Short- and long-term rentals are important to the growth and diversity of The Cape. They enrich our community by supporting:
- Future Neighbors: Transitional housing for new residents renting while they build.
- Prospective Residents: Curious buyers test-driving the ecovillage lifestyle.
- Renters: Long-term tenants who share our passion for sustainable living.
- Holidaymakers: Short-term tenants who value sustainability, wildlife and our coastal lifestyle.
For Rental Providers
As a rental provider at The Cape, you play an important role in sharing our sustainable vision. Help your tenants and guests settle in by sharing the Welcome to the Cape (PDF 817 KB) flyer, which is packed with useful tips for living in at The Cape. We encourage you to download the PDF and either send it to your tenants or print it for display within your home.
Maintaining your garden
If you rent your property out short-term (under 28 consecutive days), you will need to arrange for regular garden maintenance, including weeding, mowing and pruning. Please note that one of our residents offers a paid gardening and lawn mowing service – email the Owners Corporation Committee for details
If you rent your property out long-term (over 28 consecutive days), both you and your tenant/s are responsible for maintaining your front garden. Please note that the community mower and whipper snipper are available for both permanent residents and long-term renters to use. Please email the Owners Corporation Committee for more information.
Use of the sporting facilities
Short-term and long-term renters are welcome to use most of the facilities in the Sports Precinct, including the Bocce Court, Basketball Half-court and Pickleball Court 2.
Pickleball Court 1 and the Bowling Green are reserved for long-term residents. Long-term renters can book Pickleball Courts 1 and 2, and the Bowling Green, via the booking system. Email the Owners Corporation Committee to arrange initial access to the booking sheet for your tenants. Pickleball and bowls equipment can be found in the locker within the Bowling Green. Please ensure tenants are aware of the usage rules for the Sport Precinct.
Short-stay rental laws
Short-stay rentals are subject to Council’s Short Stay Rental Accommodation (SSRA) Laws including:
- Registering your short-term accommodation with the Council.
- Notifying your neighbours that you operate short stay rental accommodation.
- Ensuring that you have an appropriate Waste Management Plan in place.
Short-stay rentals are also subject to Victoria’s Short stay accommodation laws that mandate financial penalties for any unreasonable noise disturbances or property damage inflicted upon adjoining lots and common estate areas.
Long-stay rental laws
Long-stay rentals are subject to Victoria’s Residential Tenancies Act 1997 which specifies that rental providers are responsible for major gardening and structural maintenance while renters are responsible for day-to-day chores like mowing the lawn, weeding, edging, and watering.
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