【本文摘要】2026年10月13日起，维州租房新规再进一步：房东和中介不能收申请费、付租手续费；扣押金前要先通知并给证据；燃气电力安全检查每两年一次。本文用表格梳理2025年11月到2027年的全部时间线、合法收房理由、涨租规则，并对比新州和昆州，最后给房东和租客各一份清单。
Summary: From 13 October 2026, Victoria’s rental reforms go further: no application or rent payment fees, evidence before bond claims, and gas and electrical checks every two years. This guide covers the full timeline, lawful eviction reasons, rent increase rules, a NSW and QLD comparison, and checklists for both landlords and renters.
作者：Chun Qiu | 维多利亚州执业律师 | HWC Legal Melbourne
最后更新：2026年10月
澳洲租房新规2026：房东租客必看的维州改革全攻略
Australia Rental Law Changes 2026: What Victorian Landlords and Renters Must Know
租房规则已经不是「签了合同就行」。一年之内连改几轮，最容易吃亏的，是还按老习惯办事的人。
Renting is no longer “sign the lease and forget it”. With several rounds of change in one year, the people most likely to lose out are those still following old habits.
📑 目录 Contents
- 2025—2027 改革时间线 Reform timeline
- 10月13日起的新变化 What changed on 13 October 2026
- 房东还能怎样合法收房 Lawful reasons to end a tenancy
- 涨租规则 Rent increase rules
- 新州、昆州对比 NSW and QLD comparison
- 房东、租客清单 Checklists
- 常见误区 Common myths
- 我们能怎么帮你 How we can help
- 常见问题 FAQ
🗓️ 2025—2027 维州租房改革时间线 Victoria Rental Reform Timeline
很多人只听说「租房新规」，却不知道这其实是分批生效的。
Many people have heard of “the new rental rules” without realising they take effect in stages.
下面这张表按日期列出主要变化，方便你对照自己的租约。
The table below lists the main changes by date so you can check them against your own lease.
| 生效日期 Date | 主要变化 Key change | 影响谁 Who it affects |
|---|---|---|
| 2025年11月25日 25 Nov 2025 | 取消无理由收房；部分搬离通知与涨租通知延长至90天；禁止抬价竞租；房源刊登时须已符合最低标准；烟雾报警器每年检查 No-fault evictions banned; certain notices to vacate and rent increase notices extended to 90 days; rental bidding banned; property must meet minimum standards when advertised; annual smoke alarm checks | 房东、中介、租客 Providers, agents, renters |
| 2025年12月1日 1 Dec 2025 | 窗帘、百叶窗拉绳须固定，防止儿童勒伤 Blind and curtain cords must be secured | 房东 Providers |
| 2026年3月31日 31 Mar 2026 | 使用统一的租房申请表；禁止第三方向租客收费；评估涨租是否过高时考虑更多因素 Prescribed application form; ban on third-party fees; more factors in assessing excessive rent | 申请人、中介、平台 Applicants, agents, platforms |
| 2026年9月9日 9 Sep 2026 | 租客可直接把押金交给 RTBA（押金管理局） Renters can pay the bond directly to the RTBA | 租客 Renters |
| 2026年10月13日 13 Oct 2026 | 禁收申请费、付租手续费；扣押金前须提前通知并给证据；燃气电力安全检查每2年一次；须保存符合最低标准的记录 No application or rent payment fees; notice and evidence before bond claims; gas and electrical checks every 2 years; records of minimum-standards compliance | 房东、中介 Providers, agents |
| 2027年（预计） 2027 (expected) | 能源效率标准（预计3月1日）；提前解约赔偿设上限等措施（预计6月1日） Energy efficiency standards (expected 1 March); measures including a cap on lease-break compensation (expected 1 June) | 房东、租客 Providers, renters |
💡 提醒：2027年的措施以政府最终公布的细则为准，我们会持续更新本文。
💡 Note: The 2027 measures are subject to the final details published by the government. We will keep this article updated.
🔔 2026年10月13日起的新变化 What Changed on 13 October 2026
这一批改革直接碰到「钱」和「安全」，是房东和租客最需要马上调整的部分。
This round touches money and safety directly, so it is the part landlords and renters most need to act on now.
💸 不能收申请费、付租手续费 No Application or Rent Payment Fees
房东和中介不能再向租客收取租房申请费。
Rental providers and agents can no longer charge renters an application fee.
付租金时产生的手续费，也不能转嫁给租客。
Fees for paying rent also cannot be passed on to renters.
结合3月31日起禁止第三方收费的规定，租客在申请阶段基本不应该再被收任何「平台费」「加急费」。
Together with the third-party fee ban from 31 March, renters should generally not be charged “platform fees” or “priority fees” at the application stage.
🧾 扣押金要先给证据 Evidence Before a Bond Claim
房东想从押金里扣钱，现在必须先通知租客，并附上证据。
A rental provider who wants to claim part of the bond must now notify the renter first and provide evidence.
常见的证据包括入住和退房报告、照片、维修报价或发票。
Common evidence includes condition reports, photos, repair quotes or invoices.
租客如果不同意，可以通过维州租赁争议解决机构 RDRV 或 VCAT 处理。
If the renter disagrees, the matter can go to Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria (RDRV) or VCAT.
⚡ 燃气、电力每两年检查 Gas and Electrical Checks Every Two Years
房东需要每2年安排一次燃气和电力安全检查。
Rental providers must arrange gas and electrical safety checks every 2 years.
检查必须由持牌或注册的燃气技师、电工完成，不能自己检查。
The checks must be done by a licensed or registered gasfitter or electrician, not by the owner.
房东还要保存检查记录，以及房屋符合最低标准的记录，以便日后出现争议时举证。
Providers must also keep records of these checks and of minimum-standards compliance, in case of a later dispute.
🏠 对房东意味着 For landlords
- 更新中介合同和收费清单 Update agency agreements and fee lists
- 把安全检查排进日历 Put safety checks in the calendar
- 押金扣款前先整理证据 Gather evidence before any bond claim
🔑 对租客意味着 For renters
- 被要求付申请费可以拒绝并保留证据 You can refuse an application fee and keep evidence
- 退房时拍照、留存记录 Take photos and keep records at move-out
- 对扣押金有异议可申请争议处理 Dispute unfair bond claims
🚪 房东还能怎样合法收房 Lawful Reasons to End a Tenancy
取消无理由收房，并不等于房东永远收不回房子。
Ending no-fault evictions does not mean an owner can never get the property back.
关键是：必须有法律列明的理由，并给足通知期。
The key is that there must be a reason listed in the law, and the right notice period must be given.
| 理由 Reason | 通知期（一般情况）Notice (general) | 备注 Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 房东或家人自住 Owner or family moving in | 90天 90 days | 若租约附加条款已写明，可能适用14天 14 days may apply if stated in the lease’s additional terms |
| 出售房产 Sale of the property | 90天 90 days | 需有真实出售安排 Must be a genuine sale |
| 大修或翻新 Major repairs or renovation | 90天 90 days | 工程需真实且需要租客搬出 Works must be genuine and require vacant possession |
| 拆除、改变用途 Demolition or change of use | 90天 90 days | — |
| 政府用途 Government purposes | 90天 90 days | — |
| 欠租14天以上 Rent arrears of 14+ days | 14天 14 days | — |
| 严重损坏或危险 Serious damage or danger | 可立即 Immediate | 视具体情况 Depends on the facts |
租客到期不搬，房东不能自己换锁或搬东西，而是要向 VCAT 申请收房令。
If the renter does not leave, the provider cannot change the locks or remove belongings, but must apply to VCAT for a possession order.
⚖️ 房东发通知前最好先核对理由和证据；租客收到通知时也别急着签字或搬走，先看理由是否成立。
⚖️ Landlords should check the reason and evidence before serving a notice; renters should check whether the reason stands before signing anything or moving out.
📈 维州涨租规则 Rent Increase Rules in Victoria
⏱️ 频率和通知期 Frequency and Notice
一般情况下，12个月内最多涨一次租金。
In general, rent can be increased only once every 12 months.
涨租需要提前90天书面通知，并使用规定的格式。
A rent increase requires 90 days’ written notice in the approved form.
🧮 觉得涨得太多怎么办 If You Think the Increase Is Too High
租客可以向维州消费者事务局（CAV）申请免费的租金评估，电话 1300 55 8181。
Renters can ask Consumer Affairs Victoria for a free rent assessment on 1300 55 8181.
拿到评估报告后，要在规定期限内（通常为30天）申请争议处理。
After receiving the report, apply for dispute resolution within the time limit (usually 30 days).
从2026年3月31日起，评估时会考虑更多因素，比如房屋状况和维修情况。
From 31 March 2026, more factors are considered in the assessment, such as the property’s condition and repairs.
🗺️ 新州、昆州对比 How NSW and Queensland Compare
澳洲租房法由各州自己制定，在墨尔本适用的规则，换到悉尼或布里斯班就不一定一样。
Rental law in Australia is made by each state, so the rules in Melbourne may not be the same in Sydney or Brisbane.
| 项目 Item | 维州 VIC | 新州 NSW | 昆州 QLD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 无理由收房 No-grounds eviction | 2025年11月25日起取消 Ended 25 Nov 2025 | 2025年5月19日起取消 Ended 19 May 2025 | 需有法定理由 Prescribed grounds required |
| 涨租频率 Rent increase frequency | 12个月一次 Once every 12 months | 12个月一次 Once every 12 months | 12个月一次（2024年6月6日起跟随房产） Once every 12 months (attached to the property since 6 Jun 2024) |
| 固定租期到期收房通知 End-of-term notice | 多数理由90天 90 days for most reasons | 60天（6个月及以下租约）/ 90天（6个月以上） 60 days (≤6-month leases) / 90 days (>6 months) | 按理由而定 Depends on the ground |
| 其他亮点 Other highlights | 禁收申请费；扣押金须给证据 No application fees; evidence for bond claims | 养宠申请21天未回复视为同意；须提供免手续费付租方式 Pet requests deemed approved after 21 days; fee-free rent payment option | 以 RTA 公布为准 Check RTA guidance |
官方信息：Consumer Affairs Victoria、NSW Fair Trading、Queensland RTA。
Official sources: CAV, NSW Fair Trading and the Queensland RTA.
✅ 房东、租客各一份清单 Checklists for Landlords and Renters
🏠 房东清单 Landlord checklist
- 确认房屋刊登前已符合最低标准 Meet minimum standards before advertising
- 烟雾报警器每年检查 Check smoke alarms every year
- 燃气、电力每2年由持牌技师检查 Gas and electrical checks every 2 years by licensed trades
- 保存所有检查和维修记录 Keep all check and repair records
- 发搬离通知前核对法定理由和通知期 Check lawful reason and notice period before serving a notice
- 扣押金前先通知并附证据 Give notice and evidence before a bond claim
🔑 租客清单 Renter checklist
- 入住时认真填写并保存入住报告 Complete and keep the condition report
- 拒绝支付申请费、付租手续费 Refuse application and rent payment fees
- 涨租通知检查日期和格式 Check dates and form on rent increase notices
- 收到搬离通知先核对理由 Check the reason on any notice to vacate
- 退房时拍照录像 Take photos and video at move-out
- 有争议及时联系 CAV、RDRV 或律师 Contact CAV, RDRV or a lawyer early
❌ 常见误区 Common Myths
| 误区 Myth | 真实情况 Reality |
|---|---|
| 「固定租期一结束，房东就能让我走」 “When the fixed term ends, the landlord can make me leave.” | 维州现在必须有法定理由 In Victoria a lawful reason is now required |
| 「付个申请费很正常」 “Paying an application fee is normal.” | 10月13日起房东和中介不能收 Providers and agents cannot charge it from 13 October |
| 「押金扣多少由房东说了算」 “The landlord decides how much bond to keep.” | 须先通知并给证据，可争议 Notice and evidence are required, and it can be disputed |
| 「房东自己看看燃气就行」 “The owner can check the gas themselves.” | 须持牌或注册技师 A licensed or registered tradesperson is required |
| 「各州规则都差不多」 “All states have the same rules.” | 各州立法不同，要看所在州 Each state legislates separately |
🤝 我们能怎么帮你 How HWC Legal Can Help
HWC Legal 位于墨尔本，可以协助房东和租客处理租约审阅、搬离通知、押金争议和 VCAT 申请等事务。
HWC Legal is based in Melbourne and can help landlords and renters with lease reviews, notices to vacate, bond disputes and VCAT applications.
每个案件情况不同，结果取决于具体事实和证据，我们会先帮你看清风险和选项。
Every matter is different and outcomes depend on the facts and evidence; we start by helping you understand the risks and options.
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💰 Price match: If you have a formal quote from another firm, we can match it for the same scope of service.
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❓ 常见问题 FAQ
维州房东现在还能在租期结束时直接让租客搬走吗？ Can a Victorian landlord still end a lease just because the fixed term is over?
不能。自2025年11月25日起，维州取消了「无理由」收房，房东即使在固定租期结束时发出搬离通知，也必须有法律认可的理由，例如自住、出售、大修或拆除，并给出规定的通知期（多数情况为90天）。
No. Since 25 November 2025, Victoria has ended no-fault evictions. Even at the end of a fixed term, a rental provider needs a lawful reason, such as moving in, selling, major repairs or demolition, and must give the required notice (90 days in most cases).
2026年10月13日以后，房东或中介可以收申请费吗？ Can landlords or agents charge an application fee after 13 October 2026?
根据维州消费者事务局（CAV）公布的改革，房东和中介不能向租客收取租房申请费，也不能收取付租手续费。如果被要求付这类费用，可以先保留证据，再咨询 CAV 或律师。
Under the reforms published by Consumer Affairs Victoria, rental providers and agents cannot charge renters application fees or rent payment fees. If you are asked to pay one, keep evidence and seek advice from CAV or a lawyer.
房东想扣押金，需要做什么？ What must a landlord do before claiming the bond?
新规要求房东在申请扣押金之前，先提前通知租客，并提供支持扣款的证据（例如照片、报价单或发票）。租客不同意的，可以通过 RDRV 或 VCAT 解决争议。
The new rules require a rental provider to give the renter advance notice and supporting evidence (such as photos, quotes or invoices) before claiming the bond. If the renter disagrees, the dispute can go to RDRV or VCAT.
维州涨租有什么限制？ What limits apply to rent increases in Victoria?
通常12个月内最多涨一次，并且要提前90天书面通知。租客如果觉得涨幅过高，可以向 CAV 申请免费的租金评估，再根据评估结果在规定期限内申请争议处理。
Rent can generally be increased only once every 12 months with 90 days’ written notice. A renter who thinks an increase is excessive can ask CAV for a free rent assessment and then apply for dispute resolution within the set time limit.
燃气和电力安全检查多久做一次？谁来做？ How often are gas and electrical safety checks required, and who does them?
维州要求房东每2年进行一次燃气和电力安全检查，并且必须由持牌或注册的燃气技师、电工完成，房东要保留检查记录。
Victoria requires rental providers to carry out gas and electrical safety checks every 2 years by a licensed or registered gasfitter or electrician, and to keep records of the checks.
我在新州或昆州租房，这些维州规则适用吗？ Do these Victorian rules apply if I rent in NSW or Queensland?
不适用。澳洲的租房法是各州自己立法，新州、昆州有各自的规定。例如新州从2025年5月19日起也取消了无理由收房，昆州从2023年7月1日起限制每12个月最多涨租一次。具体以所在州的官方机构为准。
No. Rental law in Australia is made by each state. NSW and Queensland have their own rules. For example, NSW ended no-grounds evictions from 19 May 2025, and Queensland has limited rent increases to once every 12 months since 1 July 2023. Always check with the official body in your state.
参考来源 Sources：Consumer Affairs Victoria – Renting；Rental Dispute Resolution Victoria；NSW Fair Trading；Residential Tenancies Authority (QLD)。
免责声明：本文为一般信息，截至2026年10月，不构成法律意见。具体情况请咨询执业律师。
Disclaimer: This article is general information current as of October 2026 and is not legal advice. Please seek advice for your specific situation.
