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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Benita Kolovos Victorian state correspondent

No-fault evictions banned and break-lease fees capped under sweeping reforms in Victoria

Jacinta Allan earlier this month
Jacinta Allan earlier this month. The premier will announce a number of reforms designed to protect the rights of renters and tenants. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

No-fault evictions will be banned in Victoria and renters will not have to pay more than four weeks’ rent for breaking their lease under a suite of reforms announced by Jacinta Allan.

The premier announced the measures on Wednesday, as well as a ban on landlords and real estate agents charging fees to process rent or conduct background checks.

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