Bill amends the residential tenancies act 1987 rt act. Western australia residential tenancies act 1987 an act to regulate the relationship of lessors and tenants under residential tenancy agreements, to consequentially amend certain acts 2, and for connected purposes. Residential tenancy agreement western australia free. Residential tenancies act 1987 wa section 27a part a this agreement is made between. An act to regulate the relationship of owners and tenants under residential tenancy agreements, to. Residential tenancy agreement form 1aa pdf commerce wa. State system employment laws and public sector labour relations. Renting a home in western australia is governed by a set of laws called the residential tenancies. Regulation and promotion of safety in general industry. Explanatory memorandum residential tenancies legislation.
The primary intention of the residential tenancies act is to try to achieve an agreement suitable to both parties and if that fails then for the court to adjudicate. Residential tenancies act 2010 as at 10 april 2020 act 42 of 2010 table of provisions long title part 1 preliminary division 1 general 1. The rta is the statutory authority that administers the residential tenancies and rooming accommodation act 2008 pdf 1. Rental forms and notices department of mines, industry. Entry notice form 9 residential tenancies authority. The act gives the magistrates court jurisdiction and the power to hear and settle disputes about residential tenancies, including bond disputes.
The rta is going paperless and will cease bulk printing of all forms and publications from 1 january 2020. Residential tenancies act 1987 wa section 19 summons to give evidence and to produce documents form case number. A tenancy agreement may be enforced in accordance with the residential tenancies act 1987 against a minor who is a tenant. This fact sheet explains the law in western australia about ending a tenancy by eviction and incorporates the changes made to the act, which came into effect on 1 july 20. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions subsidiary legislation made under this act current versions history of this act.
Renting in western australia is governed by a set of laws called the residential tenancies act 1987 the act and the residential tenancies regulations 1989 the regulations. Western australian legislation residential tenancies act. Residential tenancies and rooming accommodation act 2008. The residential tenancies act 1987 and the residential tenancies regulations 1989, deal with residential tenancy agreements. Most residential tenancies in nsw are covered by the residential tenancies act 2010 the act.
An act to reform and restate the law relating to residential tenancies, to define the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants of residential properties, to establish a tribunal to determine expeditiously disputes arising between such landlords and tenants, to establish a fund in which bonds payable by such tenants are to be held, and to. Residential tenancies act 5 f landlord means i the owner of the residential premises, ii a property manager who acts as agent for the owner of the residential premises and any other person who, as agent for the owner, permits the occupation of the residential premises under a residential. Please note that while changes were made to the act effective 1. Residential tenancies rooming houses revocation regulations 2014. If you are renting out a residential property in western australia or thinking of doing so soon, the information in this guide will help you avoid many potential problems. Residential tenancies act 1987 subsidiary legislation as made under this act. Residential tenancies water rates regulations 1995ceased. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. The terms of a settlement may be embodied in a court settlement. The residential parks longstay tenants act 2006 covers agreements signed after 3.
Finality of proceedings part iv residential tenancy agreements division 1a form of residential tenancy agreement and associated documents 27a. At government certified professional statement residential tenancies act human services, common service delivery the personal information requested on this form is collected and managed in accordance with the freedom of information and protection of. Most residential tenancies in wa are covered by the residential tenancies act 1987. Develops, enforces and promotes legislation that protects consumers. This fact sheet explains the law in western australia about ending a tenancy and incorporates the changes made to the act, which came into effect on 1 july 20. Some of the rights and obligations in that legislation are outlined below.
You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Application for disposal of bond money magistrates court. Copies of the residential tenancies and rooming accommodation act 2008 the act and the accompanying residential tenancies and rooming accommodation regulation 2009 are available to download or purchase from the office of the queensland parliamentary counsel oqpc website download the act pdf 2. If you require additional space for example, more than three tenants then please fill in. Security bonds information on bonds, with a handy checklist. You should therefore give some thought to settlement by agreement. Residential tenancies rooming houses regulations 1999ceased. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Western australian building services, electrical, gasfitting and plumbing industries. Act continues to cover longterm residents of caravan parks and park home residents who entered into or renewed a fixed. A standard tenancy agreement can be found here pdf 276kb, or copies can be purchased from the act law society. The residential parks longstay tenants act 2006 covers agreements signed after 3 august 2007. Reprints act 1984 as at 27 may 2005 western australia residential tenancies act 1987 an act to regulate the relationship of owners and tenants under residential tenancy agreements, to consequentially amend certain acts, and for connected purposes.
Tenancies from year to year except under written contract. Both the lessor and the tenant must comply with these laws. Residential tenancies act 1987 table of provisions long title part i preliminary 1. The entry notice is completed by the property managerowner and given to the tenant. Moving towards paperless services will help the rta to reduce the queensland rental sectors environmental footprint. Residential tenancy agreement wa fill online, printable, fillable. Modification of application of act by regulation 7. Termination of tenancy for a specified time armed forces exception. Residential tenancies act 1987 welcome to tenancy wa. Residential tenancies act 2010 as at 10 april 2020 act. Finality of proceedings part iv residential tenancy agreements division 1a form of residential tenancy agreement and. Residential tenancy agreement western australia pdf. Act applies to existing and future residential tenancy agreements 7.
Department of the attorneygeneral and justice remarks. The residential tenancies act 1987 and the residential tenancies regulations 1989 apply to this agreement. The terms of a settlement may be embodied in a court order. Buy print copy order a printed copy of wa legislation. As a tenant you have rights and responsibilities under the residential tenancies act 1987 the act. The act also covers longterm residents of caravan parks and park home residents who have entered into or renewed a fixedterm longstay tenancy agreement prior to 3 august 2007. The residential tenancies act regulates the tenancy relationship between landlords and tenants in relation to rental of homes in western australiathe residential tenancies. Residential tenancies act 1986 no 120 as at 01 april 2020. Transitional provisions relating to commencement of this act part ii administration 7a. Residential tenancies act 1997 act legislation register. The rta will cease bulk printing of all forms and publications from 1 january 2020. Contents residential tenancies and rooming accommodation act 2008 page 2 part 4 application and operation of act division 1 matters relating to residential tenancies. Home types of casescivil matters residential tenancies regulations 2005 forms residential tenancies regulations 2005 forms more information is available on renting a home on the department of mines, industry regulation and safety website.
Waiver of chapter provisions prohibited provisions prohibited from rental agreement distress for rent abolished detention of personal property for rent remedies. Unlike some other states the west australian residential tenancies act 1987 the act. The main provisions of the act and regulations relating to owners and tenants rights and duties are summarised below. The residential tenancies act 1987 welcome to tenancy wa. This fact sheet explains the law in western australia about maintenance and repairs and incorporates the changes made to the act, which came into effect on 1 july 20. This fact sheet explains the law in western australia about. Full details may be seen in the act and regulations, copies of which can. The property manager as defined in the residential tenancies act 1987 of the premises the subject of the proceedings or employed or engaged by nonprofit association or similar body to act as an advocate for tenants or lessors in proceedings. The residential tenancies act 1987 the act regulates the relationship between lessors and tenants in residential premises in western australia.
Residential tenancy databases landlords and property managers use these to check your rental history. The property managerowner can only enter a property for a valid reason and if the. The act and the regulations set out a standard residential tenancy agreement that gives rights and obligations to lessors and tenants. Property condition report when you move in and out of a rental property you have to complete this report.
This factsheet briefly outlines nsw residential tenancies law including coverage of the act, your rights and obligations, and certain terms of the standard tenancy agreement. As noted above break lease is not regulated in western australia so it. The primary objective of the act is to outline the rights and obligations of lessors and tenants, to determine how tenancy agreements can be terminated. The residential tenancies act 1997 the act applies to all residential tenancies in the act both public and private. The residential tenancies legislation amendment family violence bill 2018 the. The residential tenancies act 1987 t he r esid entia. It informs the tenant of the property managerowners intention to enter the property on a certain date. Residential tenancies act 1987 western australian legislation.