Victorian Real Estate Compliance & Legislation

    Victorian real estate forms operate within a defined legislative framework: the Estate Agents Act 1980 (agent licensing and conduct), the Sale of Land Act 1962 (including the section 32 vendor's statement), the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (tenancy agreements and disclosures), and the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 (electronic signing and service). VicForms is built to keep pace with this legislation as it changes.

    Last reviewed: 21 August 2026

    Relevant legislation

    • Estate Agents Act 1980

      Agent licensing and conduct

    • Sale of Land Act 1962

      Including the section 32 vendor's statement

    • Residential Tenancies Act 1997

      Tenancy agreements and disclosures

    • Retail Leases Act 2003

      Retail lease disclosure and terms

    • Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000

      Electronic signing and service

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the current Victorian real estate form requirements?

    Victorian real estate forms are governed by several pieces of legislation: the Estate Agents Act 1980 (agent licensing and conduct), the Sale of Land Act 1962 (including the section 32 vendor's statement), the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (tenancy agreements and disclosures), and the Electronic Transactions (Victoria) Act 2000 (electronic signing and service). VicForms is built to keep pace with this legislation as it changes.