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WA Townhouse Condition Report (Form 1) — Free Template

Compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987. Updated for 2025.

Quick Answer

A WA townhouse condition report (Form 1) covers all internal rooms, private courtyard or yard, and any exclusive garage. Shared walls and building exterior are strata company responsibility. Required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1987.

WA Townhouse Condition Report Requirements

Form Name
Property Condition Report (Form 1) — Townhouse
Who Completes
Property manager or landlord completes first; tenant co-inspects and signs
Timing
Must be completed at the start of tenancy before the tenant takes possession
Tenant Deadline
Tenant must inspect the property and agree on the condition at the start of tenancy
Photos Required
Not legally required, but strongly recommended
State Legislation
Residential Tenancies Act 1987

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Key Requirements for the WA Townhouse Report

Use the official WA Form 1 — complete all applicable interior and exclusive outdoor sections

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

Inspect and record the private courtyard or small yard: paving, garden, lawn, exclusive fencing

Include the private garage if applicable — floor, walls, door mechanism, remote controls

Note shared wall internal surfaces — exterior of party walls is strata company responsibility

Photograph all exclusive-use areas — critical evidence for Magistrates Court disputes

Frequently Asked Questions — WA Townhouse Report

Are shared walls included in a WA townhouse Form 1?

Internal surfaces of shared walls within the strata lot should be documented in Form 1. The exterior of party walls is the strata company's responsibility. Note any pre-existing marks, cracks, or damage on the internal faces of shared walls at the start of tenancy.

Does a WA townhouse Form 1 cover the private courtyard?

Yes. Any private courtyard, small yard, or exclusive garden that forms part of the strata lot should be included. Record paving, garden areas, exclusive fencing, and any outdoor fixtures or built-in furniture.

How is a WA townhouse condition report different from a house report?

A townhouse typically has a smaller private outdoor area and may have shared walls, unlike a freestanding house. For WA townhouses, the building exterior (shared walls, roof) and common infrastructure are strata company obligations and are excluded from the tenant's Form 1.

Can both parties sign a WA townhouse Form 1 digitally?

Yes. Western Australia accepts digital condition reports. For townhouses, ensure that both the interior sections and the exclusive outdoor sections (courtyard, garage) are completed before both parties review and sign. A PDF exported from ConditionHQ satisfies this.

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