Rental Safety Checks(Currently undergoing upgrades, the following content is for demonstration purposes only)
Comprehensive safety inspections and compliance certificates for Victorian rental properties. Keep your properties safe, legal, and tenant-ready.
Gas Safety Check
Ensure your rental properties meet Victorian gas safety compliance requirements with professional inspections and certification from our licensed gas fitters.
Mandatory Requirement
Victorian rental properties with gas installations must have a current gas safety certificate every 2 years. This is a legal requirement under the Gas Safety Act.
What We Inspect
- ✓Gas heaters and space heaters
- ✓Gas hot water systems
- ✓Gas cooktops and ovens
- ✓Gas bayonet fittings
- ✓Gas piping and connections
- ✓Ventilation systems
Electrical Safety Check
Professional electrical safety inspections for Victorian rental properties. Ensure compliance and protect your tenants with certified electrical checks.
Mandatory Requirement
Electrical safety checks must be conducted every 2 years for rental properties in Victoria, as required by the Residential Tenancies Act.
What We Inspect
- ✓All electrical outlets and switches
- ✓Light fittings and ceiling fans
- ✓Residual Current Devices (RCDs/Safety Switches)
- ✓Electrical switchboard and circuit breakers
- ✓Fixed electrical appliances
- ✓External power points and lighting
Key Safety Checks
RCD Testing
Verify that safety switches are working correctly and respond within the required timeframe to prevent electric shock.
Wiring Condition
Inspect visible wiring for damage, wear, or non-compliance with current safety standards.
Earthing System
Test earthing connections to ensure proper electrical grounding throughout the property.
Outlet Polarity
Verify all power points are correctly wired with proper polarity to prevent hazards.
Smoke Alarm Check & Installation
Ensure your rental properties have compliant smoke alarm systems. Professional testing, maintenance, and installation services for Victorian rental properties.
Critical Safety Requirement
Smoke alarms must be installed on every level of a rental property and tested before the start of each new tenancy. Non-compliance can result in significant penalties.
Note: As of March 2023, hardwired or 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms are required in all Victorian rental properties.
Smoke Alarm Requirements
- ✓Installed on each storey of the property
- ✓Located between bedrooms and main living areas
- ✓Hardwired or 10-year lithium battery powered
- ✓Tested and working before each new tenancy
- ✓Replaced every 10 years (or as per manufacturer's instructions)
Minimum Rental Standards Check
Comprehensive property inspections to ensure your rental properties meet Victorian minimum standards. We help property managers identify and address compliance gaps.
Victorian Minimum Standards
Since March 2021, all rental properties in Victoria must meet minimum standards for health, safety, and security. These standards apply to both new and existing tenancies.
What We Check
Locks & Security
- • Deadlocks on external doors
- • Window locks on ground floor and accessible windows
- • Working doorbell or knocker
Structure & Weather Protection
- • Weatherproof external walls and roof
- • No leaks or significant dampness
- • Adequate drainage
- • Structurally sound premises
Heating & Cooling
- • Fixed heating in main living area (capable of heating to 20°C)
- • Ceiling insulation (if practical)
- • Draught sealing for windows and doors
Lighting & Ventilation
- • Working light fittings in each room
- • Adequate natural or mechanical ventilation
- • Exhaust fans in bathrooms and kitchens
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