Community Housing
Information for existing Kirinari Community Housing tenants.
Your rights
Any information you share with us may be kept.
This includes:
- To be treated with respect, in a fair and non-discriminatory manner at all times.
- To a safe and secure housing at all times.
- To give feedback about the services provided by our organization.
- To appeal any decision taken by the organization regarding their housing.
- To be fully informed of your rights and responsivities as community housing tenants.
- To use advocates.
Your responsibilities
As a tenant of Homes Out West you have the responsibility:
- To take appropriate care of the premises.
- To pay rent on time.
- To report the need for any repairs or maintenance
- To not alter or make additions to your property.
- To not cause a nuisance.
- To not interfere with the peace, comfort and privacy of neighbours.
- To not use premises for illegal purposes.
- To give correct notice when you leave.
- To leave premises in the same conditions as when you first started your lease, except for normal wear and tear.
Information Packs and Policy Information
Looking to learn more about our community housing services? Our information packs provide detailed insights into our programs, eligibility criteria, and the support options we offer to make housing accessible and sustainable for everyone.
Report a maintenance issue
For all non urgent repairs and maintenance please lodge your issue via this online form or call the Kirinari office on 1300 547 462 between 8.30am and 4.30pm.
We will arrange for a contracted tradesperson to carry out the required repairs. With permission we will provide your contact details to the tradesperson who will contact you to arrange a suitable time to attend your property.
For emergency repairs and maintenance after hours please call the Homes Out West office on 1300 038 233.
A staff member will monitor these calls 7 days a week and respond when necessary.
Maintenance work will be attended to within the following timeframes.
Emergency: Within 24 Hours

Urgent: Within 5 Working days

Routine: Within 28 Days
Maintenance Issue Online Form
Need assistance with a maintenance issue? Use our online form to report any problems in your home.
Simply provide a few details, and our team will be in touch to resolve it as quickly as possible.