❓ Hon Wilson Tucker asks about remedies for renters facing rent bidding practices, given the delay in legislation. The Minister directs renters to lodge complaints with Consumer Protection.
AnsweredQoN 1249Legislative Council
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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES — RENT BIDDING
1249. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I refer to my question without
notice 1166 regarding the government's proposed ban on rent bidding. I thank
the minister for her answer, which indicated that a bill may not be introduced
until early 2024. What remedies or support are available to renters who are
asked by an agent to use a rent bidding application?
1249. Hon WILSON TUCKER to the Minister for Commerce:
I refer to my question without
notice 1166 regarding the government's proposed ban on rent bidding. I thank
the minister for her answer, which indicated that a bill may not be introduced
until early 2024. What remedies or support are available to renters who are
asked by an agent to use a rent bidding application?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
Tenants who are asked to offer more
than the rental price to secure a rental property are encouraged to lodge a complaint
with Consumer Protection. Consumer Protection will examine the conduct and
decide whether further action can be taken under Australian Consumer Law.
some notice of the question.
Tenants who are asked to offer more
than the rental price to secure a rental property are encouraged to lodge a complaint
with Consumer Protection. Consumer Protection will examine the conduct and
decide whether further action can be taken under Australian Consumer Law.
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