u/Sea-Honeydew-613

Hi everyone, looking for advice about a break lease in Victoria.

We moved out of a rental about 2.5 weeks ago, with around 4 months remaining on our fixed-term lease (which had been renewed a couple of times), and returned the keys.

Before we broke the lease, someone we know was willing to take over the property. However, according to the real estate agent, the landlord wanted to go through the “proper channel”, so they refused to accept his application and proceeded with their own advertising/application process.

After we returned the keys, I emailed the property manager and she said she would inspect the property the following day. However, I only heard from her again 14 days later, saying she hadn’t been able to inspect it because her car broke down and would do so that day.

Since we moved out, there has only been one inspection, and another inspection scheduled for today has now been cancelled. The property is still advertised.

We also lodged our bond claim with the RTBA when we returned the keys. The 14-day response period has now expired without a dispute being lodged, so the bond has been finalised/returned. We have also cancelled the direct debit for rent, as we’ve returned the keys and no longer have possession of the property but we have paid rent until 27th October.

We understand we may still owe reasonable compensation for lost rent/re-letting costs and are prepared to pay what is genuinely owed.

My main question is: based on all of this, does it sound like the rental provider/agent is actively taking reasonable steps to re-let the property and minimise loss? Could the delayed inspection, limited number of inspections, cancelled inspection and refusal of a potential replacement tenant be relevant if they later seek compensation for ongoing lost rent?

Can they still pursue compensation after the bond has been returned, and what evidence would they need to show they’ve made reasonable efforts to re-let?

Would really appreciate hearing from anyone familiar with Victorian tenancy law or who has dealt with something similar.

I’m an ongoing Victorian Government teacher who has worked continuously in a special setting since 29 January 2024.
I’ve recently been offered an ongoing teaching position at another special setting, commencing 27 January 2027, and the transfer process is being organised.

My question is about the rule that allows an ongoing teacher without an approved special education qualification to be offered permanent transfer if they have completed 3 or more years of continuous employment in a special setting and are assessed as suitable.

My dates are:
Started in a special setting: 29 January 2024
3-year anniversary: 29 January 2027
New position commencement: 27 January 2027

So I’m technically 2 days short of 3 years on the commencement date.

Does anyone know whether the 3-year requirement is assessed based on:
when the offer is made/accepted,
the commencement date of the new position, or
another date in the transfer process?

Also, does approved maternity leave count towards the continuous employment period for this purpose?

I’m trying to understand whether I would be eligible for a permanent transfer or whether I could potentially be placed on a temporary 3-year transfer instead. Would really appreciate insight from anyone who has dealt with this in Victorian government schools/HR.

How likely am I to land a teaching job before 2027?

Hi everyone! I’ve been teaching for 2.5 years in Australia, all in a special school/autism setting, with previous overseas experience credited, so I’m currently Range 2.3. I’m on maternity leave and won’t be returning to my current school next year as we’re moving from the northern suburbs to the south-east. I have an ongoing status at my current school.

How likely is it to secure a position before the 2027 school year? Is there still strong demand for special education teachers in the south-east? Would you recommend applying through EduPay, contacting principals directly, or using an agency?
Thanks! 😊

Hi all,

My baby’s application was approved 2 weeks ago, but I still haven’t received my Evidence of Citizenship certificate in the mail.

For those who’ve been through this recently:

**•**	How long did it take you to receive it after approval?  
**•**	Did you get it by regular post or registered/tracked mail?  
**•**	Is there a way to check on the status if it’s delayed?

Just trying to figure out if this wait time is normal or if I should be following up with the Department. Thanks in advance!