The Victoria government is seeking comment on changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 to regulate residential tenancy databases. They are currently not regulated in Victoria.

These electronic databases are privately owned and store a tenant’s renting history. They are used by real estate agents to select prospective tenants.

The regulation of residential tenancy databases in all states and territories is being reformed to ensure national consistency and fairness.

Submissions
Written comments should be received by Friday 11 December 2009.

Post:	National Regulation of Residential Tenancy Databases Consumer Affairs Victoria GPO Box 123 MELBOURNE VIC 3001
Email:	rtdconsult@justice.vic.gov.au

Please specify whether you are a tenant, agent, property owner, database operator, or advocate.

All comments and submissions will be treated as public documents, unless marked otherwise

Download documents

• Residential Tenancy Databases Consultation Package (Word | 224KB)
• Residential Tenency Databases Model Provision (PDF | 133KB)

Contact
Dr Sevgi Kilic
Program Manager, Residential Accommodation

Phone: (03) 8684 6324

Email: rtdconsult@justice.vic.gov.au