Minimum Standards Audits - Property Compliance Victoria

How Property Managers Are Turning

Small Fixes into Big Wins

It’s the Small Things Making a Big Difference

From non-compliant door and window locks to low water pressure in a shower or flickering lights, most failed audits aren't the result of major structural defects. Instead, they reflect the day-to-day wear and tear that occurs in any property.

The key difference? Property managers are catching and fixing these issues quickly.

These "minor fails" often require only simple trade work or handyman attention.
Once flagged by an audit, most issues are remediated within days or weeks.
Rental providers are showing a growing willingness to invest in upgrades once they are made aware of the issue.

The Driving Force: Property Managers

Your commitment to proactive property management is what’s lifting standards across the state by:

Following up on remediation quickly
Educating rental providers
Booking compliance audits
Keeping tenants informed

…you’re turning small issues into fast solutions and helping rental providers meet their obligations confidently.

The following is the start of a deeper dive into the data from 11,500 audits,

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Audit Results at a Glance

Out of 11,500 recent audits:

54% passed on first inspection
Thousands more passed soon after, following minor fixes
Regional areas like Western and Eastern Regional Victoria show strong results, with initial pass rates nearing 60%

Even in areas with lower pass rates, many failures stem from easily rectified issues, not neglect.

Where Compliance Needs Attention

The lowest-performing standards—mould and dampness (73%), bathroom features (79%), and windows (86%)—are often more complex. But even here, we're seeing:

Increased tenant awareness, which helps property managers identify issues early
Rental providers more willing to act when problems are formally identified
Faster remediation times, thanks to your coordination

Standards with Strong Compliance

Most basic amenity and safety features continue to perform well across Victoria:

Toilets: 100%
Bins: 99%
Kitchen & Laundry: 93–98%
Heating, Locks, Structural Soundness: 91–94%

These high scores are the direct result of property managers putting systems in place to track and maintain these essentials.

Across Property Types, Improvement Is Clear

1-Bedroom units show wide variability but low audit volumes
2-Bedroom properties are the most consistently compliant
3+ Bedroom homes have the highest audit counts and are improving steadily, thanks to focused management

Regardless of size, it’s clear: when a property manager is involved, outcomes improve

Culture of Compliance Is Growing

What used to be reactive is now becoming proactive. We’re seeing a strong shift across the industry:

More audits are booked voluntarily – 70% of rent rolls are opting-in for audits when their role and responsibility within the compliance puzzle is communicated well.
Property managers embedding compliance into routine inspections and have access to compliance experts when they have questions.
Rental providers are trusting the audit process—and are acting quickly when deficiencies are identified.
Tenants are better informed and more likely to raise maintenance requests with Property Managers.
The CAV Taskforce activities certainly has everyone’s attention which is creating across the board awareness of what is required.

This shift is helping ensure audit failure is no longer a barrier, it’s a starting point for quick improvement.

Thank You for Leading the Way

To every property manager across Victoria: thank you for continuing to make compliance part of everyday best practice. Your work is turning minor issues into major improvements, and helping create safer, more comfortable homes for tenants.

Let’s keep lifting standards—property by property.