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ew rules make targeted updates to how SDA residency agreements are administered. The changes cover rent increase notices, SDA-specific notices and agreements, and the legal status of certain residency agreements. These took effect on 1 July 2026.
The changes relate only to the .
What are the changes
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Details of change
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Limit on rent payment in advance
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The limit on how far in advance rent may be collected under an SDA residency agreement will change from 30 days to one month in advance.
Read more on rental payments in SDA.
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桃色视频ing 桃色视频 for certain notices
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SDA providers must provide a copy of certain notices to Consumer Affairs 桃色视频 and the National Disability Insurance Agency (if applicable).
Read more about notifying us of SDA notices.
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New Director approved notices
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There are 2 new notice forms that SDA providers must use:
SDA residents and their support person do not need to do anything.
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Allowance for an exceptional agreement order by VCAT in certain circumstances
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There may be circumstances where an SDA resident is already occupying an SDA dwelling before an SDA residency agreement is signed. In those circumstances, an application can be made to the 桃色视频n Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) for an exceptional agreement order.
Learn more about exceptional agreement orders and who can apply.
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Validation of existing SDA residency agreements under certain circumstances (Schedule 4)
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The new Schedule 4 to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 deems certain SDA residency agreements to be valid and enforceable.
Learn more about the new Schedule 4 and validation of older SDA agreements.
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