Western Australia Tenant Rights: Get Your Repairs Done
Landlord or real estate agent ignoring your repair requests? You have legal rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA).
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Your Rights Under WA Law
- Section 42 - Lessor's obligations
- Section 43 - Urgent repairs
Under WA tenancy law, your landlord must:
- Provide the property in a reasonable state of cleanliness
- Maintain the property in a reasonable state of repair
- Respond to urgent repairs as soon as reasonably practicable
- Complete non-urgent repairs within a reasonable time
These must be fixed as soon as possible:
- Burst water service or serious leak
- Blocked or broken toilet
- Serious roof leak
- Gas leak
- Dangerous electrical fault
- Flooding or serious flood damage
- Failure of gas, electricity, or water supply
- Appliance, fitting, or fixture breakdown causing water damage
- Fault or damage making premises unsafe or insecure
WA Tenant Resources
Consumer Protection WA
Government body that oversees tenancy matters and provides information.
Phone: 1300 304 054 | Website: consumerprotection.wa.gov.au
Magistrates Court WA
Handles tenancy disputes in Western Australia (not a tribunal system).
Phone: 1300 306 017 | Website: magistratescourt.wa.gov.au
Tenancy WA
Free tenancy advice service for WA tenants.
Phone: 08 9221 0088 | Website: tenancywa.org.au
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Generate Your Maintenance LetterThis page provides general information about WA tenancy law. It is not legal advice. For specific advice, contact Tenancy WA.