Residential Tenancies (Prohibition on Viewing Fees) Bill 2018

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The Residential Tenancies (Prohibition on Viewing Fees) Bill 2018 would stop landlords, or people acting for them, from charging prospective tenants any fee, payment or contribution just to be allowed to view a property before signing a tenancy agreement. Anyone who did so would be committing an offence, with the existing residential tenancies enforcement rules applying. It matters because it would protect people looking for rented homes from being hit with upfront costs simply to get access to a viewing, which can be especially burdensome in a tight rental market.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to prohibit the charging by landlords of viewing fees from prospective tenants; and to provide for related matters.

Last updated 13 February 2020