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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 of tenancy only
Bond Condition
Always required regardless of bond
Tenant Return Timeframe
At start of tenancy
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
Standard Form
Yes — prescribed form available

Recent Reform

No significant reform to condition reports. ACT only requires entry reports (not exit).

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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

1

Not understanding that ACT only legally requires an entry condition report (not exit)

2

Still not completing an exit report — while not required, it protects against bond disputes

3

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

4

Missing documentation of energy efficiency features

5

Not including meter readings in the report

Frequently Asked Questions — ACT

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