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.

Legally Mandatory

Free TAS Condition Report Template (2026)

Compliant with the Residential Tenancy Act 1997. Updated for 2025 reforms. Use online or download as PDF.

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

Varies

Photos Required

Not legally required, but strongly recommended

Standard Form

Yes — prescribed form available

Recent Reform

No major recent changes to condition report requirements.

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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

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

Missing documentation of smoke alarm compliance

Not noting the condition of heating fixtures

Failing to include outdoor areas in the report

Not providing the report to the tenant in a reasonable timeframe

Frequently Asked Questions — TAS

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