TAS Condition Report Compliance Guide
Everything property managers need to know about condition report requirements in Tasmania. Updated for 2025 reforms.
TAS condition reports: the short answer
Where a bond is required, the owner must provide two signed copies at or before the start of the tenancy. Add any missing damage or cleanliness issues, then sign and return one copy within two days of receiving it.
Source: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services Tasmania — condition report guidance. Summary checked .
Example of a useful condition note
Instead of “wall damaged”, write “Bedroom 1, wall beside the door: two paint chips, approximately 10 mm each; shown in photos 3 and 4.” Record what you observed, where it is and the matching photo references. Mark an item “not tested” if you did not test it. This is an illustrative example, not an inspection finding.
ConditionHQ helps organise your observations. Check the authority’s current form and instructions for your tenancy; a checklist or software export does not by itself establish legal compliance.
TAS Requirements at a Glance
Entry Condition Report
Required at the start when a bond is paid
Exit Condition Report
Legally required at the end of every tenancy
Bond Condition
Only required when a bond/security deposit is paid
Photos Required
Photos not legally required, but strongly recommended for evidence
Standard Prescribed Form
Yes — must use the prescribed Condition Report
Key Details
Recent Reforms (2025)
5 Common Compliance Mistakes in TAS
Not completing a condition report when a bond is paid (it's only mandatory with bond)
Missing documentation of smoke alarm compliance
Not noting the condition of heating fixtures
Failing to include outdoor areas in the report
Not providing the report to the tenant in a reasonable timeframe
Frequently Asked Questions — TAS Compliance
Is a condition report mandatory in TAS?
Yes, but only when the tenant pays a bond or security deposit. Under the Residential Tenancy Act 1997, a condition report must be completed at the start and end of the tenancy.
What if no bond is paid in TAS?
If no bond is paid, a condition report is not legally required. However, it is still strongly recommended to protect both parties.
What form should be used in TAS?
Consumer Affairs Tasmania provides a standard condition report template that should be used.
Are photos required in TAS condition reports?
Photos are not legally required but are strongly recommended, especially for documenting any existing damage.
How is the TAS condition report used in bond disputes?
The condition report is the primary evidence compared between entry and exit when resolving bond disputes. Without it, bond claims are very difficult to substantiate.
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