This guide reflects the supplied August 2026 research. Check the linked regulator guidance for the latest requirements for your property.
| Check | Frequency | Who may perform it | Standard | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke alarm | Not independently confirmed - confirm with the SA regulator | - | - | Primary SA sources inaccessible during researchEvery primary South Australian government source attempted (sa.gov.au, the SA Housing Safety Authority, the Metropolitan Fire Service) returned HTTP 403 during research. Nothing here is confirmed against a primary source; confirm directly with the SA regulator before relying on it. |
| Electrical | Not independently confirmed - confirm with the SA regulator | - | - | Primary SA sources inaccessible during researchEvery primary South Australian government source attempted (sa.gov.au, the SA Housing Safety Authority, the Metropolitan Fire Service) returned HTTP 403 during research. Nothing here is confirmed against a primary source; confirm directly with the SA regulator before relying on it. |
| Gas | Not independently confirmed - confirm with the SA regulator | - | - | Primary SA sources inaccessible during researchEvery primary South Australian government source attempted (sa.gov.au, the SA Housing Safety Authority, the Metropolitan Fire Service) returned HTTP 403 during research. Nothing here is confirmed against a primary source; confirm directly with the SA regulator before relying on it. |
Every South Australian government source we tried to verify against (sa.gov.au, the SA Housing Safety Authority, the Metropolitan Fire Service) blocked automated access during our research. Rather than publish frequencies, standards or penalty figures we couldn't confirm directly, we're deliberately leaving this page conservative until we can.
South Australian rental safety more broadly sits under state housing and tenancy legislation, commonly identified as administered by the SA Housing Safety Authority alongside Consumer and Business Services SA - but since the sources naming those bodies are the same ones that blocked direct access during this research, treat that as a starting point, not a confirmed fact. If you own a South Australian rental, confirm your current obligations and who administers them directly with the SA regulator rather than relying on anything specific stated here.
Own a Melbourne rental from South Australia?
My Safe Home services metro Melbourne. If you're an interstate owner of a Victorian rental property, see our Victoria compliance guide for the rules that actually apply to your property.