Victoria Required Landlord Disclosures: Complete Compliance Checklist
Guide to mandatory disclosures for Victoria rental providers including condition reports, minimum standards, rental agreements, and 2025-2026 reforms.
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Victoria imposes extensive disclosure obligations on rental providers — among the most comprehensive in Australia. These requirements ensure renters have full information about their rights, the property's condition, and who to contact for issues.
Pre-Tenancy Disclosure Timeline in victoria
Check Minimum Standards
Ensure the property meets all 14 minimum rental standards before advertising.
Advertise at Fixed Price
Since March 2021, properties must be advertised at a fixed price. No rental bidding.
Provide Disclosure Documents
Give the renter the rental agreement, Renters Guide, condition report, keys, and urgent repairs contact.
Renter Reviews Condition Report
The renter has 7 business days to note any disagreements on the condition report.
Pre-Tenancy Disclosures
Before a renter moves in, the rental provider or agent must provide:
Condition Reports
The condition report is one of the most important disclosure documents:
Requirements
- Must be completed before the renter moves in
- Two paper copies or one electronic copy must be provided
- The renter has 7 business days to review and note any disagreements
- Both parties should sign the report
- Photos and video are strongly recommended (though not legally mandated)
Purpose
- Establishes the baseline condition of the property
- Used to determine fair wear and tear versus damage at the end of the tenancy
- Critical for bond claims and VCAT disputes
Minimum Standards Disclosure
From 25 November 2025, all rental properties must meet minimum standards before being advertised or offered for rent. Advertising a non-compliant property is an offence. Standards include:
Structural and Safety
- Structurally sound and weatherproof
- Secure locks on external doors and windows
- Electrical safety switches and circuit breakers on the switchboard
- Annual smoke alarm safety checks (mandatory for all properties)
Heating and Cooling
- Fixed heater in good working order in the main living area
- For agreements from 29 March 2023: heater must be energy-efficient (minimum 2-star rating)
- Window coverings in bedrooms and living areas
Amenities
- Functioning kitchen with stovetop and oven
- Functioning bathroom with toilet, shower or bath
- Hot and cold running water
- Adequate ventilation in kitchen and bathroom
Safety Features
- Blind cord safety — from 1 December 2025, all corded window coverings must have anchors to secure loose cords
- Working oven and stovetop
- Reasonable state of cleanliness at the start of the tenancy
Rental Bidding Ban (Since March 2021)
Strict disclosure rules apply to property advertising:
- Properties must be advertised at a fixed price — no price ranges
- Rental providers and agents cannot invite, encourage, or accept offers above the advertised rent
- Cannot accept more than one month's rent in advance
Application Process Reforms (From March 2026)
From 31 March 2026, additional disclosure and privacy protections apply:
- A standardised rental application form becomes mandatory
- Rental providers can only request information strictly necessary to assess suitability, identity, and capacity to pay
- Third-party fees for applications or rent payments are banned
- Personal information must be managed securely and destroyed when no longer needed
- Disclosing renter information without consent is an offence
Non-Compliance Register
Victoria has implemented a public Non-Compliance Register listing rental providers who:
- Fail to complete essential repairs or maintenance within required timeframes
- Have unresolved compliance orders from VCAT
Prohibited Disclosure Practices
Rental providers must not:
- Ask for excessive personal information on applications
- Request unnecessary financial details beyond what's needed to assess capacity to pay
- Share renter personal information without consent
- Advertise properties that do not meet minimum standards
- Solicit rental bids above the advertised price
Best Practices for Rental Providers
- Use prescribed forms — Only use Consumer Affairs Victoria-approved rental agreement forms
- Complete condition reports thoroughly — Include photos and detailed descriptions
- Provide all documents before move-in — Don't wait until after the renter moves in
- Keep copies of everything — Store signed disclosure documents for reference
- Check minimum standards — Conduct a compliance audit before advertising
- Stay updated on reforms — New rules phase in through 2027
How Landager Helps
Landager's compliance tools help rental providers track disclosure requirements, store condition reports, manage minimum standards audits, and ensure all pre-tenancy obligations are met — keeping you compliant with Victoria's evolving regulations.
Residential Tenancy
Bond capped at 1 month rent, no-fault evictions abolished, 90-day notice period, late fees illegal, VCAT jurisdiction.
Commercial Lease
Negotiable deposit (often 3-6 months rent), lease-governed eviction, late fees and interest permitted, VSBC mediation for retail.
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