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6 articles tagged “condition report”.
Pets in Rental Properties: Condition Report Guide for Australian Property Managers (2026)
How to handle condition reports, pet bonds, and bond claims when pets are permitted in Australian rentals. Covers all 8 states — including Tasmania's March 2026 changes and WA's new $350 pet bond limit — with a room-by-room documentation guide.
ReadTasmania Bond Dispute Guide: Navigating the Residential Tenancy Commissioner (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Tasmania property managers handling a bond dispute. Covers the Section 28 three-working-day deadline, Residential Tenancy Commissioner evidence requirements, and the Magistrates Court appeal pathway.
ReadNTCAT Bond Dispute Guide for Northern Territory Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Northern Territory property managers handling a bond dispute at NTCAT. Covers the reversed NT bond system, the 7-business-day notification rule, the 3-month withholding deadline, Form 1 application fees, and what to bring to a hearing.
ReadVictoria's New Bond Evidence Requirements: What Property Managers Must Do Before October 2026
The Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2025 (VIC) requires property managers to give renters documentary bond claim evidence before lodging a claim — commencing no later than 13 October 2026. The evidence must not conflict with the condition report. What you need to do now.
ReadVictoria Condition Report Requirements: A Property Manager's Compliance Guide (2026)
Complete guide to VIC condition report obligations under Section 35 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Covers Form 4, the 5-business-day rule, Section 35A VCAT challenges, exit reports, and bond claims.
ReadMould in Rental Properties: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities in Australia (2026)
Landlord vs tenant responsibility for mould in Australian rental properties. Covers state-by-state minimum standards, how to document mould in condition reports, and how mould disputes are resolved at bond time.
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