New rental laws came into effect on 29 March 2021,across Victoria.

Under the new rental laws, rental providers (landlords) must ensure that their rental property meets certain minimum standards.

The minimum standards cover basic but important requirements relating to amenity, safety and privacy, and rental providers have a duty to ensure their property meets these standards.

The minimum standards only apply to rental agreements entered into on or after 29 March 2021.

Rental Minimum Standards Check Melbourne | Report Details

iSPECT Building Inspections conduct a rental minimum standards building inspection.

There are 14 rental minimum standards check categories:

  1. Door locks
  2. Ventilation
  3. Vermin proof bins
  4. Toilets
  5. Bathroom facilities
  6. Kitchen facilities
  7. Laundry facilities
  8. Structural soundness
  9. Mould and dampness
  10. Electical safety
  11. Window coverings
  12. Windows
  13. Lighting
  14. Heating (Phased in over 3 years)

Please Note: Electrical Safety Testing should be carried out by a Qualified Electrical Contractor. Gas Safety Testing should be carried out by a Qualified Gas Fitter / Plumber.

Our Melbourne team of customer service consultants will with agents, landlords, tenants and property managers for access to property.

Our prices are fixed and do not contain hidden travel costs.

The rental minimum standards inspection check report is completed digitally by our local victorian inspectors and then emailed as a PDF or printed and posted within 24 hours of the completed inspection.

Sample Report

You can download a Rental Minimum Standards Check sample report from the link below.

* Raw photos of your inspection with embedded Geotag and date/time are also available with the report ON DEMAND

Pre Purchase Building Inspection Cost

Combined Pre Purchase Building and Pest Inspection Cost