Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current ActsS. 51(1) amended by Nos 67/2010 s. 103, 45/2018 s. 37(1)(2).
(1) A person must not demand or receive from a renter a charge or indemnity for a charge in relation to the making, continuation or renewal of a residential rental agreement that is a premium, bonus, commission or key money.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
S. 51(2) amended by Nos 67/2010 s. 103, 45/2018 s. 37(3)(4).
(2) A person must not demand or receive from a renter under a proposed residential rental agreement a charge in relation to the inspection of the premises by a renter.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
S. 51(3) inserted by No. 45/2002 s. 14, amended by Nos 67/2010 s. 103, 45/2018 s. 37(5)(a)(6).
(3) A person must not demand or receive from a renter a charge or indemnity for a charge in relation to—
S. 51(3)(a) amended by No. 45/2018 s. 37(5)(b).
(a) the first issue of a rent payment card under a residential rental agreement; or
S. 51(3)(b) amended by No. 45/2018 s. 37(5)(b)(c).
(b) the establishment or use of direct debit facilities or any other electronic payment facility for payment of rent under a residential rental agreement.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
S. 52 amended by Nos 47/2019 s. 92, 17/2012 s. 94(1), substituted by No. 45/2018 s. 38 (as amended by No. 47/2019 s. 96).