Too hot, too cold, too costly

Renters deserve to live in a safe, healthy and energy efficient home, yet many Victorian renters face unsafe living conditions and excessive energy costs. In collaboration with Anika Legal, Consumer Action Law Centre, this research gives a clear picture of the problems Victorian renters face, based on interviews, surveys, and case studies.

This report looks at:

• The real-life effects of energy-inefficient rental homes on renters’ health and finances
• The obstacles renters face when trying to get repairs or improvements done
• The power imbalance between landlords and tenants that keeps bad conditions in place
• Practical recommendations to improve rental standards and protections