{"id":31466,"date":"2021-03-30T10:20:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T21:20:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/?p=31466"},"modified":"2021-03-30T10:20:28","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T21:20:28","slug":"victorias-rental-laws-have-changed-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertynoise.co.nz\/au\/victorias-rental-laws-have-changed-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Victoria’s rental laws have changed. Here’s what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOTO: In most cases you’ll be able to repaint a room, but major renovations won’t be allowed. (<\/cite>Unsplash: Umanoide)<\/cite><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are among the one in four people in Victoria who rent a home, or if you own an investment property, changes to the\u00a0more than 130 rental law changes<\/a>\u00a0taking effect\u00a0on Monday could have a big impact on your life.<\/p>\n

The Victorian Government says the reforms, delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will “make renting fair for all Victorians”.<\/p>\n

But others in the sector have warned it could drive rental prices up \u2014 a dire prospect for those out of work or people living in areas with property shortages.<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at some of the changes.<\/p>\n

I’ve moved in and feel like repainting a room. Can I?<\/h2>\n

Previously, some landlords and real estate agents were notoriously strict about modifications.<\/p>\n

The pendulum has swung and now landlords must have a “reasonable reason” to prevent tenants\u00a0from painting the premises, fixing a pet door, installing a dishwasher or setting up a herb garden.<\/a><\/p>\n

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