Advocates say blacklist meant to address power imbalance is not working and renters remain unaware of rights or fearful of retaliation
When the “landlord blacklist” was launched, the premier, Daniel Andrews, said it would help relieve the power imbalance, as private companies keep lists of tenants.“So it’s only fair that we keep our own blacklist for dodgy landlords and agents. This way, both sides of the agreement can be accountable for their actions.”Union, Sean Budd, said having only 16 names on the list showed it wasn’t working.“There are reasons for that.
Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup The rental non-compliance register displays the details of providers who have become the subject of a Vcat compliance or compensation order – with their details remaining on the register for three years. It does not stop landlords from continuing to rent out their properties.“The bad tenants list, for instance, prevents renters from getting a home. But most renters don’t even know who their landlord is, they’re probably not aware of their name.
Budd said if the government wanted a fairer playing field, the tenant list would also be managed by Consumer Affairs.
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