Victoria | Compliance Legislation
BuddyBee has been loaded with all major legislation covering real estate practice in Victoria. By prompting BuddyBee in Chat, agents can access plain-language guidance on licensing, tenancy rights, strata management, conveyancing, land law, and workplace safety.
What agents can use BuddyBee for in VIC
- Confirm licensing and conduct requirements under the Estate Agents Act.
- Check tenancy rights and obligations for landlords and tenants.
- Understand strata and owners corporations responsibilities.
- Review sale of land, auctions, and land transfer requirements.
- Get guidance on occupational health and safety and consumer protections.
Legislation included in the Knowledge Base
Agency and licensing
- Estate Agents Act 1980
- Estate Agents (General, Audit, Professional Conduct) Regulations
Tenancy and housing
- Residential Tenancies Act 1997
- Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021
Strata and owners corporations
- Owners Corporations Act 2006
- Owners Corporations Regulations 2018
Property and land law
- Sale of Land Act 1962
- Sale of Land (Public Auctions) Regulations 2024
- Transfer of Land Act 1958
Leasing and retail
- Retail Leases Act 2003
- Retail Leases Regulations 2023
Consumer protection and fair trading
- Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act 2012
Building and safety
- Building Act 1993
- Building Regulations 2018
- Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004
- Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017
Tax and duties
- Duties Act 2000
- Land Tax Act 2005
Workplace compensation
- Workplace Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2013
Other
- Electronic Conveyancing (Adoption of National Law) Act 2013
Why it matters
Victoria’s real estate legislation covers licensing, tenancy, strata, and property transactions, underpinned by strong safety and consumer protections. With BuddyBee, you don’t need to read through each Act — you can simply ask questions in Chat such as:
- “What are the notice requirements for ending a lease under the Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria?”
- “What obligations do owners corporations have under the Owners Corporations Act?”
BuddyBee will provide a plain-language response drawn from the right legislation, helping you stay compliant with confidence.
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