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QLD Apartment Condition Report (Form 1a) — Free Template

Compliant with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008. Updated for 2025.

Quick Answer

A Queensland apartment condition report (Form 1a) covers internal rooms, balcony, and any exclusive-use outdoor space. External walls, common areas, and shared infrastructure are body corporate responsibility. Required under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.

QLD Apartment Condition Report Requirements

Form Name
Entry Condition Report (Form 1a) — Apartment
Who Completes
Property manager or landlord
Timing
Must be given to the tenant before or when they take possession of the property
Tenant Deadline
Tenant has 7 days to sign and return Form 1a to the landlord
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
State Legislation
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008

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Key Requirements for the QLD Apartment Report

Use the official QLD Form 1a — complete all applicable internal sections

Document all internal rooms: kitchen, living area, all bedrooms, bathroom(s), laundry

Include the balcony or courtyard if part of the lot — record flooring, balustrades, fixtures

Exclude external walls, common corridors, shared car parks — body corporate responsibility

Note any body corporate assets inside the lot (intercom, embedded network, fire equipment)

Under October 2025 bond reforms, photograph the balcony and all internal areas at entry

Frequently Asked Questions — QLD Apartment Report

Does a QLD apartment Form 1a cover the balcony?

Yes. A balcony that forms part of the leased lot should be documented in Form 1a. Record the flooring, drainage, balustrades, any external fixtures, and general condition. External walls behind the balcony are body corporate responsibility.

Who handles common area damage in a QLD apartment?

Common areas in QLD apartment complexes — lobbies, car parks, pools, gardens — are managed by the body corporate and are not part of the tenant's condition report. Any common area damage is addressed through body corporate channels, not the residential tenancy bond.

How do QLD's October 2025 bond reforms affect apartment condition reports?

From October 2025, landlords must provide supporting evidence to the RTA within 14 days for any bond claim. For apartments, this means photographing all internal rooms and the balcony at entry is essential — these photos become mandatory supporting evidence for any end-of-tenancy bond deductions.

What is included in a QLD apartment condition report versus a house report?

An apartment report covers internal rooms and any exclusive-use outdoor space (balcony, courtyard). A house report additionally covers the full yard, garden, gutters, and garage. For apartments, building exterior and common areas are body corporate responsibility and are excluded.

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