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NSW Townhouse Condition Report — Free Template

Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, s29. Updated for 2025-2026.

Quick Answer

An NSW townhouse condition report covers all internal rooms, courtyard or small yard, garage, and any exclusive outdoor space. Shared walls and the building exterior are body corporate responsibility. The report is required under the Residential Tenancies Act 2010.

NSW Townhouse Condition Report Requirements

Form Name
Residential Tenancy Condition Report — Townhouse
Who Completes
Property manager or landlord
Timing
Must be completed and given to the tenant before or at the start of tenancy
Tenant Deadline
Tenant must sign and return a copy within 7 days of taking possession
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
State Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 2010, s29

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Key Requirements for the NSW Townhouse Report

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

Inspect and record the courtyard or small yard: paving, garden, lawn, fencing within the lot

Include the garage if applicable — doors, floor, walls, remote controls

Note shared wall condition from inside the property — external shared walls are body corporate responsibility

Record any balcony or upper-level outdoor area that forms part of the lot

Photograph all pre-existing damage inside and in exclusive-use outdoor areas

Frequently Asked Questions — NSW Townhouse Report

Who is responsible for shared walls in an NSW townhouse condition report?

The exterior of shared walls (party walls) is the owners corporation's responsibility. Internal surfaces of shared walls within the tenant's lot should be documented in the condition report. Any pre-existing marks or damage on internal wall surfaces should be noted and photographed.

Does an NSW townhouse condition report include the courtyard?

Yes. A courtyard or small yard that forms part of the leased lot should be documented. Record the condition of paving, fencing within the lot boundary, garden areas, lawn, and any outdoor fixtures or built-in furniture.

Is a townhouse garage included in the condition report?

Yes. If the townhouse has a private garage or carport, it must be included in the condition report. Document the floor, walls, ceiling, roller door mechanism, remote controls, and any storage areas. Note any pre-existing staining or damage.

How is an NSW townhouse condition report different from an apartment report?

A townhouse typically has more exclusive-use outdoor space (courtyard, possible garden) and may have a private garage, requiring more outdoor documentation than an apartment. Like an apartment, external walls and shared infrastructure are body corporate responsibility.

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