SRO APPROVAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220

Your Action Plan to Get SRO Approval (Critical - Do This First)

STEP 1: PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION (THIS WEEK)

Complete these documents before contacting SRO:

Documents to Prepare:

[ ] Schedule A - Property Demarcation (READY - see: Schedule_A_Property_Demarcation.html)
[ ] Floor plan with demarcation line highlighted
[ ] Take 3-4 boundary photos (front demarcation, side fence, rear line, garage entrance)
[ ] Label each photo clearly
[ ] Schedule B - Furniture Inventory (TO DO)
[ ] List all furniture items: beds, lounge, dining table, kitchen appliances, etc.
[ ] Condition for each item (new/good/fair)
[ ] Take photos of furniture in each room
[ ] Schedule D - Utilities (READY - see: Schedule_D_Utilities.html)
Water bill history: ✓ Already completed ($272/quarter avg)
[ ] Electricity account number and recent bill
[ ] Gas account number and recent bill
[ ] Internet provider and monthly cost
[ ] Property Documents
[ ] Photocopy of property title or loan documents (proof of ownership)
[ ] Your Victorian Homebuyer Fund reference number (from original loan letter)
[ ] Driver's license or ID copy (for identity verification)

STEP 2: FILL IN YOUR DETAILS

Update these SRO Application documents with YOUR information:

File: SRO_Approval_Application_Complete.html

Replace these placeholders:
- [ ] [Your Name] - Your full name
- [ ] [Your Phone] - Your contact number
- [ ] [Your Email] - Your email address
- [ ] [DD/MM/YYYY] - Proposed lease start date
- [ ] [Scheme Reference Number] - From your original Victorian Homebuyer Fund letter
- [ ] [Driver's license/ID copy] - Your ID details

Update the "Reason for Rental" section - Choose one or adapt:
- Option A: Temporarily relocating, returning in 6 months
- Option B: Building equity, covering mortgage costs
- Option C: [Your own reason]

STEP 3: CONTACT SRO (NEXT WEEK)

State Revenue Office - Victorian Homebuyer Fund Team

Phone: 13 21 61

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

What to Say:

"Hello, I own a property at 69 Carr Street, Geelong purchased under the Victorian Victorian Homebuyer Fund. I would like to lease it to a residential tenant for 6 months (furnished, all utilities included, at $632/week). Do I need written approval from SRO before signing the rental agreement?"

Expected Response:

They will likely say:
- "Yes, submit written approval request" OR
- "Send us the details and we'll assess"

What to Do:

Write down the name of the person who helps you
Ask for email address to submit application
Ask for expected turnaround time (typically 10-15 business days)
Confirm if they need all documents upfront or can start with the application

STEP 4: SUBMIT SRO APPLICATION

Mail or Email Option:

Option A - Email (Faster):
- Send to: [Get email from SRO when you call]
- Subject: "Victorian Homebuyer Fund - Rental Approval Request - 69 Carr Street"
- Attach: SRO_Approval_Application_Complete.html + Schedule A + Schedule B + Schedule D + property photos

Option B - Mail:
- Print SRO_Approval_Application_Complete.html (all pages)
- Enclose: Schedule A, B, D, plus property photos
- Mail to: State Revenue Office
1 Elizabeth Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
(Attn: Victorian Homebuyer Fund Team)

Option C - In Person:
- Visit SRO office at 1 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
- Bring all documents in folder
- Ask them to verify completeness before you leave

STEP 5: FOLLOW UP

If no response after 15 business days:

[ ] Call SRO at 13 21 61
[ ] Reference your application submission date
[ ] Ask for approval status
[ ] Get name of case officer handling your request

Keep records of:
- [ ] Date application submitted
- [ ] Who you spoke with (name and phone number)
- [ ] SRO reference number (they'll assign one)
- [ ] Expected response date

STEP 6: RECEIVE APPROVAL (CRITICAL)

Once SRO approves in writing:

[ ] Print and file the SRO approval letter
[ ] Keep copy in your rental property file
[ ] Keep copy with your loan documents
[ ] DO NOT SIGN any rental agreement until you have this letter

If SRO requests more information:
- [ ] Respond within 5-10 business days
- [ ] Don't delay - approval is on hold until they get it

If SRO declines:
- [ ] Contact them to discuss reasons
- [ ] Ask if you can resubmit with modifications
- [ ] Consider alternatives (longer lease term, unfurnished rental, etc.)

DOCUMENTS READY FOR YOU

All files are in: /Users/jameslove/69_Carr_Street_Geelong_Rental_Management/

Print or have ready to send:

✓ SRO_Approval_Application_Complete.html (9,400 words - complete application)
✓ Schedule_A_Property_Demarcation.html (floor plan + boundary description)
✓ Schedule_D_Utilities.html (utilities + water bill history)
TO DO: Schedule_B_Furniture_Inventory.html (you'll create this)
TO DO: Property boundary photos (you'll take these)

TIMELINE ESTIMATE

Task	Timeline	Days
Gather documents & take photos	This week	3-5
Call SRO and get details	Next 2 days	2
Submit SRO application	Within week	7
SRO processing (expected)	10-15 business days	14
Receive approval letter	~3 weeks	21
THEN sign rental agreement	After approval

Total timeline from now to approved rental agreement: ~4-5 weeks

CRITICAL REMINDERS

⚠️ DO NOT sign any rental agreement with a tenant until you have SRO written approval

⚠️ Breach of Victorian Homebuyer Fund could result in:
- Clawback of scheme funds
- Forced sale of property
- Legal action by Victorian government

✓ By getting approval upfront, you:
- Protect yourself legally
- Show good faith to SRO
- Can confidently sign a professional agreement
- Avoid future disputes or scheme violation penalties

YOUR NEXT ACTION RIGHT NOW

Pick a day this week to call SRO:

[ ] Day/Date: _______
[ ] Time: _______
[ ] Phone: 13 21 61
[ ] Have ready: Your phone, property address (69 Carr Street, Geelong), Scheme reference number

Then:
- [ ] Take property boundary photos
- [ ] List furniture items for Schedule B
- [ ] Gather utility account details
- [ ] Prepare SRO application with your details

QUESTIONS TO ASK SRO WHEN YOU CALL

"Do I need written approval before signing a rental agreement?"
"What is the approval process and expected timeline?"
"Can I submit the application by email or must it be mailed?"
"What documents do you need from me?"
"Is a 6-month furnished lease acceptable under the Scheme?"
"Do I need to report the lease to you, or just get initial approval?"
"What happens if circumstances change (tenant leaves early, etc.)?"
"Can you provide a reference number once the application is received?"

You've got this! Call SRO this week - it's the critical first step.