having to go to a formal hearing. You can give feedback about your experience at RDRV to help help it improve and make it work better for renters. Email: [email protected] #Renting #RDRV

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It’s International Tenants’ Day! 🏡 Since 1974, Tenants Victoria has been standing up for renters’ rights through advocacy, legal support and practical information. Explore our updated site: https://t.co/SDAOH2T5Xt or follow us on Facebook: https://t.co/2SnDw1P6i9 #renting #rent

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The September edition of our newsletter is out now! This month, we mark the launch of our new internship, highlight new info for caravan park residents on our site, explore how the latest renting reforms are progressing… and more. Read it here: https://t.co/ahq1jfEbbS #Renting