Western Australia Tenancy Help
If you are renting a home in Western Australia or thinking of doing so soon, the information in this guide will help you find the right home, avoid common renting pitfalls and help you have a harmonious (and lawful) relationship with the property owner or agent.
Renting a home in Western Australia is governed by a set of laws called the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (the Act) and the Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989. There have been several amendments to the Act and you should familiarise yourself with the changes. In particular to tenant databases, the lease agreement, the serving of notices etc electronically, as well as using the latest forms. You can buy copies of the Act and Regulations from the State Law Publisher online at www.slp.wa.gov.au or by phone on 6552 6000. You can also download free copies at https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au. We advise you to check whether any changes have been introduced. And if we don’t have it quite right please message us and let us know.
This guide doesn’t take the place of the Act, nor does it pretend to cover everything; but it will give you a good working knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as a tenant. It is not legal advise.
FAQ Guide for Western Australia
- Boarders And Lodgers
- Community Contacts
- Department of Housing Tenants
- Discrimination
- Electricity and Gas Meters
- Ending the Tenancy When the Agreement Becomes Frustrated
- Ending the Tenancy when the Owner Breaches the Agreement
- Ending the Tenancy when the Tenant Breaches the Agreement
- Evictions
- Fair Wear and Tear
- Financial Assistance for Tenants
- Getting the Bond Money Back
- Going to Court
- Locks and Security
- Looking for Somewhere to Live
- Maintenance and Repairs
- Penalties for Breaching the Residential Tenancies Act
- Preparing For Court
- Applying to the Magistrates Court for a Bond Disposal Order
- Privacy and Quiet Enjoyment
- Ending a Fixed Term Tenancy
- Ending a Periodic Tenancy
- Altering or Adding to the Premises
- Abandoned Premises and Goods
- Writing a Letter to the Owner/Agent
- When the Tenant is in Breach of the Agreement
- Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
- Rent Arrears
- Rent Receipts, Increases and Reductions
- Renting a Home in Western Australia
- Requesting the Owner Remedy a Breach of Agreement
- Residential Parks (Long-stay Tenants) Act
- Seeking a Performance Order from the Magistrates Court
- Compensation for Loss Due to a Breach by the Owner
- Shared Tenancies
- Superior Title Claim
- Tenant Databases
- The Application For Tenancy
- The Duty To Mitigate Loss
- The Magistrates Court
- The Option Fee
- The Property Condition Report
- The Residential Tenancies Act
- The Security Bond
- The Tenancy Agreement
- Vermin and Pest Control
- WA Phone Numbers
- Water Charges
- What Will It Cost to Move In?
- Court action when moving interstate or overseas
- When the Owner is in Breach of the Agreement
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