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Western Australia Bonds

The maximum Bond that can be charged in WA is generally the equivalent of 4 weeks’ rent. The Bond must be lodged with the Department of Commerce Bond Administrator. This guide covers landlords ...

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South Australia Holding Deposits

In SA, Holding Deposits are known as a Consideration Payment. The landlord and prospective tenant agree on the amount of the Consideration Payment and the period the premises is held for. The Consi...

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South Australia Rent Payments

In SA, the maximum rent in advance a landlord can ask for the first rent payment is 2 weeks. After the first 2 weeks have passed, rent can then be paid as stated in the tenancy agreement (weekly, f...

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South Australia Condition Reports

Condition Reports are called ‘Inspection Sheets’ in South Australia. The landlord and tenant are required by law complete the Inspection Sheet at the beginning and end of the tenancy. You must use ...

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Queensland Holding Deposits

Holding Deposits in Queensland grant a prospective tenant an option period of at least 48 hours to decide whether to enter an agreement. The Holding Deposit is credited towards the first rent payme...

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Victoria Holding Deposits

In Victoria, Holding Deposits are known as Application Deposits. The Application Deposit holds the property for the prospective tenant for 14 days, and the money must be returned to the tenant. ...

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Victoria Rent Payments

The maximum amount of rent in advance a landlord can require is 2 weeks. A receipt is required whenever rent is paid in person. The landlord must give 60 days written notice for any rent increase. ...

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Victoria Condition Reports

VIC law requires a Condition Report to be completed by the tenant and landlord at the beginning and end of the tenancy if the tenant pays a Rental Bond. You should use the standard form Condition R...

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Victoria Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in VIC 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. ...

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Victoria Bonds

The maximum Rental Bond that can be charged in Victoria is the equivalent of 1 month’s rent when the weekly rent is $900 or less. The Rental Bond must be deposited with the Residential Tenancies Bo...

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NSW Condition Reports

NSW law requires a Condition Report to be completed by the tenant and landlord at the beginning and end of the tenancy. You must use the standard form condition report provided by NSW Fair Trading....

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