TENANT INFORMATION GUIDE FOR TENANTS (VIC) | Page 13

PART 1: Beginning a tenancy

Swimming pool safety
If your rented property has a
pool or outdoor spa, check
that the fence or safety barrier
is secure for you and others who live
at or visit the property (especially
children).
All doors and gates that provide access
to a pool or spa must have self-closing
and self-latching devices. If there
is a fault with the fence or barrier
(including a gate or door) which
causes it to be unsafe, it is an urgent
repair and the landlord or owner must
arrange for it to be fixed immediately.
For more information about
pool safety requirements, visit the
Victorian Building Authority website
vba.vic.gov.au

Utility connections
When starting a tenancy, you should:
• contact the utility providers of your
choice to ensure gas and electricity
are connected
• arrange for bills to be in your name
• leave enough time to arrange any
connections prior to moving in.
Some agents will offer a connection
service via an external company.
You do not have to tick the box on
the tenancy application form for
this service; if you do, you are only
consenting to having the connection
company call you.

Smoke alarms
The landlord is responsible
for fitting smoke alarms. For
more information, see Smoke
alarms on page 23.

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