What's new

On 1 July 2009 the Rental Deposit Authority (RDA) will collect and manage rental bonds/security deposits on behalf of all property owners/landlords and tenants in Tasmania.  This will affect all bonds paid on or after 1 July 2009. If you sign a new lease or renew or extend an existing lease then you must lodge your bond with MyBond.  Other existing bonds are not affected.

Property owners, property agents and tenants can access information and forms necessary from this website.  See here for information on How to fill in your lodgement forms.

• Changes under the Security and Investigations Act 2002    [201kb] - A one page publication outlining changes when reapplying for a licence that expires from 1 June 2009 under the Security and Investigations Act 2002 .  Posted 21/04/09
• Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce survey 2009  -  A short online voluntary and anonymous survey collecting information about the types of scams received and how the public deal with them. Posted 10/02/09
• Building Better Business  - this is a new publication providing information to businesses on legislation administered by CAFT. Examples of topics covered are false representation of goods or services, unsolicited goods and bogus advertising, discount voucher schemes, product safety, price tags, refunds, bag searches and customer breakages.  Contact Us if you would like to obtain a printed copy. Posted 17/11/08
• Important information for builders and consumers – Our new ‘Consumer Building’ web page provides consumers and builders with information about building and renovating in Tasmania. Builder’s Note: The document ‘Are You Building or Renovating a Home? A Consumer Guide’ can be downloaded from this page (under the heading ‘Consumer Guide’).
• Toy and Nursery Safety Line - Are you worried about the safety of your child's toys and nursery equipment? Call the Toy and Nursery Safety Line on 1300 364 894. This is a joint initiative between Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading Tasmania and Consumer Affairs Victoria.  Dedicated staff will give you product safety updates and follow up any safety concerns.
• Code of Practice for Caravan Parks in Tasmania. Code of Practice for caravan and cabin park operators/members of the Caravan Industry Association of Tasmania (CIAT).
• Dob in a scam - If you have details of a possible scam, email details to this office.