Legal Guides
Tasmania Bonds
The maximum Bond that can be charged in TAS is the equivalent of 4 weeks’ rent. The Bond must be lodged with MyBond, a division of Consumer, Building and Occupational Services. This guide cover...
Ending the Tenancy Agreement
Ending the tenancy is called ‘termination.’ Landlords and tenants can terminate for different reasons in each state and territory. If the tenancy agreement is breached, the other party may be entit...
ACT Tenancy Agreements
All residential tenancies in ACT are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. Landlords are required to give a copy to every tenant before signing along with a copy of the ACT ‘The Rentin...
ACT Condition Reports
ACT law requires a Condition Report to be completed by the tenant and landlord at the beginning of the tenancy. You should use the standard form condition report provided by the ACT Tenants Union. ...
ACT Bonds
The maximum Bond that can be charged in the ACT is the equivalent of 4 weeks’ rent. The Bond must be lodged with the Office of Rental Bonds (ORB). This guide covers landlords (or head-tenants) ...
Northern Territory Holding Deposits
In the NT, landlords are prohibited by law from requesting or receiving any Holding Deposit. This guide covers landlords (or head-tenants) and tenants (or sub-tenants) in a Residential Tenancy....
Northern Territory Rent Payments
In the NT the maximum rent in advance a landlord can ask for is one rental payment. Receipts are required by law for all cash or cheque payments. The landlord must give 30 days written notice for a...
Northern Territory Tenancy Agreements
All residential tenancies in NT are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It’s advisable to use a written agreement and it’s the Landlords obligation to provide a copy to the tenant. ...
Northern Territory Condition Reports
NT Law requires a Condition Report to be completed by the tenant and landlord at the beginning and end of the tenancy. This guide covers landlords (or head-tenants) and tenants (or sub-tenants)...
Northern Territory Bonds
The maximum Bond that can be charged in the NT is the equivalent of 4 weeks’ rent. The Bond must be held on trust for the tenant by the landlord in a secure bank account. This guide covers land...
Western Australia Holding Deposits
In WA, Holding Deposits are known as Options or Option Fees. The maximum Option Fee varies from $50-$1,200 depending on the premises. The Option Fee must be credited towards the first rent payment ...
