The Commissioner and her team consult widely with renters, advocates, and other stakeholders across the rental sector to identify and act on systemic issues.
As Commissioner I expose market practices and regulatory gaps that erode the rights of renters and progress opportunities to strengthen renters’ rights.
The Aboriginal Private Rental Access Project (APRAP) seeks to address systemic problems and other access barriers Aboriginal people encounter in accessing private rental. The Project report and recommendations were delivered in August 2022.
The Commissioner is currently gathering information about conditions in residential parks in Victoria to better inform any future reforms or regulatory changes by Victorian Government.
The Commissioner is currently gathering information about conditions in residential parks in Victoria to better inform any future reforms or regulatory changes by Victorian Government.
The Commissioner for Residential Tenancies, Dr Heather Holst welcomes the efforts by the Victorian legal sector to further assist Victorians in housing need.
The Commissioner for Residential Tenancies Dr Heather Holst urges renters to make a report to Consumer Affairs Victoria if their home does not meet rental minimum standards.