We are here to provide owners and tenants with guidance and support on all matters relating to residential tenancy rights and regulations. This account is owned and managed by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS), which is a business unit of the Department of Justice in the Tasmanian government. We work towards a fair, just and safe Tasmania through the delivery of equitable, effici
ent and effective consumer, building and occupational regulation. To do this, we:
• advise and educate consumers, tenants, businesses and landlords on their rights, responsibilities and changes to the law
• review and advise the state government on consumer legislation and industry codes
• advise and educate consumers and people in the building industry about the state’s building legislation and national standards
• register and license businesses and occupations
• conciliate disputes between consumers and traders, tenants and landlords, and consumers and building practitioners
• enforce and ensure compliance with consumer laws, building laws and gas and electricity safety standards.
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