VIC rules to ban short stay accommodation

From 1 January 2025, owners corporations can make rules to ban the use of lots within their developments for short stay accommodation.

The rules cannot apply to lots that are the lot owner or occupier’s principal place of residence. This means that if someone lives in an apartment unit as their principal place of residence, they can still rent out their unit or rooms while they live there, or while they are away temporarily.

The Short Stay Levy Act 2024 (the Act) came into force on 1 January 2025. The Act amends the Owners Corporations Act 2006 allowing owners corporations to make such rules.

For more information visit the Consumer Affairs Victoria website.