In early 2026 a rental provider tells her Victorian agent to start advertising a house now and fix the broken fixed heater 'before anyone moves in'. The heater is required by the minimum standards. What should the agent advise?
Correct Answer
B) The house must meet the minimum standards before it is advertised, not just at move-in
From 25 November 2025 Victorian rental properties must meet the minimum standards when they are advertised, not only before a renter moves in, and it is an offence to advertise a property that does not meet them. A fixed heater in good working order in the main living area is one of the minimum standards, so the heater should be fixed before advertising starts.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The 2025 reforms moved the compliance point to the time of advertising, so the defect must be fixed first.
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