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Free TAS Condition Report Template (2026)

A room-by-room starting checklist for Tasmania. Use online or download as PDF, and check the official requirements below.

TAS condition reports: the short answer

Where a bond is required, the owner must provide two signed copies at or before the start of the tenancy. Add any missing damage or cleanliness issues, then sign and return one copy within two days of receiving it.

Source: Consumer, Building and Occupational Services Tasmania — condition report guidance. Summary checked .

Example of a useful condition note

Instead of “wall damaged”, write “Bedroom 1, wall beside the door: two paint chips, approximately 10 mm each; shown in photos 3 and 4.” Record what you observed, where it is and the matching photo references. Mark an item “not tested” if you did not test it. This is an illustrative example, not an inspection finding.

ConditionHQ helps organise your observations. Check the authority’s current form and instructions for your tenancy; a checklist or software export does not by itself establish legal compliance.

TAS Condition Report Requirements

Legislation
Residential Tenancy Act 1997
Form Name
Condition Report
When Required
Start and end of tenancy
Bond Condition
Only required if bond is paid
Tenant Return Timeframe
2 days to return one signed, endorsed copy (s26)
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
Standard Form
Yes — prescribed form available

Recent Reform

No major recent changes to condition report requirements.

View the full legislation →

What to Include in a TAS Condition Report

A comprehensive room-by-room checklist. For each item, record the condition and take photos.

Kitchen

Benchtop
Cupboards & Drawers
Sink & Taps
Oven & Cooktop
Rangehood
Splashback
Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
Light Fittings
Power Points
Windows
Blinds / Curtains

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Living Room

Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
Light Fittings
Power Points
Windows
Blinds / Curtains
Doors
Built-in Shelving

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Master Bedroom

Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
Light Fittings
Power Points
Windows
Blinds / Curtains
Doors
Built-in Wardrobe

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Bedroom 2

Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
Light Fittings
Power Points
Windows
Blinds / Curtains
Doors
Built-in Wardrobe

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Bathroom

Basin & Taps
Shower / Bath
Toilet
Mirror
Tiles
Exhaust Fan
Towel Rails
Flooring
Walls
Ceiling

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Laundry

Tub & Taps
Cupboards
Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
Power Points

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Hallway / Entrance

Flooring
Walls
Ceiling
Light Fittings
Front Door
Locks & Keys
Doorbell / Intercom

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

Exterior / Yard

Front Yard
Back Yard
Fencing
Driveway
Garage / Carport
Letterbox
Clothesline
Gutters
External Walls

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

General

Smoke Alarms
Keys Provided
Remotes Provided
Electricity Meter Reading
Gas Meter Reading
Water Meter Reading

Condition options: Clean, Undamaged, Working, Good condition...

5 Common Mistakes in TAS Condition Reports

1

Not completing a condition report when a bond is paid (it's only mandatory with bond)

2

Missing documentation of smoke alarm compliance

3

Not noting the condition of heating fixtures

4

Failing to include outdoor areas in the report

5

Not providing the report to the tenant in a reasonable timeframe

Frequently Asked Questions — TAS

Is a condition report mandatory in TAS?

Yes, but only when the tenant pays a bond or security deposit. Under the Residential Tenancy Act 1997, a condition report must be completed at the start and end of the tenancy.

What if no bond is paid in TAS?

If no bond is paid, a condition report is not legally required. However, it is still strongly recommended to protect both parties.

What form should be used in TAS?

Consumer Affairs Tasmania provides a standard condition report template that should be used.

Are photos required in TAS condition reports?

Photos are not legally required but are strongly recommended, especially for documenting any existing damage.

How is the TAS condition report used in bond disputes?

The condition report is the primary evidence compared between entry and exit when resolving bond disputes. Without it, bond claims are very difficult to substantiate.

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TAS Condition Reports by Property Type

The areas you need to document differ by property type. Use the guide that matches the rental.

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