Legal Guides
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...
Western Australia Condition Reports
WA 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 the WA Department ...
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 ...
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...
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...
South Australia Tenancy Agreements
All residential tenancies in SA are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It is the landlords obligation to put the agreement in writing and they must keep a copy of this agreement for...
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 ...
South Australia Bonds
The maximum Rental Bond that can be charged in South Australia is the equivalent of 4 weeks rent if the rent is $800 or less per week. The Rental Bond must be lodged with Consumer and Business Serv...
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...
Queensland Rent Payments
In Queensland, the maximum rent in advance a landlord can ask for is 2 weeks for a share accommodation agreement, or four weeks for a standard tenancy agreement. Receipts are required by law for an...
Queensland Tenancy Agreements
All residential tenancies in QLD are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It is the landlords obligation to put the agreement in writing. This guide covers landlords (or head-tena...
