
raav's role in the accommodation sector
The Registered Accommodation Association of Victoria Ltd (RAAV) is a forum for privately owned and operated rooming houses in the registered accommodation sector. RAAV's members assist in meeting the needs of low income tenants and residents who require medium and long term accommodation.
RAAV brings together owners and operators of registered accommodation to represent the views of the industry and create a stronger, more cohesive and respected industry.
raav's core activities
- Make RAAV members aware of the legislative requirements as promulgated by the Victorian Government in operating registered accommodation;
- Promote Best Practice that raises the standards and image of privately owned and operated registered accommodation;
- Provide a regular forum for members to network with rooming house stakeholders and rooming house operators;
- Distribute information from Government and Local Government in operating rooming houses.
Disclaimer
All care has been taken in presenting material included on this website. However, RAAV will not accept any responsibility for any action you may take as a result of the information provided. This website contains general information and is not a substitute for professional legal or business advice relating to your particular circumstances. RAAV recommends you consult a solicitor, accountant and/or business adviser before acting on the information contained in this website.
Please refer to RAAV's privacy Policy which is found in Section 4 “RAAV Contact and Membership”
IN DEPTH
Best Practice Handbook
RAAV has produced a free Handbook which promotes best practice in rooming house operations which is available on line or in hard copy. This handbook has been compiled from research undertaken with operators and key stakeholders.
Tips to run a better rooming
house first of the case studies.
Tips to run a better rooming house
RAAV has gathered many case studies which demonstrate the values of implementing best practice in rooming houses. The following fourteen case studies are examples and this section will be updated regularly.
"Keeping it legal" Complying
with Rooming House legislation.
Do I Require a permit for my rooming house ?
In order to determine that you are operating a legal rooming house, you need to make sure you are complying with 3 main areas :
- News Update: Disability Access Concerns
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- New laws announced for Disabled Access preventing further development of new registered accommodation.
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- Hoarding in rooming houses is a dangerous trap.
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- Free poster helps residents access services - now available
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