Rooming houses: a guide for residents and operators - NWHN

Rooming houses: A guide forresidents and operatorsWhen an operator asks aresident to leaveWhen an operator asks a resident toleave the rooming house, they must useeither a ‘Notice to Leave’ or ‘Notice toVacate’, depending on the situation.These forms are available fromConsumer Affairs Victoria.Table 3 (below) shows when an operatormay issue a ‘Notice to Leave’. The noticebans the resident from the rooming housefor two days. The resident may returnafter two days if the operator does notapply to VCAT for a hearing.Table 3:Reason for issuing a‘Notice to Leave’ (mustbe issued as soon aspossible after one of thebelow has occurred)The resident or their visitors:• have committed aserious act of violence• are putting others’safety in danger.NoticerequiredImmediateTable 4 shows when an operator may issuea resident with a ‘Notice to Vacate’.Table 4:Reason for issuing a‘Notice to Vacate’The resident or theirvisitors are:• putting others’safety in danger(unless a ‘Notice toLeave’ has beengiven for this reason)• causing seriousdisturbance to thepeace and quiet ofother residents.The resident or theirvisitors cause seriousdamage to the houseintentionally or recklessly.The resident owes atleast seven days’ rent.The room is being usedfor illegal purposes.NoticerequiredSame daySame day2 days2 daysThe resident does notcomply with a VCATcompliance order.2 days30