Victoria’s rental laws continue to evolve, and from 25 November 2025, several important updates will take effect. These include new minimum standards, revised rent increase rules, and updated notice period requirements.
Remaining compliant is more than a legal obligation. It protects your rental income, ensures tenants live in safe, well-maintained homes, and safeguards your long-term investment.
At RENTED, we are fully prepared for the changes ahead. Here’s what property owners need to know.
1. Minimum Rental Standards – Advertising
From 25 November 2025, all rental properties must meet Victoria’s minimum rental standards before being advertised. Previously, checks were only required before a renter moved in. This update ensures properties are compliant and safe from the moment they reach the market.
Key standards include:
- Functional locks and deadlocks on external doors
- Safe heating in the main living area
- Adequate lighting and ventilation
- Weatherproofing and structural soundness
- Modern electrical systems with circuit breakers
- Privacy coverings with compliant cord anchors
- Functional kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Laundry taps with hot and cold water
- Mould-free interiors and compliant smoke alarms
To ensure compliance, RENTED conducts pre-advertising inspections and routine condition checks. These are visual assessments, and if any concern arises, we will reach out to you and organise a qualified trade or building inspector to confirm that the property meets all standards before advertising.
For full details, visit Consumer Affairs Victoria: Minimum Standards.
2. Minimum Standards – Blind Cords
From 1 December 2025, all Victorian rental properties must comply with updated safety requirements for window coverings. Any blind or curtain cords must have secure anchors or safety devices installed to eliminate hazards.
Our property managers at RENTED have already integrated this requirement into regular inspections. If your property has not yet been updated, our team will reach out and quickly arrange a qualified trade to install the necessary safety fittings.
3. Rent Increases – Updated Rules
From 25 November 2025, rental providers must give 90 days’ written notice before any rent increase. The notice must clearly include the new rent amount, the effective date, and the calculation method.
Renters can request a review if an increase seems excessive.
At RENTED, we start our rent review process earlier, ensuring every adjustment is fair, compliant, and supported by data.
4. Evictions and Notice Periods
From November 2025, several key changes will apply to how rental agreements can end.
Fixed-term evictions will no longer be allowed. A lease will automatically continue on a periodic basis unless the renter provides notice to vacate.
Most “end of lease due to owner reason” notices will require 90 days’ notice, an increase from the previous 60 days. This applies when an owner or dependant moves in, the property is being sold, major renovations or demolition are planned, or the property use is changing.
If a notice to vacate is issued, the renter can choose to leave earlier by providing 14 days’ written notice.
For full guidance, visit Consumer Affairs Victoria: Notice to Vacate.
5. Penalties and Enforcement
Non-compliance carries significant penalties and stricter enforcement.
Fines for renting out a non-compliant property may exceed $11,000 for individuals and $59,000 for companies. Other outcomes can include compensation orders, insurance complications, or restrictions on leasing.
Keeping records, certificates, and maintenance documents up to date is essential to reduce risk and protect your investment.
How RENTED Helps You Stay Compliant
At RENTED, compliance is part of how we manage, not an afterthought. Our systems and processes are built to keep every property compliant, protected, and performing.
We help our landlords by:
- Coordinating all mandatory safety checks, including gas and electrical testing every two years and annual smoke alarm servicing
- Assessing properties against Victoria’s 15 Minimum Standards during routine management and engaging qualified professionals when specialist inspections are required
- Managing pool safety registration and certification where relevant
- Working with licensed trades who understand Victorian legislation and complete works to the correct standard
- Maintaining comprehensive documentation, including certificates, inspection reports, and invoices for full transparency
- Monitoring legislative updates so every property we manage stays ahead of new requirements
This level of attention protects both owners and renters, reduces risk, and supports a steady rental income.
Staying Ahead with RENTED
Victoria’s tenancy laws will continue to evolve, but with a proactive management team, compliance never needs to be stressful.
The RENTED Property Management team is here to guide you through every change, from safety checks and minimum standards to documentation and legislative updates.
If you would like to review your property’s compliance or learn how the 2025 reforms may affect your investment, our team is ready to help.
We keep your property compliant, protected, and performing at its best.
