Rental safety checks: electrical, gas, smoke alarm and MRS
The four checks every Victorian rental provider has to have done, by our own licensed electricians and gasfitters, with a compliance report per property and any rectification quoted as separate line items. One property or a whole rent roll.
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Four checks, two trades, one contractor
Since 2021 the Residential Tenancies Regulations have required Victorian rental providers to have an electrical safety check and a gas safety check every two years, a smoke alarm check every year, and to meet the minimum rental standards at the start of each tenancy. Miss one and the property is non-compliant, the landlord is exposed and the property manager is the one fielding the call.
Most agencies end up juggling an electrician for one check, a plumber for another and a third contractor for the smoke alarms, each with their own booking, tenant access and report format. Powerband does all four with our own A-Grade electricians and licensed gasfitters, so the tenant gets one visit where possible, the property manager gets one report per property, and the owner gets one invoice. The broader real estate service, maintenance and upgrades included, is on the real estate page.
How often each check is due
Victorian Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021. We track the dates across your rent roll so nothing lapses.
By a licensed electrician. Switchboard, RCDs, wiring, fittings.
By a licensed Type A gasfitter. Appliances, leaks, ventilation.
Every alarm tested, cleaned, batteries replaced, dates recorded.
Before the tenant moves in. Fourteen standards checked and reported.
Book one check or the whole set
Fixed prices per property. Rectification is always quoted separately so the owner approves it in one email.
Electrical, gas or smoke alarm check
One check on one property. Tenant access arranged by us, licensed tradesperson on site, compliance report in your inbox the same day in a format that goes straight on the file. Anything that fails is photographed and quoted as a separate line item.
- Fixed price per property
- Same-day report
- Tenant access handled
- Rectification quoted separately
Electrical, gas, smoke alarm and MRS together
All four checks in one visit where the property allows it. One tenant contact, one appointment, one combined report covering electrical, gas, smoke alarms and the fourteen minimum standards, with a single rectification quote if anything needs doing. The cleanest way to bring a property fully compliant in one go.
- One visit, one report
- Electrician and gasfitter together
- MRS checklist included
- One rectification quote
Whole rent roll, dates tracked
Send us the roll. We load every property, work out what is due when, and schedule the checks in batches by area so tenants are disrupted once and the agency is never chasing a lapsed date. Per-property reports, per-owner invoicing and a compliance summary for the agency each month.
- Due dates tracked for you
- Batched by area
- Per-owner invoicing
- Monthly compliance summary
Prices depend on property size and how many checks are done in one visit. Send the address or the rent roll and we will send a fixed schedule. Maintenance, upgrades and pre-sale work are on the real estate page.
Inside each check
What the regulations require, who is licensed to do it and what you get back.
| Electrical safety check | Gas safety check | Smoke alarm check | Minimum standards (MRS) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency | Every 2 years | Every 2 years | Every 12 months | Before each new tenancy |
| Done by | Licensed electrician (A-Grade) | Licensed Type A gasfitter | Licensed electrician | Licensed electrician, gasfitter where needed |
| Covers | Switchboard, safety switches (RCDs), wiring, power points, light fittings, earthing, exhaust fans | Every gas appliance, flues, ventilation, pipework leak test, isolation valves, carbon monoxide spillage | Every alarm tested and cleaned, batteries replaced, expiry dates checked, positions confirmed | Fourteen standards: locks, vermin proofing, bins, toilets, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, structural soundness, mould, electrical safety, window coverings, windows, lighting, ventilation, heating |
| Common fails | No RCD on all circuits, damaged fittings, unsafe old wiring | Spillage from old heaters, leaking connections, blocked flues | Expired alarms (10-year life), missing alarms, flat batteries | No fixed heater in the main living area, missing window coverings, no RCD |
| You get | Compliance report with photos, fails listed, rectification quote | Gas safety report with appliance list, results, rectification quote | Smoke alarm report with dates and positions | MRS report against all fourteen standards |
Requirements are set by the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021 (Vic) and change from time to time. We check the current requirements before each visit.
From booking to report on file
Built so the property manager does one thing: send us the address.
- 01Send the address, or the roll
Property address, tenant contact and which checks are due. For a rent roll, send the spreadsheet and we work out the dates.
- 02We arrange access
We contact the tenant directly, agree a time inside the legal notice period and confirm it back to you. No three-way phone tag.
- 03Check, photograph, test
Licensed electrician and, where booked, gasfitter on site. Everything tested, everything photographed, failures explained to the tenant on the day.
- 04Report and rectification quote
Compliance report per property the same day. Any fails come with a separate fixed-price rectification quote for the owner to approve in one email. Nothing is done without a yes.
The rest of the property file
Checks are the compliance floor. These are the jobs they usually lead to.
Maintenance, repairs, pre-sale works and upgrades across the rent roll, from the same crew that does the checks.
Heating and coolingThe MRS requires a fixed heater in the main living area. Reverse cycle splits and ducted systems, installed and VEU discounted.
Heat pump hot waterWhen a gas unit fails a check or reaches end of life, a heat pump swap with the VEU discount is usually the cheapest compliant fix.
Safety checks from the crew that does the rectification
Checks are only useful if what they find gets fixed. We do both, under one report.
Both licences on our payroll, so electrical and gas checks happen in one visit and the report covers both. No second contractor, no gap between the check and the fix.
Per-property, same day, photos included, fails listed plainly with the regulation they fail against. Owners understand it, tribunals accept it.
Every fail comes with a fixed-price line item. The owner approves it in one email or does not. Nothing is added to the invoice without a yes.
We hold the due dates for every property we check and prompt you before they lapse. For a large roll that alone is worth the phone call.
What owners and tenants say
Live Google reviews from Melbourne properties we look after.
Safety check questions
Anything else, call 0466 355 441. You will get an electrician who does these every week.
What safety checks are required for a rental property in Victoria?
Four. An electrical safety check every two years by a licensed electrician, a gas safety check every two years by a licensed gasfitter, a smoke alarm check every twelve months, and a minimum rental standards check before each new tenancy. All are required under the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2021.
How much does a rental electrical safety check cost in Melbourne?
It is a fixed price per property that depends on the size of the home and whether gas and smoke alarm checks are done in the same visit. Bundling all four in one visit is cheaper than booking them separately. Send the address and we will send the price.
What is an MRS check?
A check against the fourteen minimum rental standards a Victorian property must meet before a tenant moves in: working locks, vermin proofing, bins, toilet, bathroom, kitchen, laundry, structural soundness, mould and damp, electrical safety, window coverings, windows, lighting, ventilation and a fixed heater in the main living area. We check all fourteen and report against each.
Can the same person do the electrical and gas checks?
Only if they hold both licences, which is rare. We send a licensed electrician and a licensed Type A gasfitter, often together on the same visit, so the property is done in one appointment.
What happens if the property fails a check?
The report lists each fail with a photo and the regulation it fails against, and a separate fixed-price rectification quote goes to the owner. Nothing is done without approval. Once fixed, we re-test and issue the compliance report.
Do you handle tenant access?
Yes. Send us the tenant contact and we arrange a time inside the legal notice period, confirm it back to you and turn up when we said. The property manager is copied in, not stuck in the middle.
Can you manage the dates for a whole rent roll?
Yes. Send the roll and we load every property, work out what is due when, schedule the checks in batches and send a monthly compliance summary. Most agencies find this is the part that saves them the most time.
Which suburbs do you cover?
All of Melbourne, from the inner suburbs to the Mornington Peninsula. We are based in Somerville. See the locations page or call and we will confirm.
Book a check, or send the roll
One address or a spreadsheet. Tell us which checks are due and we will arrange tenant access, do the checks and have the report on your file the same day.
- Call us0466 355 441