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Notice to vacate in rental properties

How to give notice, reasons a renter can be asked to vacate, and notice periods.

Challenging rent increases or high rent

What renters can do if they think a rent increase is too high; how renters can seek a rent reduction if services or facilities are reduced.

Buying a used car from a licensed motor car trader

Information for Victorian consumers about buying a used car from a licensed motor car trader.

Notice of breach of duty from site tenant to Part 4A site owner (Word, 82 KB) docx

Champion Caravans and Mr Tony Giannakos - Public warning

29 Jan 2013 - The Director of Consumer Affairs Victoria has issued a public warning to consumers and businesses about the conduct of Champion Caravans and its operator Tony Giannakos.

Caravan and residential parks, and rooming houses - Legislation update

02 Apr 2019

Shade Solutions Australia owner fined for failure to stop operating

19 Jul 2024 - The Melbourne Magistrates’ Court fined business owner Andrew Valk yesterday after he pleaded guilty to failing to respond to a compulsory notice by the due date and continuing to trade.

Champion Caravans and Tony Giannakos - Court action

19 Feb 2013 - Melbourne Magistrates’ Court has restrained Champion Caravans and its operator, Antonios ‘Tony’ Giannakos, from accepting deposits for the supply or manufacture of caravans or any other payments for the supply of caravans, or related goods, prior to their actual delivery to the purchaser.

Antonios Giannakos, trading as Champion Caravans - Court action

03 Jun 2013 - Melbourne Magistrates’ Court has ordered that Antonios (Tony) Giannakos, trading as Champion Caravans, stop accepting any deposits or payments for caravans or camper vans prior to delivery.

Rent increases

Rules for when rent can be increased; how to tell renters about a rent increase; how increases are calculated.