Victoria Residential Tenancy Agreement Form

Residential Tenancy Agreement (Victoria)

Document Control Block

• Document ID: VRT-LA-2024-v1.0
• Version: 1.0 (Standard Form Residential Tenancy Agreement)
• Effective Date: [Start Date, e.g., 01 January 2025]
• Jurisdiction: State of Victoria, Australia (Governed by the Residential Tenancies Act 1997)
• Compliance Status: Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) Standard Form Compliant

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1. Parties and Premises

1.1 The Landlord (Rental Provider)

• Full Legal Name / Company Name: [Landlord Full Name]
• *ACN / ABN (if corporate): [ABN/ACN Number]
• Notice Address: [Street Address, Suburb, State, Postcode]
• Email Address: [Email Address]
• Telephone: [Phone Number]

1.2 The Tenant (Renter)

• Full Legal Name(s): [Tenant Full Name(s)]
• Notice Address: [Primary Contact Address]
• Email Address: [Email Address]
• Telephone: [Phone Number]

1.3 Property Details

• Premises Address: [Rental Property Address, Suburb, VIC, Postcode]
• Included Chattels / Fixtures: [List any included furniture, whitegoods, or specific fixtures, e.g., refrigerator, washing machine, dishwasher]

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2. Term and Rent

2.1 Term of Agreement

• Type of Tenancy: [Fixed Term / Periodic]
• Commencement Date: [Start Date]
• End Date (if Fixed Term): [End Date]

2.2 Rent Calculations

• Rent Amount: $[Amount] per [Week / Calendar Month]
• Payment Due Date: [Day of the week or date of the month, e.g., Every Monday / 1st of each month]
• Payment Method: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to the designated bank account:
  • Account Name: [Bank Account Name]
  • BSB: [BSB Number]
  • Account Number: [Account Number]
  • Payment Reference: [Property Address / Tenant Name]

2.3 Bond Details

• Bond Amount: $[Amount] (Must not exceed 1 month's rent unless weekly rent exceeds $900)
• Lodgement Status: To be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) within the statutory timeframe.

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3. Statutory Disclosures (Victoria Specific)

The Rental Provider warrants and discloses the following information pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic):

1. Building Safety & Cladding: The building does [not / does] have high-risk external combustible cladding subject to a cladding rectification notice or building product notice.
2. Asbestos: The premises [does / does not] contain asbestos, to the best of the Rental Provider's knowledge. (If yes, inspection reports are attached).
3. Mold & Damp: The premises has [not] experienced significant mold or damp issues within the last 3 years, except as disclosed in the condition report.
4. Methamphetamine Contamination: The premises has [not] been used for the manufacture or cultivation of a-methamphetamine within the last 2 years.
5. Pending Proceedings: There are [no] VCAT proceedings, mortgagee repossession notices, or strata orders pending against the property.

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4. Standard Terms and Conditions (Victorian Statutory Rules)

4.1 Rent and Other Charges

• 4.1.1 The Rental Provider must not require the Renter to pay rent more than 14 days in advance (for periodic tenancies or fixed-term agreements where rent is $900 per week or less).
• 4.1.2 The Rental Provider is responsible for all council rates, owners corporation fees, and water service/connection charges, while the Renter is responsible for the usage costs of water, gas, electricity, and internet, provided separate metering is established.

4.2 Repairs and Maintenance

• 4.2.1 The Rental Provider must ensure the rented premises is maintained in good repair and meets the rental minimum standards prescribed under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (including lockable external doors, adequate heating, vermin-proof structure, and structural soundness).
• 4.2.2 Urgent Repairs: As defined under the Act (e.g., burst water service, dangerous electrical fault, serious roof leak, gas leak), the Renter may arrange for urgent repairs up to $2,500 and seek immediate reimbursement from the Rental Provider if the Rental Provider or their agent cannot be contacted.

4.3 Modifications by Renter

• 4.3.1 The Renter must not make alterations, renovations, or additions to the premises without the Rental Provider’s written consent.
• 4.3.2 Under Victorian law, the Rental Provider must not unreasonably withhold consent for certain "low-risk" modifications (e.g., picture hooks, anchoring furniture to walls for child safety, installing low-flow shower heads, or planting a vegetable garden), subject to the Renter restoring the premises at the end of the tenancy.

4.4 Condition Report

• 4.4.1 The Rental Provider (or agent) must provide the Renter with two copies of a completed Condition Report signed by the Rental Provider before or on the date the Renter moves into the premises.
• 4.4.2 The Renter must return the completed and signed Condition Report to the Rental Provider within 5 business days after taking possession.

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5. Operational Compliance Checklists

5.1 Pre-Occupancy Checklist (Mandatory RTBA & Safety Compliance)

• Electrical safety check conducted within the last 2 years (Mandatory).
• Gas safety check conducted within the last 2 years (Mandatory).
• Smoke alarms installed, tested, and operational in accordance with legislative standards (Mandatory).
• Minimum standards verified (heating, locks, lighting, ventilation, bathroom facilities).
• Bond lodgement form generated and ready for digital signing via RTBA Online.

5.2 End-of-Tenancy Handover Checklist

• Final inspection scheduled 48 hours prior to vacating.
• Professional carpet cleaning receipt provided (if pets were approved).
• Utility accounts finalized and disconnected.
• All keys, access fobs, and garage remotes returned to the Rental Provider.
• Bond claim form submitted jointly via RTBA Online.

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6. Execution and Signatures

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this Residential Tenancy Agreement, including the Victorian statutory disclosures and standard rules.

Rental Provider / Agent Execution

• Signed By: [Name of Signatory]
• Capacity: [Rental Provider / Authorized Agent]
• Signature: ________________________________________
• Date: [Date]

Renter Execution

• Signed By (Renter 1): [Tenant Name]

• Signature: ________________________________________

• Date: [Date]

• Signed By (Renter 2): [Tenant Name - Optional]

• Signature: ________________________________________

• Date: [Date]

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End of Document.