Latest news Skip listen and sharing tools Listen Filter by category All News alerts Industry updates Legislation updates Media releases Public warnings Enforceable undertakings Court actions Jail for Cobden estate agent - Media release Media releases 16 September 2019 A former Cobden estate agent has been sentenced to three months in jail and gave an undertaking to the court to be of good behavior for two years after pleading guilty to almost 40 charges relating to mismanagement of his clients’ money. Hans Eric Richmond - Commencement of action Court actions 12 September 2019 We have started legal action against Hans Eric Richmond, 69, of Officer, alleging that he breached Victoria's conveyaning laws. Avoid the extra cost of paper billing - Media release Media releases 27 August 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria is reminding Victorians who need paper bills that they could be eligible for a fee exemption from their service provider. Showbags get the safety tick of approval - News alert News alerts 23 August 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors have checked more than 2,800 items from more than 360 showbags to ensure they meet safety and consumer standards, before they go on sale at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show. Five Star Car Sales Pty Ltd and Bo Li - Court outcome Court actions 3 July 2019 A motor car trader and its director have been disqualified from holding a licence for two and a half years, after they agreed that they breached their obligations under Victorian motor car trader laws. Robert Pedersen and Robert Pedersen Real Estate Pty Ltd - Court outcome Court actions 3 July 2019 A Heidelberg Heights estate agency and its director have been reprimanded, ordered to a pay a $2,000 penalty, and had a condition placed on their licences, after they contravened the trust account provisions of Victoria’s estate agent laws. Specialist disability accommodation and the Residential Tenancies Act - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 2 July 2019 From 1 July 2019, specialist disability accommodation (SDA) comes under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act). Changes to the Ministerial Exemption Order (Fundraising) - Legislation update Legislation updates 2 July 2019 A new Fundraising Exemption Order commenced on 1 July 2019. Take stock before you share: avoid investment scams - News alert News alerts 1 July 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria is partnering with Crime Stoppers Victoria to warn Victorians about investment scams. Electronic delivery of guides and yearly rent increases - Legislation update Legislation updates 19 June 2019 From 19 June 2019, Victorian landlords can give tenants who consent the prescribed renting guide in electronic form, instead of a printed guide. In tenancy agreements entered into on or after 19 June 2019, rent increases are restricted to no more than once every 12 months. Go to:Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5Page 6Page 7Page 8Page 9Page 10Page 1 of 40Next
Jail for Cobden estate agent - Media release Media releases 16 September 2019 A former Cobden estate agent has been sentenced to three months in jail and gave an undertaking to the court to be of good behavior for two years after pleading guilty to almost 40 charges relating to mismanagement of his clients’ money.
Hans Eric Richmond - Commencement of action Court actions 12 September 2019 We have started legal action against Hans Eric Richmond, 69, of Officer, alleging that he breached Victoria's conveyaning laws.
Avoid the extra cost of paper billing - Media release Media releases 27 August 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria is reminding Victorians who need paper bills that they could be eligible for a fee exemption from their service provider.
Showbags get the safety tick of approval - News alert News alerts 23 August 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors have checked more than 2,800 items from more than 360 showbags to ensure they meet safety and consumer standards, before they go on sale at this year’s Royal Melbourne Show.
Five Star Car Sales Pty Ltd and Bo Li - Court outcome Court actions 3 July 2019 A motor car trader and its director have been disqualified from holding a licence for two and a half years, after they agreed that they breached their obligations under Victorian motor car trader laws.
Robert Pedersen and Robert Pedersen Real Estate Pty Ltd - Court outcome Court actions 3 July 2019 A Heidelberg Heights estate agency and its director have been reprimanded, ordered to a pay a $2,000 penalty, and had a condition placed on their licences, after they contravened the trust account provisions of Victoria’s estate agent laws.
Specialist disability accommodation and the Residential Tenancies Act - Legislation update Legislation updates News alerts 2 July 2019 From 1 July 2019, specialist disability accommodation (SDA) comes under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (the Act).
Changes to the Ministerial Exemption Order (Fundraising) - Legislation update Legislation updates 2 July 2019 A new Fundraising Exemption Order commenced on 1 July 2019.
Take stock before you share: avoid investment scams - News alert News alerts 1 July 2019 Consumer Affairs Victoria is partnering with Crime Stoppers Victoria to warn Victorians about investment scams.
Electronic delivery of guides and yearly rent increases - Legislation update Legislation updates 19 June 2019 From 19 June 2019, Victorian landlords can give tenants who consent the prescribed renting guide in electronic form, instead of a printed guide. In tenancy agreements entered into on or after 19 June 2019, rent increases are restricted to no more than once every 12 months.