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.

• Blind Cord Safety - National Campaign December 2009 Media Release
  The Office of Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading in conjunction with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, is participating in a national campaign during the month of December to raise awareness of the dangers of curtain and blind cords. Details of Tasmania's Banning Order is available here.  Posted 9/12/09
  
  
• Residential Tenancy Discussion Paper - On 17 November 2009, the Minister for Corrections and Consumer Protection, the Hon Lisa Singh MP, released a discussion paper on the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 and issues in the residential tenancy market.
  
  "The discussion paper explores issues such as security of tenure, rent increases, accommodation standards and dispute resolution and seeks comments and submissions from the public," Ms Singh said.  Reponses are required by 1 February 2010.  Posted 17/11/09
  
  
• Residential Tenancy Databases - Interested parties are invited to comment on the draft model provisions for national regulation of residential tenancy databases.  Submissions should be forwarded by 11 December 2009.  Posted 3/11/09
  
• Trade Measurement Consultation Paper Results - Summaries of submissions to the National Measurement Institute (NMI) in relation to the introduction of a single national system of trade measurement.  Posted 08/07/09
• 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
• 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. Builders 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.