Useful links for landlords in Western Australia

Cassidy KnowltonMay 31, 2011

Residential tenancy legislation
In Western Australia, residential tenancies are subject to the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 and the Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989.

Further information for residential landlords
The WA government has also produced an information brochure for landlords.

Dispute resolution for residential tenancies
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection hears disputes relating to residential tenancies.

Further resources
The Real Estate Institute of Western Australia, the Property Owners Association of Western Australia, Property Council of Australia and National Tenancy Database may be useful for landlords in WA.

Commercial tenancy legislation
Commercial tenancies are governed by the Commercial Tenancy (Retail Shops) Act 1985 and are regulated by theDepartment of Commerce.

Dispute resolution for commercial tenancies
The State Administrative Tribunal is responsible for mediating and ruling on disputes related to commercial tenancies.

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