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Free WA Condition Report Template (2026)

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

WA condition reports: the short answer

Use the property condition report (Form 1). Check each entry, add any disagreements and return one completed copy within seven days after receiving the report. Keep the other copy for your records.

Source: Consumer Protection WA — 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.

WA Condition Report Requirements

Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1987
Form Name
Property Condition Report (Form 1)
Form Number
Form 1
When Required
Start and end of tenancy
Bond Condition
Always required regardless of bond
Tenant Return Timeframe
7 days after receiving the report
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
Standard Form
Yes — prescribed form available

Recent Reform

Ongoing reforms to Residential Tenancies Act.

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What to Include in a WA 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 WA Condition Reports

1

Not completing the prescribed Form 1 in full

2

Failing to give 2 copies to the tenant within 7 days

3

Not including all areas in the property (including garden, shed, garage)

4

Missing documentation of curtain and blind condition

5

Not noting the condition of built-in fixtures and fittings

Frequently Asked Questions — WA

Is a condition report mandatory in WA?

Yes. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1987, a Property Condition Report (Form 1) must be completed at the start and end of every tenancy.

What form is used for WA condition reports?

The prescribed Form 1 (Property Condition Report) from the WA Department of Commerce must be used.

How many copies of the WA condition report are needed?

Two copies of the completed and signed report must be given to the tenant within 7 days of the tenancy starting.

Can photos be included in WA condition reports?

Yes, photos are recommended and can be attached to the Form 1 as supporting evidence.

What happens if the landlord doesn't do a condition report in WA?

Without a condition report, the landlord has limited ability to claim against the bond for property damage at the end of the tenancy.

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WA 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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