Is a condition report mandatory in ACT?

Yes — both entry and exit. The entry report is required at the start of the tenancy, and Section 30A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) requires a joint final inspection and signed exit condition report at the end of the tenancy.

Does the ACT require an exit condition report?

Yes. Section 30A requires the lessor and tenant to carry out a joint inspection at the end of the tenancy and complete and sign an exit condition report based on it. A party may sign in the other's absence only if the other had a reasonable opportunity to attend.

Who completes the exit condition report in ACT?

It is a joint document. The lessor (or managing agent) carries out the end-of-tenancy inspection together with the tenant, and both sign the resulting report. The exit report, compared against the entry report, is the essential evidence for any bond claim at ACAT.

How quickly are ACT bond refunds processed?

The ACT has the fastest bond processing in Australia — refunds are processed within 48 hours when both parties agree on the claim.

What form should be used in ACT?

The ACT Revenue Office provides a standard Condition of Premises Report that should be used.

Legally Mandatory

Free ACT Condition Report Template (2026)

Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Updated for 2025 reforms. Use online or download as PDF.

ACT Condition Report Requirements

Legislation

Residential Tenancies Act 1997

Form Name

Condition of Premises Report

When Required

Start and end of tenancy

Bond Condition

Always required regardless of bond

Tenant Return Timeframe

2 weeks (14 days) after receiving the entry report

Photos Required

Not legally required, but strongly recommended

Standard Form

Yes — prescribed form available

Recent Reform

Both entry and exit condition reports are mandatory. Section 30A requires the lessor and tenant to carry out a joint final inspection and complete and sign an exit condition report at the end of every tenancy.

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What to Include in a ACT Condition Report

A comprehensive room-by-room checklist. For each item, record the condition and take photos.

Kitchen

Benchtop

Cupboards & Drawers

Sink & Taps

Oven & Cooktop

Rangehood

Splashback

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Light Fittings

Power Points

Windows

Blinds / Curtains

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Living Room

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Light Fittings

Power Points

Windows

Blinds / Curtains

Doors

Built-in Shelving

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Master Bedroom

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Light Fittings

Power Points

Windows

Blinds / Curtains

Doors

Built-in Wardrobe

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Bedroom 2

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Light Fittings

Power Points

Windows

Blinds / Curtains

Doors

Built-in Wardrobe

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Bathroom

Basin & Taps

Shower / Bath

Toilet

Mirror

Tiles

Exhaust Fan

Towel Rails

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Laundry

Tub & Taps

Cupboards

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Power Points

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Hallway / Entrance

Flooring

Walls

Ceiling

Light Fittings

Front Door

Locks & Keys

Doorbell / Intercom

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Exterior / Yard

Front Yard

Back Yard

Fencing

Driveway

Garage / Carport

Letterbox

Clothesline

Gutters

External Walls

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

General

Smoke Alarms

Keys Provided

Remotes Provided

Electricity Meter Reading

Gas Meter Reading

Water Meter Reading

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

5 Common Mistakes in ACT Condition Reports

Not realising the ACT requires an exit condition report too — Section 30A mandates a joint final inspection

Skipping the joint end-of-tenancy inspection with the tenant, or not giving them a reasonable opportunity to attend

Using a non-standard form when the prescribed form should be used

Missing documentation of energy efficiency features

Not including meter readings in the report

Frequently Asked Questions — ACT

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ACT Condition Reports by Property Type

The areas you need to document differ by property type. Use the guide that matches the rental.

ACT House Report

Interior rooms plus yard, garage, gutters, and fencing.

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ACT Apartment Report

Internal rooms and balcony — common areas excluded.

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ACT Townhouse Report

Internal rooms, courtyard, garage, and shared walls.

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Related Resources

ACTEntry Report →ACTExit Report →ACTCompliance Guide →All State Templates →Inspection Checklist →Property Management Blog →