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Victoria’s consumer regulator provides rental information and guidance on bonds, rent increases, repairs, minimum standards and rental disputes. Use its advice and referral channels to understand your rights and next steps. For Spanish interpreter-assisted enquiries, call TIS on 131 450 and ask for Consumer Affairs Victoria on 1300 55 81 81. Telephone and online service; it does not act as your lawyer.

Free housing advice and practical support for people over 50 facing insecure housing or homelessness. Home at Last helps people find a permanent, affordable home; HAAG also provides retirement-housing rights advice and opportunities to join housing campaigns. Spanish resources and interpreter support are available. Call 1300 765 178 to discuss your needs.

Free, confidential renter information and advice about issues such as repairs, rent increases and disputes with a rental provider. Legal advice, negotiation and hearing support depend on eligibility and capacity. Spanish resources are available. For interpreter-assisted advice, call TIS on 131 450 and ask for the Renter Support Line, 03 9416 2577; social housing and rooming-house renters can use 1800 068 860.

Free legal information and advice about renting, eviction and housing disputes. Duty lawyers may assist or represent eligible renters at a tenancy hearing, including people in rooming houses, caravan parks or specialist disability accommodation. Call Legal Help on 1300 792 387 before your hearing and request a Spanish interpreter; available assistance depends on your circumstances.