Regional Compliance: The Challenges of Keeping Your Rent Roll Covered
- Kathryn Docking
- 15 hours ago
- 2 min read
For property managers across Victoria, keeping a full rent roll of properties safety checks up to date, and managing Rental Minimum Standards checks before they are advertised can be a juggling act - especially so for agencies outside of metropolitan Melbourne.
We often hear from agencies in regional Victoria about the challenges they face:
Inconsistent pricing for similar compliance jobs in different areas
Travel time charges that add up quickly on top of the base rate
Scheduling delays caused by limited local contractor availability
That’s why Taskforce has built a service model that supports agencies right across Victoria — from Warragul to Wodonga and everywhere in between.
With standard pricing statewide, you can book confidently knowing the same fair rates apply whether your properties are in the city or the country. Our network of licensed tradespeople are equipped to handle compliance jobs efficiently, wherever your rent roll may be.
Why these checks matter
Rental Minimum Standards and safety checks aren’t just a regulatory requirement — they’re essential for keeping renters safe and properties compliant.
Rental Minimum Standards (RMS): Rental Minimum Standards inspections insure every property meets the basic living requirements for safety, comfort and energy efficiency — from heating and ventilation to window coverings and locks (and from 1st December 2025 the list includes blind cord anchors for all loose looped blind cords hanging below 1600mm of the floor.)
Gas Safety Checks: Regular gas safety checks can find potential leaks or carbon monoxide risks by verifying that gas appliances and installations are working safely and efficiently.
Electrical Safety Checks: Regular electrical safety checks help prevent fires and electric shock by identifying and addressing faulty wiring or appliances before they cause harm.
Smoke Alarm Safety Checks: Regular smoke alarm safety checks confirm that alarms are correctly positioned, functional and compliant with current regulations — a small step which saves lives.
Keeping on top of these requirements can be time-consuming, particularly when managing regional properties. But it’s a vital part of maintaining both rental wellbeing and an agency’s compliance obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Consistency, reliability and peace of mind
With Taskforce, property managers don’t have to worry about juggling multiple contractors, negotiating pricing, or managing long lead times. We’ve standardised pricing across Victoria, streamlined booking and reporting through our platform, and built a regional network that delivers the same level of service you’d expect in metro areas.
Whether you manage properties in Sale, Seymour or Shepparton, we’re here to make compliance simpler, consistent and cost-effective — so you can focus on your clients and your business. That means:
Regional agencies pay the same price for services as metro Melbourne agencies
Fitting and checking of blind cord anchors included with Retnal Minimum Standards inspections
Ability to align all 3 safety checks into one single visit
Local Victorian customer support, based in Burnley
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Get in touch and let's chat about how we can support you.