ACT Exit Condition Report — Mandatory Under Section 30A
Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Updated for 2025.
Exit condition reports are mandatory in the ACT
Section 30A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) requires the lessor and tenant to carry out a joint inspection at the end of the tenancy and to complete and sign an exit condition report based on it. A party may sign in the other’s absence only if the other was given a reasonable opportunity to attend. The report, compared against the entry report, is the core evidence for any bond claim before the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
Quick Answer
In the ACT, an exit condition report is legally required. Section 30A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 requires the lessor and tenant to carry out a joint inspection at the end of the tenancy and to complete and sign a condition report based on it. Compared against the entry report, it is the core evidence for bond deduction claims before ACAT.
ACT Exit Condition Report Requirements
Key Requirements for the ACT Exit Report
ACT law requires an exit condition report — Section 30A mandates a joint final inspection
The lessor must carry out the end-of-tenancy inspection together with the tenant
Complete and sign the report based on that inspection; both parties sign where practicable
A party may sign in the other's absence only if the other had a reasonable opportunity to attend
Compare every item against the original entry Condition of Premises Report
Photographs taken at exit (compared to entry photos) are the most effective evidence in ACAT
Frequently Asked Questions — ACT Exit Report
Does the ACT legally require an exit condition report?
Yes. Section 30A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) requires the lessor to carry out an inspection of the premises together with the tenant at the end of the tenancy and to complete and sign a condition report based on that inspection. The exit report is mandatory, not optional.
Who completes the ACT exit condition report?
It is a joint document. Under Section 30A the lessor (or managing agent) carries out the end-of-tenancy inspection together with the tenant and both sign the resulting condition report. A party may complete and sign it in the other's absence only where the other party was given a reasonable opportunity to be present.
How are ACT bond disputes resolved?
Bond disputes in the ACT go to the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT). If a notice of dispute is lodged within two weeks of a bond release application, the matter is automatically referred to ACAT. The entry and exit condition reports, with supporting photos, are the primary evidence.
What happens if the tenant won't attend the ACT final inspection?
Section 30A allows the lessor to complete and sign the exit condition report in the tenant's absence, provided the tenant was given a reasonable opportunity to attend. Give written notice of the inspection time, invite the tenant to attend, and keep a record of the invitation and any response in case attendance is later disputed.
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