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Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading has responsibility for a range of tenancy and real estate matters. The most important legislation administered by the Office is the Residential Tenancy Act 1997, which also covers the Residential Tenancy Commissioner. The Office of the Residential Tenancy Commissioner is also located within Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading.
Whether you are a tenant or a property owner, Renting in Tasmania provides detailed information that will assist you to better understand your rights and obligations under the residential tenancy law. Disputes over the return of a security deposit are dealt with by the Residential Tenancy Commissioner.
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading is also responsible for legislation concerning commercial and retail leasing. The retail tenancy link takes you to detailed information about the Code of Practice and the rights and obligations of lessees and lessors of retail premises.
If you are buying a house this site contains useful information. It also provides important information on the rights and obligations of auctioneers and real estate agents. If you are successful in buying your new home, information is also available on conveyancing. Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading also has responsibility for disciplinary matters relating to land valuers.
If you wish to know more about any of these matters, click on the tabs on the left hand side of this page.
