The Managing Agent has advised me/us of the legal requirement to conduct a formal RMS Compliance Check prior to leasing. By completing this form, I/we acknowledge and agree to the following:

1. Statutory Obligation: I/We understand that Victorian rental regulations mandate strict compliance with minimum standards (locks, window coverings, electrical safety, heating, ventilation, structural soundness, dampness/mould prevention, and functioning kitchen/bathroom facilities).
2. Refusal of Professional Audit: I/We have elected NOT to engage the Managing Agent’s qualified third-party inspection provider to conduct an official RMS Inspection & Compliance Audit on the property.
3. Self-Verification / Full Responsibility: I/We confirm that I/we have personally verified or will ensure that the subject property fully meets all 14 mandatory Rental Minimum Standards required by Victorian law prior to tenancy commencement.
4. Urgent Repair Liabilities: I/We understand that if a tenant identifies an RMS breach upon or during occupancy, it constitutes an Urgent Repair under Section 68 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
5. VCAT & Financial Exposure: I/We acknowledge that any loss of rent, compensation claims, VCAT application fees, or administrative costs resulting from non-compliance are my/our sole financial responsibility.