Residential Tenancy Act 1997
23 articles tagged “Residential Tenancy Act 1997”.
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.
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.
ReadQLD Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide for completing Queensland's prescribed entry condition report (Form 1a under Section 65 of the RTRAA 2008). Covers pre-tenancy preparation, room-by-room walkthrough, photography, the 7-day tenant return window, and how entry documentation affects QCAT bond claims.
ReadVictoria Entry Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Step-by-step guide for completing Victoria's prescribed entry condition report (Form 4 under Section 35 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997). Covers pre-tenancy inspection, room-by-room walkthrough, photography, the renter's 5-business-day window, and how entry documentation affects bond claims at VCAT.
ReadTasmania Exit Condition Report: Complete Guide for Property Managers (2026)
How the Tasmania exit condition report works under the Residential Tenancy Act 1997: who completes it, the critical Section 28 three-working-day claim form deadline, the MyBond process, and what evidence the Residential Tenancy Commissioner requires.
ReadACT Exit Condition Report: Complete Guide for Canberra Property Managers (2026)
How the ACT exit condition report works under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997: who completes it, the 24-hour final inspection rule, 7-day tenant return window, and what evidence you need to support an ACAT bond claim.
ReadSA Exit Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to conduct the exit inspection in South Australia: preparing the outgoing inspection sheet, comparing entry and exit records, CBS bond claims, SACAT evidence standards, and common mistakes. Updated for the Residential Tenancies Regulations 2025.
ReadNSW Exit Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to conduct the NSW exit condition report under s.29 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010: who attends, the Schedule 2 Y/N methodology at exit, Bond Online timelines, NCAT evidence standards, and common mistakes to avoid.
ReadVictoria Exit Condition Report: Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
How to conduct the exit condition report for Victorian rentals: the 10-day obligation, who must attend, room-by-room inspection, RTBA bond claims, and the October 2026 evidence changes.
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).
ReadTasmania Rental Law Changes 2025–2026: What Property Managers Need to Know
A property manager's guide to Tasmania's residential tenancy reforms. Covers the Pets Act 2025 (March 2026 commencement), the pet request and TASCAT refusal process, rent increase rules, bond lodgement obligations under MyBond, and the Modernising the Act consultation launched April 2026.
ReadACT Rental Law Changes 2023–2025: What Canberra Property Managers Need to Know and Do Now
A property manager's guide to the ACT's recent residential tenancy reforms. Covers the no-cause eviction ban and rent bidding prohibition (April 2023), new standard tenancy terms and rent increase restrictions (December 2024), unit title rental certificates (January 2025), and break lease fee rules.
ReadQLD Minimum Housing Standards: A Property Manager's Compliance Checklist (2026)
Complete guide to Queensland's 9 minimum housing standards under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2025. What to verify before each tenancy, how standards connect to Form 1a, and what to do when a property doesn't comply.
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.
ReadACAT Bond Dispute Guide for ACT Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for ACT property managers navigating a bond dispute through ACT Rental Bonds and ACAT. Covers the 2-week dispute window, automatic referral process, the 7-day claims list, conference vs hearing, ACAT fees, and how to build a defensible evidence bundle.
ReadQLD Condition Report Requirements: Property Manager Compliance Guide (2026)
A property manager's guide to QLD condition report requirements under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. Covers Form 1a, Form 14a, 7-day tenant return window, 2025 regulation update, QCAT evidence standards, and how QLD differs from NSW and VIC.
ReadVCAT Bond Dispute Guide for Victorian Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Victorian property managers navigating a bond dispute through RDRV and VCAT. Covers the 14-day contest window, the myRDRV process, VCAT escalation, the October 2026 evidence requirements under the Consumer Legislation Amendment Act 2025, and how to build a defensible claim.
ReadSACAT Bond Dispute Guide for South Australian Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for SA property managers navigating a bond dispute from the CBS counter-offer process through to SACAT. Covers the RBO claim process, the 7-counter-offer mechanism, evidence requirements, the conference stage, and SA's bond cap rules under the Residential Tenancies Act 1995.
ReadQCAT Bond Dispute Guide for Queensland Property Managers (2026)
Step-by-step guide for Queensland property managers navigating a bond dispute from RTA conciliation through to QCAT. Covers the 7-day deadline, Form 2, evidence packaging, hearing format, and the 14-day evidence rule.
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.
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