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Residential Tenancies Amendment (Long-term Tenancy Agreements) Act 2018 - Legislation update

Legislation updates 1 February 2019

From 1 February 2019, the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 will apply to all fixed-term residential tenancy agreements, regardless of length.
Helen Sly and Ranelagh Realty Pty Ltd - Commencement of action

Court actions 24 January 2019

The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has started criminal action against Helen Sly and Ranelagh Realty Pty Ltd for alleged breaches of Victorian estate agent laws.
Abdellatif Cheairi Bouiaji - Court outcome

Court actions 3 January 2019

A Shepparton man has been convicted and fined $30,000 after pleading guilty to unlicensed motor car trading, in breach of the Motor Car Traders Act 1986.
- Motor car traders
- Motor cars
Domain Register Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 27 December 2018

A company that engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct by sending out certain types of unsolicited notices for domain name registrations has been ordered to offer a $249 refund each to more than 9,800 customers.
Melbourne South Eastern Real Estate Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 30 November 2018

A company that operates three Barry Plant estate agent offices in Melbourne will pay $720,000, after the Federal Court of Australia found it engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct and making false representations about property sales.
Wapshott Motors Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 27 November 2018

A Surrey Hills car dealership and its director have been disqualified from holding a licence for four years, after a hearing found that they breached various provisions of Victorian motor car trading laws.
- Motor cars
- Small business
Meganita Marannu - Court outcome

Court actions 13 November 2018

A Preston woman has been jailed for one year, and must complete a three-year community corrections order following her release, after admitting she stole or misused almost $130,000 of clients’ money whilst operating as a conveyancer.
- Conveyancers
- Small business
Cain Robert Padman (trading as Priority Fencing and Constructions) - Court outcome

Court actions 11 September 2018

Cain Robert Padman, 35, (trading as Priority Fencing Projects and Constructions), has been convicted, fined $3,000 and ordered to refund two customers $1,674 in total; Mr Padman pleaded guilty at Frankston Magistrates’ Court to breaching Victorian domestic building contract and consumer laws
Melbourne Luxury Car Hire Pty Ltd - Public warning

Public warnings 11 September 2018

The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning to consumers regarding the alleged conduct of Melbourne Luxury Car Hire Pty Ltd.
Origo & Co Pty Ltd - Court outcome

Court actions 20 August 2018

The operator of seven Daiso stores (six in Victoria and one in New South Wales) has been penalised $ 355,000 after admitting that it sold or offered for sale items that did not meet the relevant safety or information standards under the Australian Consumer Law (Victoria).

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