ACT Exit Condition Report — Recommended but Not Legally Required
Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Updated for 2025.
Exit reports are not legally required in the ACT
The Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) only mandates an entry condition report. Exit reports are voluntary. However, completing one is strongly recommended — it creates clear evidence for any bond deduction claims before the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT).
Quick Answer
In the ACT, exit condition reports are not legally required — the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 only mandates an entry report. However, completing an exit report is strongly recommended as it provides evidence for bond deduction claims before ACAT.
ACT Exit Condition Report Requirements
Key Requirements for the ACT Exit Report
ACT law does NOT require an exit condition report — only entry reports are mandated
Despite no legal requirement, completing an exit report is strongly recommended
Compare against the original entry Condition of Premises Report if completing one
Document any damage beyond fair wear and tear with photos and written descriptions
Photographs taken at exit (compared to entry photos) are the most effective evidence in ACAT
Bond deduction claims must be supported by evidence even without a formal exit report
Frequently Asked Questions — ACT Exit Report
Create Your ACT Exit Condition Report Now
Skip the paperwork. Use our AI-powered tool to create a compliant ACT exit condition report in 15 minutes.
No credit card required. 3 free reports every month.