Legal Guides

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...

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. ...

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...

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....

NSW Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in NSW 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...

NSW Holding Deposits

In NSW, Holding Deposits are legally known as Holding Fees. The maximum holding fee that can be charged is 1 weeks rent and this money is credited towards the first rent payment when the tenancy st...

NSW Rent Payments

In NSW the maximum rent in advance a landlord can ask for is 2 weeks. Receipts are required by law for any rent paid in person (cash or cheque) and the landlord must give 60 days written notice for...

Tenancy Agreements

Having a written agreement can help prevent disputes which may occur in share accommodation. An agreement eliminates misunderstandings caused by terms not being discussed or that maybe forgotten ov...

Bonds in share houses: What happens to your bond when flatmates change?

Moving into or out of a new share house? Exciting times! You’ll probably have new flatmates to get to know, a new area to explore and maybe even a new life to live (get it sis). Make sure you’ve go...

Resolving disputes

When money, share accommodation and different personalities come together, disagreements can sometimes arise. It is therefore important to understand your rights and responsibilities. Here are a...

What is my Share Accommodation situation?

Knowing how your share accommodation agreement is classified in law will help you understand your rights and obligations. The exact classification will depend on your state or territory. This...

Pre-agreement Checklist

Before you enter any agreement or pay any money, it’s important to know exactly what you are agreeing to. Use the pre-agreement checklist to make sure you discuss the most important matters before ...