What Victorian Investors Need to Know Before November 2025

Heads up, investors… change is coming.

From November 2025, rental laws in Victoria are set to shift. The big news? The option to end a tenancy without giving a reason (commonly called the “no grounds” eviction) is on the way out.

For renters, this is about creating more security. For investors, it means playing by a new set of rules… and filling in a few extra forms along the way.

What’s Changing?

At the moment, if a renter’s initial fixed term lease has come to an end, an investor can give notice without having to explain why.

But once these new laws roll in, every Notice to Vacate will need a valid reason. Not just any reason either, it has to tick a legal box, and in many cases, come with evidence to back it up.

According to Consumer Affairs Victoria, “A rental provider (investor) must provide a reason when they give someone notice to vacate. They cannot give notice without a reason.”

What Will Still Be Considered a Valid Reason?

You can absolutely still ask a renter to move on, provided you’ve got the right grounds. These include:

• Planning to sell the property
• Intention to demolish or carry out major renovations to the property
• Needing the property for yourself or an immediate family member
• Causing serious damage or acting dangerously
• Using the property for illegal activity
• Falling behind on rent (by 14 days or more)
  
  

The catch? You’ll need the paperwork to prove it. Think building permits, statutory declarations, or sale contracts, all lined up and ready to go.

What Does This Mean for Investors?

A few key things to have on your radar:

• Notice periods could range from 14 to 90 days, depending on the reason (remembering, currently the notice period for selling, moving in or doing renovations is 60 days, so this will increase to 90 days.)
• Extra documentation will be required in most cases
• Renters will have the right to challenge a notice at VCAT

Translation? The eviction process is about to get more structured, more detailed, and definitely more paperwork-heavy.

What Does a Property Manager Actually Do for You? (Spoiler: Quite a Lot)

We get it. Sometimes “property management” sounds like just another line item on your expenses list.

But when legislation like this comes into play, having a good property manager on your team is less about convenience… and more about staying out of trouble.

At Mint, we don’t just handle the basics. We handle the big stuff, the fiddly stuff, the late night “oh-no-what-now” stuff.

Here’s what that looks like in real life:

We Keep Up With Every Legal Change (So You Don’t Have To)

Rental legislation is always evolving. It’s our job to stay across every update, every rule tweak, every new form,  and make sure you’re covered well before deadlines arrive.

We Manage All the Paperwork (And There’s A Lot Of It)

From correctly worded notices to evidence gathering, we know exactly what needs to be submitted, when, and how. No second-guessing. No DIY disasters.

We Keep You Away From VCAT Dramas

Nobody wants to end up at VCAT because of a technicality. We make sure every step we take is legally sound and fully documented, reducing the risk of disputes and messy outcomes.

We Handle The Tricky Conversations

Ending a tenancy isn’t always easy. We act as the calm, professional buffer between you and your renters. We’re here to deliver clear, respectful communication, without awkwardness.

November 2025 might feel like ages away… but smart investors will start planning now

This is one of those moments where a little preparation now will save you a whole lot of headaches later.

At Mint Property Management, our job is to take care of all the rules, the red tape, and the running around… so you don’t have to.

If you want to chat through what these changes mean for your investment property, or just want someone else to deal with the paperwork pile, we’re here for it.

Need help with your rental property? Contact us today for expert guidance.