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...

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 ...

Western Australia Rent Payments

In WA the maximum rent in advance a landlord can ask for is 2 weeks. Receipts are required by law for all rent payments (except bank transfers). The landlord must give 60 days written notice for an...

Western Australia Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in WA 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. T...