Major WA rent reforms outlaw rental bidding
Limits on rent increases, pet ownership protections and a ban on renters outbidding each other for properties are the hallmarks of a major overhaul of Western Australia's rental laws.
Renters with pets will be rejoicing at changes to WA's rental laws. (Image source: Shutterstock.com)
A major overhaul of Western Australia’s rental laws will see rent bidding outlawed and rent increases limited to one per year.
The WA State Government on Friday (26 May) announced the changes that will also allow tenants to keep pets, unless there is a compelling reason not to, and allows them to make cosmetic changes, such as painting walls, and other minor changes to the premises.
There were no changes to eviction rules, with ‘no grounds evic…
