31/08/2026
🚨 I called it from the beginning!
When the Victorian Renting Taskforce was first announced as a two-year operation, I said I didn’t believe it was going anywhere.
And here we are...
Consumer Affairs Victoria has announced that, as of 31 August, the Renting Taskforce is now a permanent part of CAV.
Not only is it staying, it’s being expanded with more inspectors and lawyers.
The Taskforce will continue monitoring the rental market and cracking down on things including:
🏠 Properties not meeting Minimum Standards
💰 Bonds not being lodged correctly
📣 False or misleading rental advertising
⚖️ Non-compliance with Victoria’s rental laws
And the numbers already tell us they are active.
Since 2024, the Taskforce has issued more than 250 official warnings, 130 infringements totalling more than $900,000, assessed more than 2,600 rental property cases and inspected more than 600 properties for Minimum Standards.
With more rental reforms rolling out across 2026 and the new Minimum Standards requirements ahead, compliance is absolutely going to remain front and centre.
There’s also more support coming for renters.
From early 2027, the Victorian Renter Rights Program will provide increased access to advice, advocacy and support, with more than 25,000 renters expected to be supported each year once the program is fully rolled out.
For Property Managers, my message remains the same:
Don’t wait for the Taskforce to come knocking.
Get your files, processes, documentation and properties in order now.
They’re not going anywhere. I called it! 😂
Read the full CAV update here:
https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/latest-news/more-advice--support-and-advocacy-for-victorian-renters