Important Update: Victorian Rental Reforms – November 2025
Significant changes to Victoria’s rental laws are coming into effect from 25 November 2025, however REIV and CAV have announced that some key reforms are now to be delayed. Let’s break it down.
What You Need to Know
The Victorian Government’s rental reform regulations are expected to receive royal assent this week, ahead of the 25 November commencement date. However, Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) has announced important delays to several key provisions.
Reforms Now Delayed:
- Standardised rental application forms
- Ban on fees charged by rent tech providers
- Additional considerations for rent increase matters


