At Noel Jones we’re committed to keeping our clients informed about key changes affecting Victoria’s rental market. From 25 November 2025, significant updates to the state’s rental framework will come into effect. These changes are designed to promote transparency, fairness and clarity for both renters and rental providers.
These reforms will affect rent increases, notice periods, rental applications, evictions and more. Whether you’re a rental provider or a tenant, now is the ideal time to review current processes and ensure you’re prepared
Key Changes
Extended Notice Periods
End of “no-fault” evictions: Rental providers must now provide a valid reason for ending a tenancy, such as the owner moving in, major renovations or sale with vacant possession.
Extended Notice Periods
The minimum notice period for rent increases and most notices to vacate will increase from 60 days to 90 days, giving renters more time to respond and providers greater clarity in planning.
Ban on rental bidding:
Properties must be advertised with a fixed price and rental providers or agents can not invite or accept offers above the advertised amount.
RentTech fees banned:
Platforms and agents can no longer charge renters fees for making applications or paying rent online, removing unnecessary costs during the process.
Standardised rental application form
A new standard application form is being introduced and stricter limits now apply to what personal information can be requested, offering improved clarity and privacy for renters.
Minimum standards before advertising
Properties must meet the required minimum rental standards before being advertised, not just when a tenant moves in.
Rent increase reviews
Consumer Affairs Victoria and VCAT will have clearer criteria for assessing rent increases, taking into account property condition and the size and frequency of increases to ensure a fair approach.
What It Means for Renters and Rental Providers
These changes aim to build a fairer and more consistent rental system across Victoria. For renters, it means stronger protections, fewer fees and more time to plan for changes.
For rental providers and property managers, the reforms provide a chance to strengthen communication, improve processes and demonstrate compliance with confidence. By reviewing notices, rent reviews, property standards and application procedures now, rental providers can position themselves for smoother management and stronger tenant relationships under the new framework.
At Noel Jones, our Property Management teams are across the latest reforms and ready to help clients navigate these changes with clarity and confidence.
If you’d like to learn how the updates may affect your investment or tenancy, contact your local Noel Jones office for expert advice and guidance.
For the most accurate and up-to-date details on Victoria’s new rental reforms, we recommend visiting the following official resources:
- consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting
- vic.gov.au/strengthening-rights-renters
- legalaid.vic.gov.au/renting
- consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/repairs-alterations-safety-and-pets/minimum-standards
Disclaimer:
The information provided is intended as a general summary only and should not be relied upon as legal or professional advice. While care has been taken to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, legislation and regulations may change. Readers are encouraged to seek independent advice or refer directly to official sources for clarification on how these reforms may apply to their individual circumstances.
