The number of Victorians seeking compensation as part of contested bond claims has grown steadily over the past four years.
The number of Victorian landlords and renters fighting over bond compensation matters has grown steadily over the past four years, highlighting the challenge the Allan government faces in setting up its new residential disputes authority.
A tribunal spokesperson said the average wait time for such cases to be dealt with was currently 50 weeks, or just shy of one year. Academic Kelly Chan decided to break her Seddon lease after she lost part-time work and couldn’t afford to pay the rent.Melbourne renter Kelly Chan, who waited more than nine months for VCAT to hear her bond dispute, said the delay took a toll on her mentally and financially.
Airbnb backs a statewide levy, but has previously said a 7.5 per cent charge is too high, and could have flow-on effects for tourism.Airbnb Australia and New Zealand manager Susan Wheeldon said the Victorian government should reconsider the rate of the incoming charge. Labor frontbencher Melissa Horne on Sunday declined to be drawn on whether she and other ministers expected a voter backlash as a result of the incoming charge.
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