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Commercial rent relief in Victoria: what landlords need to know



A new fact sheet is now available for Victorian landlords whose small business tenants are having trouble paying rent because of coronavirus and ongoing restrictions to trade:

Commercial rent relief in Victoria: what landlords need to know

Our new plain English resource includes:

  • information on the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme’s protections and supports – including rent relief and a freeze on rent increases and evictions
  • helpful FAQs on landlord rights and obligations
  • guidance in how to go about negotiating a fair rent relief agreement
  • information on how landlords can access the Victorian Small Business Commission’s (VSBC) free mediation service if their tenant has stopped paying rent and won’t negotiate
  • a scenario showing how the VSBC can help when communication breaks down.

This new fact sheet also links to more information, including:

  • an easy-to-use letter template for making a rent relief offer
  • a step-by-step process for tenants and landlords
  • translated guidance in Arabic, Simplified Chinese and Vietnamese
  • the application forms for applying for free and impartial mediation.

More information