Property Owners – Elite Rooming Houses
For Property Owners — Warrnambool

Professional Rooming House Management for Your Property

We handle everything — compliance, residents, maintenance, and rent collection — so your property performs without the stress.

RTA 1997 Compliant
Council Registered Operator
Warrnambool Based

Experienced Operators You Can Trust

Managing a rooming house in Victoria is not like managing a standard rental. The legislative requirements are significant — and the consequences of getting it wrong are serious. We know what we're doing.

Registered Operators

We hold all required registrations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic). Your property is managed by people who meet the legal standard to operate rooming houses.

Systems-Driven Management

Every resident agreement, bond lodgement, condition report, and maintenance request is documented. Nothing falls through the cracks — you have a full paper trail.

Proven Resident Selection

We screen residents carefully and match them to properties thoughtfully. Our long-term residents are a reflection of that — stable occupancy means stable returns.

Responsive & Accountable

We're a locally based team — not a distant management company. When something needs attention, we act promptly and keep you informed.

Everything, End to End

From initial setup through to ongoing operations, we take the complexity of rooming house management off your hands entirely.

1

Council Registration

We manage the council registration process for your property and ensure it is renewed on time each year in accordance with the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008.

2

Resident Sourcing & Screening

Advertising, enquiry management, application assessment, and careful screening to find the right residents for your property.

3

Occupancy Agreements

Individual written agreements prepared for every resident under the RTA 1997, with all required disclosures and documentation completed correctly.

4

Bond Lodgement

All bonds lodged with the RTBA within the required 10 business day timeframe. Residents receive confirmation and you are protected.

5

Condition Reports

Detailed move-in and move-out condition reports completed for every tenancy — creating a clear, documented record that protects your property.

6

Safety Compliance

Gas, electrical, and smoke alarm checks coordinated, scheduled, and tracked. Certificates stored and renewed on time. Your property stays legally compliant year-round.

7

Maintenance Coordination

Resident maintenance requests received and managed with trusted local tradespeople. All work documented with costs reported to you.

8

Rent Collection & Arrears

Structured rent collection via direct debit, arrears management, and clear financial reporting so you always have a complete picture of your investment.

9

Ongoing Resident Management

Day-to-day communication with residents, notice management, renewals, and all move-out processes handled professionally and in accordance with Victorian law.

Rooming House Compliance in Victoria

Owning a rooming house in Victoria carries significant legal obligations. If you're considering converting a property or taking on management yourself, it's worth understanding what's required.

Key obligations for rooming house operators under Victorian law

Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008, and the Rooming House Standards Regulations 2012, operators must meet a wide range of obligations. These include registering the property with the local council, holding a registered operator status, providing written agreements to every resident, lodging bonds with the RTBA, and maintaining the property to prescribed physical standards.

Failure to comply can result in significant penalties, VCAT disputes, and personal liability. Professional management is often the most cost-effective way to ensure full compliance is maintained without the ongoing burden falling on the property owner.

Annual council registration renewal
Operator registration under the RTA 1997
Written occupancy agreement per resident
RTBA bond lodgement within 10 business days
Minimum room size standards (7.5 m² per person)
Gas & electrical safety certificates
Compliant photoelectric smoke alarms
Prescribed notice periods for all entry & actions

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