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ACT House Condition Report — Free Template

Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. Updated for 2025.

Quick Answer

An ACT house condition report covers all interior rooms plus the full exterior: yard, garden, driveway, garage, gutters, and fencing. Required at tenancy start under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT). The ACT only mandates entry reports — exit reports are recommended but not legally required.

ACT House Condition Report Requirements

Form Name
Condition of Premises Report (Entry) — House
Who Completes
Property manager or landlord
Timing
Must be completed and given to the tenant at the start of tenancy
Tenant Deadline
Tenant receives the report at the start of tenancy and should note any disagreements
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
State Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1997

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Key Requirements for the ACT House Report

Use the ACT Condition of Premises Report — required at tenancy start

Document all interior rooms: kitchen, living areas, all bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry

Inspect and record yard, garden beds, lawn, trees, and any landscaping

Document garage or carport: floor, walls, ceiling, door mechanism, remote controls

Record gutters, downpipes, fencing, gates, and driveway condition

Photograph all areas — essential evidence if disputed at the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT)

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