Victorian Minimum Rental Standards Inspection

Independent Pre-Advertising Inspections Across Victoria

Minimum Standards Solutions provides independent Victorian Minimum Rental Standards inspections for residential rental properties.

From November 2025, rental properties in Victoria must meet prescribed minimum standards before they can be advertised for lease. These requirements form part of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic) and introduce additional compliance obligations for rental providers.

Our service is designed specifically to assess properties against the 15 Victorian Minimum Rental Standards prior to advertising — helping reduce delays, uncertainty and compliance risk.

What Is a Minimum Rental Standards Inspection?

A minimum rental standards inspection is a visual assessment of a residential rental property against the legislated minimum requirements in Victoria.

These standards cover key areas such as:

• Structural soundness

• Weatherproofing

• Heating

• Ventilation

• Sanitary facilities

• Electrical safety (visual components)

• Window coverings in bedrooms and living areas

• And other prescribed requirements

Before a property can be advertised for lease, it must meet these minimum standards.

Our inspections provide clear documentation of observable compliance at the time of inspection.

How Our Minimum Standards Assessments Work

Each inspection includes:

• On-site visual assessment against the 15 Victorian Minimum Rental Standards

• Property-specific written reporting

• Photographic evidence where required

• Clear pass/fail outcomes

• Same-day report delivery where possible

We specialise exclusively in minimum rental standards inspections and do not bundle gas, electrical or smoke alarm compliance services. This focused approach allows for faster turnaround times and clear, practical reporting.

All assessments are visual in nature and do not constitute licensed trade certification or engineering advice.

Why Arrange a Pre-Advertising Minimum Standards Check?

Arranging a minimum rental standards inspection before advertising can:

• Reduce advertising delays

• Identify issues early

• Provide documented evidence of inspection

• Support property records

• Improve confidence when listing a property

Failure to meet minimum standards prior to advertising may result in compliance issues and unnecessary costs.

A dedicated pre-advertising inspection helps ensure the property is prepared before entering the market.

Independent and Focused

Minimum Standards Solutions operates independently from safety compliance providers and trades.

Our service is dedicated solely to Victorian Minimum Rental Standards assessments. This ensures a focused inspection process aligned specifically with legislative requirements, without the complexity of bundled services.

Where minor, non-licensed items (such as blind cord anchoring or water flow restrictors) can be safely addressed during the inspection, this may be completed at the client’s request. These rectifications do not constitute certification or licensed trade work.

Book a Victorian Minimum Rental Standards Inspection

Minimum Standards Solutions provides fixed-fee inspections across Victoria.

Price: $195 (GST not applicable)

Online bookings are available for convenience.

If you require a minimum rental standards inspection prior to advertising your property, book online today to secure your appointment.