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VIC House Condition Report — Free Template

Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, s35. Updated for 2025.

Quick Answer

A Victorian house condition report covers all interior rooms plus the full exterior: yard, garden, driveway, garage, gutters, fencing, and outbuildings. Required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 when a bond is paid. The tenant has 5 business days to sign and return their copy.

VIC House Condition Report Requirements

Form Name
Condition Report (Entry) — House — Consumer Affairs Victoria
Who Completes
Property manager or landlord
Timing
Must be given to the tenant at or before the start of the tenancy
Tenant Deadline
Tenant must sign and return a copy within 5 business days of move-in
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
State Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1997, s35

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Key Requirements for the VIC House Report

Use the Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) prescribed form or compliant equivalent

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

Inspect and record yard, garden beds, lawn, and any landscaping elements

Document garage or carport: floor, walls, ceiling, door mechanism, remote controls

Check and record gutters, downpipes, fencing, gates, and boundary structures

Photograph all pre-existing damage — VIC's November 2025 reforms increased compliance scrutiny on documentation

Frequently Asked Questions — VIC House Report

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