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71 articles tagged “condition report”.
When Does a Lease Renewal Require a New Condition Report? A State-by-State Guide
Whether you need a new condition report when renewing a lease in NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, and ACT — the rules differ by state and agreement type.
ReadCondition Report After Renovation: Australian Property Manager's Guide (2026)
Guide for property managers on documenting newly renovated rentals: the 'as new' standard, builder defects, state prescribed forms, and photography tips.
ReadBuilding Inspection vs Property Condition Report: What Australian Landlords and Property Managers Need to Know
Confused about building inspections vs condition reports? As a landlord or PM in Australia, you legally need both — but for very different reasons. Here's when.
ReadMeth Contamination in Rental Properties: What Australian Property Managers Need to Know (2026)
How to detect, document, and manage methamphetamine contamination in Australian rental properties — testing thresholds, NATA evidence, and bond claims.
ReadApartment Condition Report: Property Manager's Guide for Strata Units (2026)
Apartment condition reports need a different approach. What to document for lot vs common property, parking, intercoms, and body corporate items.
ReadAsbestos in Rental Properties: A Guide for Australian Property Managers (2026)
Properties built before 1990 likely contain asbestos. What Australian property managers must disclose, inspect, and document.
ReadInspection Express vs ConditionHQ: 2026 Comparison for Australian PMs
Inspection Express vs ConditionHQ for Australian PMs: pricing model, 360° virtual tours, AI descriptions, PM integrations, and who should switch.
ReadCondition Report Dispute in Australia: What Happens When a Tenant Disagrees
A property manager's guide to condition report disputes — from entry amendments to exit disagreements, state-by-state return windows, and what evidence wins at tribunal.
ReadRental Property Repairs and Maintenance: A Property Manager's Legal Guide (2026)
Who is responsible for repairs in an Australian rental — landlord or tenant? Covers urgent vs non-urgent repairs, state-by-state timeframes, tenant maintenance duties, and how condition reports create and document repair obligations.
ReadTasmania Bond Evidence Requirements: A Property Manager's Complete Guide (2026)
A Tasmania property manager's guide to building the bond evidence the Residential Tenancy Commissioner expects — from Section 26 entry documentation to Section 28 claim form deadlines, with practical checklists for every stage of the tenancy.
ReadACT Bond Evidence Requirements: A Property Manager's Complete Guide (2026)
A Canberra property manager's guide to ACT bond evidence — the 14-day tenant review window, two-per-year inspection limit, ACAT's 7-day claims list, and how to build a defensible evidence package from day one of the tenancy.
ReadWhat Can Be Deducted from a Rental Bond in Australia: A Property Manager's Guide (2026)
Bonds cover unpaid rent, damage beyond fair wear and tear, cleaning and missing items — never wear and tear, pre-existing damage or betterment.
ReadEnd of Lease Cleaning Requirements Australia: What Property Managers Can and Can't Claim (2026)
Tenants must return the property as clean as they got it, minus fair wear and tear. Why professional-clean clauses are often unenforceable, state by state.
ReadNT Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Complete Guide to Sections 25–28 (2026)
Complete guide to the NT entry condition report under the Residential Tenancies Act 1999. Covers the 3-business-day delivery window, the 5-business-day modification process, the Commissioner of Tenancies pathway, and the Section 112 double-report rule for bond claims.
ReadACT Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide to completing the ACT Condition of Premises Report under Section 29 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT). Covers the day-after-possession deadline, room-by-room documentation, the 14-day tenant review window, managing disagreements, and how entry evidence holds up at ACAT.
ReadSA Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide for completing South Australia's entry inspection sheet under Regulation 4 of the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2025 (SA). Covers the CBS template, room-by-room walkthrough, photography, the tenant's review window, and how entry documentation affects CBS bond claims and SACAT proceedings.
ReadWA Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
WA entry PCRs are due within 7 days of possession — two signed copies, $5,000 penalty if late. The deemed acceptance rule and photo standards.
ReadQLD Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Queensland entry reports use RTA Form 1a. The 7-day tenant return window, the 14-day countersign rule, and how Form 1a decides QCAT bond claims.
ReadNSW Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
NSW entry condition reports use the Schedule 2 form and Y/N ratings. The 7-day tenant return window, and how it affects your NCAT bond claim.
ReadVictoria Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Victoria's entry condition report must use Form 4 under Section 35. The renter's 5-business-day window, and what VCAT expects in a bond claim.
ReadFurnished Rental Property Condition Report: A Guide for Australian Property Managers (2026)
How to document a furnished rental property in Australia — covering the inclusions schedule, furniture condition ratings, photography, fair wear and tear for soft furnishings, and the exit process.
ReadNT Exit Condition Report: Complete Guide for Darwin and Territory Property Managers (2026)
How the NT outgoing condition report works under the Residential Tenancies Act 1999: the 3-business-day completion window, the Section 112 double-report rule, no prescribed form, and what evidence you need for an NTCAT bond claim.
ReadACT Exit Condition Report: Complete Guide for Canberra Property Managers (2026)
The ACT is one of the few states where the exit report is legally required — a joint inspection under Section 30A. Who signs, and what ACAT expects.
ReadSelf-Managing Landlord Inspection Guide: How to Do Condition Reports Right in Australia (2026)
A practical guide for private landlords doing their own condition reports in Australia — covering your legal obligations, the right forms for each state, entry and exit inspections, photography, bond lodgement, and what evidence you need if a dispute arises.
ReadCondition Reports and Landlord Insurance: What Australian Property Managers Need to Know
How entry and exit condition reports directly affect landlord insurance claims for tenant damage in Australia. What insurers require, what gets claims denied, and how to build an insurer-ready evidence trail.
ReadSA Bond Evidence Requirements: A Property Manager's Complete Guide (2026)
What evidence CBS needs for a non-consented bond claim in South Australia, and how to build a complete documentation package that withstands scrutiny at both the CBS stage and SACAT. For property managers under the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA).
ReadNSW Bond Evidence Requirements: A Property Manager's Complete Guide (2026)
Claiming a NSW bond without tenant agreement? Section 165 gives you 7 days to hand over the exit report and every quote or invoice. Full checklist.
ReadWA Condition Report Requirements: Property Manager Compliance Guide (2026)
WA's s27C requires the entry PCR within 7 days of possession — miss it and risk a $5,000 fine. Deemed acceptance, exit deadlines, and state differences.
ReadGas and Electrical Safety Compliance for Rental Properties in Australia (2026 PM Guide)
From 13 Oct 2026 Victoria's 2-yearly electrical check applies to all existing tenancies. Plus QLD safety switches and landlord duties in every other state.
ReadSwimming Pool Safety Compliance for Australian Rental Properties: A Property Manager's Guide (2026)
QLD and NSW require pool safety certificates before the lease is signed; every state requires compliant barriers. Obligations state by state.
ReadNT Rental Property Standards: What the Residential Tenancies Act 1999 Actually Requires (2026)
Northern Territory rental properties have no prescriptive minimum standards list — but landlord obligations under sections 47–49 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1999 (NT), combined with smoke alarm and security requirements, add up to significant compliance responsibilities. Written for Darwin and Territory property managers.
ReadTasmania Minimum Standards for Rental Properties: Property Manager's Compliance Checklist (2026)
What Tasmanian rentals legally must have: heating, ventilation, security and more. The standards checklist plus what tenants can do when one fails.
ReadACT Rental Property Minimum Standards: Complete Compliance Guide for Canberra Property Managers (2026)
Complete guide to ACT rental property standards under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Covers the 30 November 2026 ceiling insulation deadline (the ACT's one prescribed minimum housing standard), AS 3786 smoke alarm requirements, the general repair obligation, and how condition reports prove compliance.
ReadNSW Minimum Standards for Rental Properties: The Property Manager's Compliance Checklist (2026)
The 7 minimum standards NSW rentals must meet under s.52(1A). Fail any one and the property is not legally fit for habitation.
ReadPets 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)
Tasmanian bond disputes go to the Residential Tenancy Commissioner — no tribunal, documents only. The 3-working-day claim deadline decides most cases.
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.
ReadQLD Condition Report Requirements: Property Manager Compliance Guide (2026)
What QLD law requires for entry condition reports: Form 1a, the 7-day tenant window, photo evidence, and the mistakes that cost landlords the bond.
ReadHow to Claim Bond at End of Tenancy: A Property Manager's State-by-State Guide (2026)
How to submit a bond claim as a property manager in every Australian state — NSW Rental Bonds Online, QLD RTA Web Services, VIC RTBA Online, WA's new BondsOnline, SA Residential Bonds Online, TAS MyBond, ACT Revenue Office, and NT's unique trust account system. Timeframes, portals, dispute paths.
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.
ReadSmoke Alarm Compliance for Australian Rental Properties: Property Manager's Guide (2026)
State-by-state smoke alarm obligations for Australian property managers: QLD's 2027 deadline, NSW annual testing rules, VIC's landlord obligations, WA hardwired requirements, and how to document compliance in entry and exit condition reports.
ReadTasmania Condition Report Requirements: Property Manager Compliance Guide (2026)
A property manager's guide to Tasmania condition report requirements under the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Covers Section 26 obligations, the 2-day tenant return window, the Rental Deposit Authority bond process, and how to document evidence for the Residential Tenancy Commissioner.
ReadQueensland Exit Condition Report (Form 14a): Complete Guide for Property Managers
How Queensland's exit condition report (Form 14a) works: who completes it, the 3-business-day response rule, what to inspect, and the 14-day bond evidence requirement.
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.
ReadNSW Condition Report Requirements: Property Manager Compliance Guide (2026)
NSW condition reports must use the Schedule 2 form. The 7-day tenant return window, the 14-day NCAT dispute deadline, and how NSW differs by state.
ReadMould in Rental Properties: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities in Australia (2026)
Who is responsible for mould in Australian rentals, state by state. What landlords must fix, what tenants cause, and how to document it before a bond dispute.
ReadHow to Write a Condition Assessment Report (Step-by-Step Guide for Property Managers)
A step-by-step guide for Australian property managers on writing thorough, tribunal-ready condition assessment reports. Covers preparation, room-by-room methodology, description standards, photography, and common pitfalls.
ReadWhat to Look for in a Condition Report: The Complete PM Checklist (Room by Room)
A room-by-room checklist of everything Australian property managers should inspect and document in a condition report. Covers kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, outdoor areas, utilities, and the items most commonly missed.
ReadWA Rental Bond & Condition Report Rules: What Property Managers Need to Know (2026)
A property manager's guide to Western Australia's condition report requirements and bond dispute process. Updated for the March 2026 reforms: covers the new Commissioner for Consumer Protection determination process, BondsOnline, evidence requirements, the Property Condition Report form, and Magistrates Court appeals.
ReadSA Rental Condition Report Requirements: Property Manager Compliance Guide (2026)
SA requires a condition report at possession but prescribes no form. CBS bond lodgement deadlines, SACAT disputes, and how SA differs from other states.
ReadHow to Photograph Rental Property Damage for Bond Evidence (A Property Manager's Guide)
A practical guide for Australian property managers on photographing rental property damage that holds up as bond evidence at tribunal. Covers camera settings, lighting, angles, timestamps, metadata, the wide-then-close technique, and common mistakes.
ReadProperty Management Handover Checklist: How to Take Over a Portfolio Without Losing Bond Claims
A practical checklist for Australian property managers taking over a portfolio from another PM or agency. Covers condition report audits, missing documentation, lease and bond verification, key management, and how to protect yourself when inheriting properties with incomplete records.
ReadFair Wear and Tear vs Damage: An Australian Property Manager's Guide
A practical guide for Australian property managers on distinguishing fair wear and tear from tenant damage. Includes 20+ specific examples, state-by-state legal definitions, how tenancy length affects assessments, grey areas tribunals disagree on, and how to document the difference in condition reports.
ReadHow to Handle a Tenant Who Refuses to Sign the Condition Report
In most states an unreturned condition report is deemed agreed after 5–7 days. What signing actually means, and how unsigned reports hold up at tribunal.
ReadRTA Form 1a Explained: QLD Entry Condition Report Complete Guide
Queensland property managers: RTA Form 1a (Entry Condition Report) must be given to the tenant at the start of the tenancy, and the tenant has 7 days to sign and return it. Download the free template, avoid the 7 most common mistakes, and protect your bond claims.
ReadWhat Happens If There's No Entry Condition Report?
What happens when there is no entry condition report at the end of a tenancy? Learn the legal consequences in every Australian state, how it affects bond disputes, who bears the burden of proof, and what property managers can do to protect themselves going forward.
ReadInspection Manager vs ConditionHQ: Which Condition Report Tool Fits Your Agency? (2026)
A detailed comparison of Inspection Manager and ConditionHQ for Australian property managers. We cover features, pricing, integrations, mobile experience, and AI capabilities to help you choose the right condition report tool.
ReadProperty Inspect vs ConditionHQ: A Comprehensive Comparison for Australian PMs (2026)
Comparing Property Inspect and ConditionHQ for Australian property managers. An honest look at features, pricing, integrations, market presence, and which tool is right for your agency.
ReadPropertyMe Inspection Reports: What Is Missing and How to Fill the Gaps (2026)
PropertyMe's built-in inspection reports cover the basics, but dedicated tools offer AI descriptions, entry/exit comparison, and bond evidence. Learn what's missing and how ConditionHQ complements PropertyMe.
ReadHow New PMs Can Get Up to Speed on Inspections Fast
A comprehensive guide for new property managers on how to conduct property inspections and condition reports in Australia. Covers state requirements, step-by-step first inspection walkthrough, common mistakes, tools, and building a systematic approach.
ReadTenant-Assisted Inspections: How to Set Them Up
Learn how to implement tenant-assisted inspections for Australian rental properties. Covers benefits, legal considerations per state, technology that enables them, structuring the process, best practices, and when to avoid them.
ReadHow Much Does a Condition Report Cost? (All Australian States)
DIY costs $0, software $50–150/month, professional reports $200–450. Full pricing by state — and why the cheapest option can cost you the bond.
ReadCondition Report vs Routine Inspection: What's the Difference?
Understand the key differences between condition reports and routine inspections in Australian rental properties. Covers legal requirements, timing, documentation standards, tenant notice periods by state, and how both work together to protect landlords and tenants.
ReadVIC Rental Minimum Standards Checklist: What Property Managers Must Verify Before Advertising (2026)
From November 2025 Victorian rentals must meet minimum standards before being advertised. Heating, cooktop, hot water, deadlocks — the full checklist.
ReadNSW Rental Law Changes 2025-2026: What Property Managers Need to Know and Do Now
Complete guide to NSW rental law changes affecting property managers in 2025-2026. Covers the end of no-grounds evictions from 19 May 2025, the new pet approval rules, fee-free rent payment, the mandatory end-of-tenancy bond survey from 1 July 2025, Centrepay from 2 March 2026, and how these changes impact condition reports and bond processes.
ReadThe Property Manager's Guide to Winning Bond Disputes: Evidence, Process, and Best Practices (2026)
The 5 evidence tiers that win bond disputes at tribunal. Without an entry condition report, most claims fail before they start.
Read5 Condition Report Mistakes That Lose Bond Claims (2026)
No entry report, weak photos, overclaiming wear and tear, the wrong form, missed deadlines — the 5 mistakes that lose bond claims at NCAT, VCAT and QCAT.
ReadBest Property Inspection Software in Australia (2026 Comparison)
Side by side look at Australian property inspection software: pricing, offline mode, photo evidence and state-compliant condition report templates.
Read7 Best SnapInspect Alternatives for Australian Property Managers (2026)
Looking for SnapInspect alternatives with offline mode, unlimited photos, and quick PDF reports? We compare 7 inspection tools used by Australian property managers. ConditionHQ works offline, generates reports in 15 minutes, and is free to start.
ReadQLD Bond Evidence Requirements: The Complete Property Manager's Compliance Guide (2026)
A property manager's guide to QLD bond evidence requirements under the updated Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. Learn what evidence you need, the 14-day deadline, common mistakes, and how to build bulletproof bond claims.
ReadHow to Do a Condition Report in Under 15 Minutes (Without Cutting Corners)
Learn how to complete a thorough property condition report in under 15 minutes. Practical room-by-room guide with photography tips, condition descriptions, and state-specific requirements for Australian property managers.
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