VIC Entry Condition Report Requirements & Template
Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, s35. Updated for 2025.
Quick Answer
A Victorian entry condition report records property condition at tenancy start. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, landlords must give the report to the tenant at or before move-in. The tenant must sign and return their copy within 5 business days.
VIC Entry Condition Report Requirements
Key Requirements for the VIC Entry Report
Required only when a bond is paid — if no bond is taken, no condition report is legally mandated
Use the Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) prescribed form
Give the tenant the report before or at the time they take possession
The tenant has 5 business days (not calendar days) to sign and return their copy
Landlord retains the signed original; tenant keeps their copy for the tenancy duration
Photograph all pre-existing damage — VIC's November 2025 reforms increased compliance scrutiny
Frequently Asked Questions — VIC Entry Report
Is a VIC entry condition report required if no bond is paid?
Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, the condition report requirement in Victoria applies only when a rental bond is paid. If no bond is collected, a report is not legally required — but it is still strongly recommended.
What is the tenant's deadline to return the VIC entry condition report?
5 business days from the date the tenant takes possession of the property. If the tenant doesn't return it within this time, the landlord's version is taken as the agreed state of the property.
What changed in Victoria's November 2025 rental reforms?
From November 2025, rental properties must meet minimum standards before being advertised. Annual safety compliance checks are mandatory. No-grounds evictions were eliminated. These reforms increase the importance of thorough documentation at tenancy start.
Can I use a digital condition report in VIC?
Yes. Victoria accepts electronic condition reports provided the document is accessible, signable and retainable by both parties. A PDF with digital signatures is acceptable.
Create Your VIC Entry Condition Report Now
Keep photos, condition ratings and your written observations together in your VIC entry condition report. Review your findings before exporting a PDF.
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