03/01/2023
SHORT STAY PERMIT NO. STRA0061/22
SHORT STAY RENTAL ACCOMMODATION
CODE OF CONDUCT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 INTRODUCTORY
1.1 Title Page 1
1.2 Objectives of this Code of Conduct Page 1
1.3 Authorising provision Page 1
1.4 Operational date Page 1
1.5 Revocation date Page 1
1.6 Application of this Code of Conduct Page 1
1.7 Definitions of this Code of Conduct. Page 1
PART 2 STANDARD OF MANAGEMENT Page 2
PART 3 STANDARD OF PRESENTATION Page 3
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PART 1
INTRODUCTORY
1.1 Title
This Code of Conduct is the Short Stay Rental Accommodation Code of Conduct of
the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
1.2 Objectives of this Code of Conduct are to:
(a) Specify the minimum required operating standards, presentation and use of short
stay rental accommodation within the Municipal District of the Mornington
Peninsula Shire Council; and
(b) Include all short stay rental accommodation as defined by the Local Law.
1.3 Authorising provision
This Code of Conduct is made under the provisions of the Short Stay Rental
Accommodation Local Law 2018 which is made under section 111 of the Local
Government Act 1989.
1.4 Operational date
This Code of Conduct comes into operation on 17 May 2018.
1.5 Revocation date
This Code of Conduct ceases to operate on 17 May 2028, unless sooner revoked by
Council.
1.6 Application of this Code of Conduct
This Code of Conduct applies and has operation throughout the whole of the
Municipal District.
1.7 Definitions
Unless the contrary intention appears in this Local Law, the following words are
defined to mean:
WORDS MEANING
The Act Means the Local Government Act 1989
Authorised Officer Means any Person appointed under Section 224
and 224A (Members of Victoria Police) of the Act
Code of Conduct Means a Code issued by Council for the purposes
of this Local Law
Council Means the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Dwelling Any building or portion of a building which is used,
intended, adapted or designed for use for living
Infringements Act Means the Infringements Act 2006
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WORDS MEANING
Material Change Any change in the terms of the application details
that affects the obligations of the parties is
material
Motor Vehicle Has the same meaning as in the Road Safety Act
1986
Municipal District Means the Municipal District of Council
Notice to comply A notice served under clause 4.2
Occupant Means a person who occupies short stay rental
accommodation for short stay purposes
Owner Means the owner of the dwelling or appointed
agent/property manager
Peace Means freedom from disturbance; the state of not
being annoyed by noise or unwanted actions
Penalty Unit Has the same meaning as the Sentencing Act
1991
Registered Short Stay Rental
Accommodation
Short Stay Rental Accommodation registered
under this Local Law
Registration Means registration under and for the purposes of
this Local Law
Registration Fee Means the fee for registration that is imposed by
the Council under the Council’s fees and charges
at the time
Short Stay Rental
Accommodation
Means accommodation for no more than 30
consecutive days or 1 month in a dwelling for
commercial gain, excluding other accommodation
premises required to be registered under alternate
legislation
PART 2
STANDARD OF MANAGEMENT
2.1. Standard of Management
2.1.1 The owner must display and make the Code of Conduct available to all occupants
and visitors to the dwelling including availability on their website or any social media
used by the owner to promote the short stay rental accommodation dwelling, and
must incorporate the Code of Conduct provisions into rental terms and conditions.
2.1.2 The owner must control and be responsible for the behaviour of occupants and
residents at the dwelling.
Unacceptable behaviour includes loud:
(a) Aggressive behaviour;
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(b) Yelling, screaming and arguing; and
(c) Cheering, clapping and singing.
2.1.3 Off street parking must be provided for all occupants’ motor vehicles. The owner
must provide information to occupants on parking arrangements prior to arrival.
2.1.4 Additional accommodation is not allowed on site by way of tents, caravans,
campervans or similar facilities.
2.1.5 Outdoor areas including swimming pools, spas, outdoor decking and balconies are
not to be used between 11.00 pm to 7.00 am.
2.1.6 The owner must inform occupants of waste disposal arrangements and remove any
excess waste left by occupants.
PART 3
STANDARD OF PRESENTATION
3.1 Presentation required
The owner of a Short Stay Rental Accommodation dwelling must maintain any land
connected to the dwelling in good condition
