Legal Guides
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...
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 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 ...
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...
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. ...
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. ...
