Victorians with an interest in the rental market are invited to respond to an issues paper examining how the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (RTA) influences security of tenure for landlords and tenants.

Security of tenure refers to the degree of certainty someone has about their housing arrangements. If you are renting, you are likely to have security of tenure if you:

• can choose to stay or leave
• have legal protections if problems arise
• are being charged a sustainable rent, and
• have certainty that the property will be maintained appropriately.

This issues paper is the first of a series to be released during the Victorian Government’s comprehensive, evidence-based review of the RTA.

The issues paper considers security of tenure in the modern rental market, with a view to understanding whether and how the RTA supports landlords and tenants in achieving tenancy arrangements that meet their needs.

Victorians are encouraged to make a submission, share their experiences and participate in polls, blogs and discussions.

You can make a submission outlining your views on the issues paper until 21 December 2015. Get involved, have your say about Victoria’s renting laws.