fair wear and tear
5 articles tagged “fair wear and tear”.
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.
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.
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.
ReadEntry 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.
Read