Legislative powers

On 1 January 2005, the Housing Act 1983 [pdf 2mb] was amended, introducing a new system of regulation for non-government rental housing agencies. Our approach to regulation and registration is underpinned by this legislation, particularly Part VIII, and Schedules 7 and 8.

The legislative platform contains a range of key elements

• registration criteria for rental housing agencies
• public register containing information on all registered agencies
• Performance Standards [pdf 182kb] representing mode of operation required of registered agencies
• Intervention Guidelines [pdf 60kb] describing Registrar's approach as a means of last resort