The kitchen must have the required cooking and food preparation facilities.

If a laundry is present, it must have a reasonable supply of hot and cold water.

The toilet must be in good working order and properly connected.

All external entry doors must have functional deadlocks.

All rooms must be free from mould and damp caused by the building structure.

All external windows that open must have latches that secure against outside entry.

Curtains or blinds must be fitted in living and sleeping rooms to open, close, block light, and maintain privacy.

You can order a free curtain and blind cord safety kit from Consumer Affairs Victoria or buy one from a hardware store.

Corded internal window coverings must have an anchor installed to secure the cords and prevent loop formation.

A fixed, energy efficient heater in good working order must be located in the main living area.

The rental provider must supply vermin proof rubbish and recycling bins that meet council collection standards.

This checklist confirms a rental property meets the minimum standards required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), based on Consumer Affairs Victoria's official minimum standards checklist, before the property is advertised or leased.

The property must be structurally sound and weatherproof.

Interior rooms, corridors and hallways must have working lights, access to natural daylight, and artificial light at night.

All rooms including the bathroom, shower, toilet, and laundry must have adequate ventilation.

A modern switchboard with circuit breakers and safety switches is required, and it should be checked by a licensed electrician.

The bathroom must include a sink, a shower or bath, and hot and cold water, with a compliant shower head.

This checklist reflects the 15 minimum standards for rental properties as published by Consumer Affairs Victoria under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic). View the official Consumer Affairs Victoria checklist: https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/minimum-standards/checklist-rental-properties-minimum-standards

By signing below, the Rental Provider or their authorised representative confirms the property meets the Minimum Rental Standards under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021, and confirms that no information likely to affect the Renter's use of the property has been knowingly withheld.