This guide reflects the supplied August 2026 research. Check the linked regulator guidance for the latest requirements for your property.
| Check | Frequency | Who may perform it | Standard | Penalty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke alarm | Continuous maintenance duty; alarms replaced every 10 years | Owner/landlord installs and maintains; tenant changes an accessible 9V battery | - | $1,000 infringement (non-compliant rental); up to $5,000 for hiring a non-compliant dwelling | |
| Electrical | No periodic mandatory check regime found for rentals | - | - | - | Not found in official WA Government sources searchedThis is an absence finding, not a confirmed fact: no WA-specific periodic electrical safety-check regime for rentals (comparable to Victoria's 2-yearly cycle) turned up in this research pass. Consumer Protection WA confirms the two-RCD requirement before leasing (see page body, sourced separately) but does not state a periodic re-test interval either way. Confirm directly with the relevant WA regulator before relying on this. |
| Gas | No confirmed rental-specific periodic check regime found | - | - | - | No rental-specific periodic regime confirmedThis is an absence finding, not a confirmed fact: no WA rental-specific periodic gas safety-check regime turned up in this research pass. The WA Government page linked above confirms all gas work must be carried out by a Building and Energy-licensed gasfitter, but gives general appliance-servicing guidance, not a rental-specific mandatory check regime. Confirm directly with the relevant WA regulator before relying on the absence of one. |
Western Australian rental homes must have compliant, mains-powered smoke alarms less than 10 years old before the property is leased. The property owner installs and maintains alarms throughout the tenancy; the tenant is only responsible for changing an accessible standard 9V battery. Penalties for non-compliance are listed in the table above.
Rental properties also need two RCDs (safety switches) installed on the switchboard before they can be leased. WA doesn't have a confirmed periodic mandatory electrical re-test interval comparable to Victoria's 2-yearly cycle. All gas work must be carried out by a licensee holding a Building and Energy gasfitting licence.
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