THE Victorian government has launched the consultation process for new minimum rental standards, that would include requirements for ceiling insulation, draughtproofing, hot water efficiency and...

Launched by minister for consumer affairs Gabrielle Williams and minister for energy and resources Lily D’Ambrosio, the proposed changes would see landlords required to...

“Everyone deserves to live comfortably – these proposed standards will make rentals more energy efficient and cheaper to run – slashing their bills and making them more climate...

The minimum requirement for ceiling insulation, where there is no ceiling insulation already installed, to have draught sealing, including weather seals on all external doors, which has...

Landlords would also need to replace hot water and heating systems with energy efficient electric appliances when their current appliance reaches end of life, which could have renters...

The proposed changes have been welcomed by The No More Gas campaign at Friends of the Earth Melbourne, referring to the current standards as “basically a glorified tent, in terms of...

“Half of the gas used in Victoria is blown on heating buildings alone so setting higher standards for rental energy efficiency and mandating ceiling insulation will save Victoria from...

“Existing tenants won’t need to fear being kicked out by landowners who want to raise rents to cover the costs of mandatory upgrades. Of course, there is downside that this could create...

Back in March, the state government announced a new renting taskforce to tackle dodgy landlords and real estate agents to stamp out false advertising, renting out properties...