Rental Property Safety Check
We are your one-stop shop for landlords and real estate agents for gas, electrical and smoke alarm safety
inspections for Melbourne rental properties
Our business works with major real estate agencies like:
What Is A
Rental Property Safety Check?
As of 29 March 2021, all Residential Rental Providers must ensure that their rental property undergo an annual smoke alarm check and a two-yearly gas and electrical safety check. These services must be carried out by qualified personnel with administrative and quality-controlled documentation an essential part of the new legislation. At Appliance Fixer, we would like to offer Residential Rental Providers the following services:
Gas safety checks every 2 years on all gas fixtures & fittings such as heaters, cooktops, water heaters and the mains gas line
Electrical safety checks every 2 years of all electrical appliances, fixtures & fittings such as
switchboards, power points and light switches
Smoke alarm servicing each year including testing, battery replacement and positioning checks
What Is The Residential Tenancy Act?
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act come into force March, 29th, 2021 which has implications for real estate agents, landlords, and tenants alike.
Importantly, safety checks for rental property such Gas and Electric Safety checks are mandatory every 2 years and Smoke Detector Safety checks every year.
These services must be carried out by qualified personnel with administrative and quality control documentation an essential part of the legislation.
This means a considerable cost and time burden on landlords and agents.
Appliance Fixer is your 1-stop shop for all these services and further specialises in the repair, maintenance, and installation of appliances – meaning we are supporting and assisting fellow Victorians throughout this process.
We maintain a full digital audit trail throughout the process streamlining our service and the effort landlords and agents need to take.
The Rental Tenancies Act amendments apply from the 29th of March, 2021 onwards and
affects landlords (now known as residential rental providers), real estate agents and
tenants (now known as renters).
The biennial (once every 2 years) gas safety check and electrical safety checks and
annual smoke alarm safety checks must be completed at the earliest date of:
1. When a new rental lease is signed, or
2. Before the 29th of March, 2023
What Does The Residential Tenancies Act Cover?
What Does The Residential Tenancies Act Cover?
The Rental Tenancies Act amendments apply from the 29th of March, 2021 onwards and
affects landlords (now known as residential rental providers), real estate agents and
tenants (now known as renters).
The biennial (once every 2 years) gas safety check and electrical safety checks and
annual smoke alarm safety checks must be completed at the earliest date of:
1. When a new rental lease is signed, or
2. Before the 29th of March, 2023
When Does The Residential Tenancies Act Apply?
Landlords
Landlords must adhere to the new minimum standards and ensure their property is kept compliant. To schedule a safety check, please visit the following link
Agents
Real Estate Agents now need to keep up to date with the latest regulations. Choosing the right compliance partner is an essential decision to keep in-the-know and ensure your properties are compliant.
Renters
Renters are now ensured that the property they reside is up to Victorian standards and checked against vigorous gas, electrical and smoke alarm standards.
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Smoke Alarm Testing
GAS
SAFETY INSPECTION
$299
+GST every 2 years
- Leak & pressure retention test on the main gas line
- Negative pressure test
- Carbon Monoxide Test
- Safety, compliance, and turnkey reporting and management
- Up to 3 gas appliances
ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSPECTION
$199
+GST every 2 years
- Switchboard Test
- Power Point Test
- Electrical appliance inspection and testing
- Safety, compliance, and turnkey reporting and management
SMOKE DETECTOR INSPECTION
$89
+GST every year
- Functional smoke alarm tests
- Audible testing (dB)
- Batter replacement
- Low battery sound test
- Smoke alarm positioning
- Safety, compliance, and turnkey reporting and management
services included
Gas
Safety Inspection
A comprehensive safety check of the property gas supply and circulation.
This service includes:
- Leak & pressure retention test on the main gas line
- Negative pressure test
- Carbon Monoxide Test
- Safety, compliance, and turnkey reporting and management
- Up to 3 gas appliances
Electrical Safety Inspection
A comprehensive safety check of the property electrical supply, fixtures and fittings.
This service includes:
- Switchboard tests including thorough inspection, RCD/safety switch test
- GPO (powerpoint) test
- Electrical appliance inspection
- Turnkey management with full digital audit trail
Smoke Detector Inspection
A comprehensive safety check of the property smoke detectors.
This service includes:
- Full safety and operational smoke detector check
- Sensitivity check
- Battery replacement free of charge
- Decibel check
- Turnkey management with full digital audit trail
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Rental Safety Inspections:
As of 29 March 2021, all Residential Rental Providers must ensure that their rental property undergo an annual smoke alarm check and a two-yearly gas and electrical safety check. These services must be carried out by qualified personnel with administrative and quality-controlled documentation an essential part of the new legislation.
At Appliance Fixer, we would like to offer Residential Rental Providers the following services.
The associated fees for services are shown below.
Gas Safety Inspection
(Required every 2 years)
(Required every 2 years)
(Required every year)
Appliance fixer
Appliance Fixer, AKA Oven Fixer Pty Ltd
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Operating Hours
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed