Vic ban on rent rises, evictions extended
Victoria's freeze on rental rises and rent evictions will extend until December 31, the government has announced.
As the state economy reels from the effects of the coronavirus and harsh lockdown measures, Treasurer Tim Pallas also announced that commercial landlords will have to provide rent relief that's in proportion to the fall in turnover being suffered by eligible tenants.
"Nobody should be worried about losing a roof over their head right now," Mr Pallas said.
"We need to provide certainty to people who lose their homes or their businesses, and we need to help tenants and landlords find some common ground."
In the last four months, the government said there had been nearly 26,000 agreements struck for reduced rent.
Landlords can also apply for an increased land tax discount, which will be doubled from 25 per cent to 50 per cent.
A $60 million hardship scheme will provide up to $3000 each for eligible small commercial landlords.
Residential tenants and landlords can apply for $3000 in rental payments through the rental relief grand program.
