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14 articles tagged “entry condition report”.

Guide11 min read

Condition 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.

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Compliance11 min read

Building 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.

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Compliance13 min read

NT 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.

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Compliance13 min read

Tasmania Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Complete guide to the Tasmania entry condition report under Section 26 of the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Covers the 2-day tenant return window, the CBOS template, photos as a standalone report, and how entry evidence holds up before the Residential Tenancy Commissioner.

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Compliance13 min read

ACT 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.

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Compliance12 min read

SA 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.

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Compliance13 min read

WA 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.

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Compliance13 min read

QLD 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.

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Compliance13 min read

NSW 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.

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Compliance12 min read

Victoria 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.

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Compliance14 min read

QLD Minimum Housing Standards: A Property Manager's Compliance Checklist (2026)

Queensland's 9 minimum housing standards apply to all tenancies since 1 Sept 2024. What each standard requires and how to verify before every tenancy.

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Guide15 min read

RTA 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.

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Tips16 min read

What 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.

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Guide14 min read

Entry vs Exit Condition Reports: The Definitive Guide for Australian Property Managers

Entry vs exit condition report in Australia: what to check, fair wear vs damage, tribunal evidence, bond disputes. Free state-by-state checklist.

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