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Forms and publications, legislation, languages, scams, Koori, and disability resources, advice in a disaster. Rental agreements include those for:. Anything that is dirty, damaged or not working should be in the condition report.

It should include the property, room or caravan and:. All rental properties, rooming houses, caravans, caravan parks, and residential parks must have condition reports. The rental provider, or their agent, is responsible for preparing the condition report.

They must sign it and give two copies to the renter or one copy if sending electronically before they move in. The rental provider or agent must give the renter two copies of the signed condition report or one electronic copy before they move in. The report must be created using the Condition report template Word, KB.

It can be given to the renter on paper or electronically, such as by email. The renter should check the report and if anything is not right they can change it. The renter should send a signed copy to the rental provider or agent and keep one for themselves. They must return the report within five business days of moving into the property.

Allow enough time for delivery if sending it by post. If a renter is not given a condition report before they move in, they can complete their own, and give it to the rental provider or their agent within five business days of moving in. It is a good idea for both the renter and the rental provider to take photos of the property at the start of the rental agreement, particularly of any damage.

Date and label photos and attach them to the condition report. Photos can be either hard copies or digital ones. It will also record any damages, marks, dents, or stains on the walls, carpets, and any other surfaces. There will also be a note on the status of the furniture, fittings, and external sections of the property.

The property manager attaches photos and videos for proof. Now it's the tenant's turn! The tenant has to inspect the house and either agree or disagree with the comments on the entry report. If they have any more comments to add, they can do that. If there's any damages the tenant knows of which the property owner didn't pick up on, now is the time to report them.

Photos and videos help with correspondence. The tenant signs and returns the Entry Condition Report to the property manager within 3 days.

This is especially important if they disagree with the original comments. If the tenant doesn't take this step, then the property owner's original Entry Condition Report is treated as final. The property manager then verifies whether they accept the comments left by the tenants. If they do, they will send a completed report to the tenant within 14 days. If not: They will arrange a convenient time to meet the tenant. Any conflicts must be resolved where the tenant and the property owner come to an agreement.

Download Exit Condition Report pdf. What is included in an Entry Condition Report - checklist. Additionally, look out for TV points, and air conditioners. Kitchen - same as the entry. Besides those, check the cupboards, drawers, benchtops, tiling, sinks, disposal units, taps, stove tops, oven, griller, exhaust fan, rangehood, dishwasher, and power points.

Bedrooms - for each bedroom in the property, inspect its doors, walls, ceilings, windows, screens, blinds, curtains, fans, light fittings, floor, floor coverings, power points, wardrobe, drawers, shelves, and air conditioners. Ensuite bathrooms - check the state of the bath, shower, shower screen, wash basin, vanity, mirror, cabinet, towel rails, toilet, exhaust fan and power points. Also inspect the doors, walls, ceilings, windows, screens, blinds, curtains, fans, light fittings, floor, and floor coverings.

Toilet - doors, walls, ceilings, cistern, light fittings, and exhaust fan. Laundry - doors, walls, ceilings, windows, screens, blinds, curtains, fans, light fittings, floor, floor coverings, wash tubs, washing machine, dryer, and power points.

General - smoke alarms, security devices, electrical safety switches, hot water system, keys, locks, remotes, staircases, railings, wheelie and recycle bins, pool and equipment, street number, letter box, external walls, porch, balconies, decks, awnings, gutters, paving, pergola, garage, carport, storeroom, garden shed, gate, fences, gardens, external taps, hoses, clothes line, solar panels if any , and paths and driveways. Use the following questions to help you fill in the descriptions of each item on the Entry Condition Report: Are electrical appliances functioning properly?

How old are they? What is the condition of the furniture, flooring, carpets, and walls? Are they clean? What is the status of the water supply and plumbing system? Look out for leaks, the flow of water, water heating, and whether the taps are working.

Is the electrical work in the property safe and reliable? Are there any faulty connections? Are the sockets in good working order? Are the garden, lawn, garage, fence, and outdoor areas well maintained?

Are there any marks, burns, holes, scribbles, mould, or cracks in any of the walls, surfaces, carpets, or furniture? Are the floorboards, doorknobs, curtain railings, and locks secure? Do the smoke and burglar alarm systems, water sprinkler systems, and roller doors work well?

Is the pool filter and heating in order? Are the lights working well? What type of comments does your property manager leave on the Entry Condition Report? Examples of comments you'll see are: White walls, clean and free of any marks, scuffs, dents, or damages. This guide covers landlords or head-tenants and tenants or sub-tenants in a Residential Tenancy. This applies to the majority of share accommodation and residential property rental situations.

To confirm it covers your situation visit What is my share accommodation situation? Condition Reports record the general state of repair and condition of the rental premises at the beginning of the tenancy.

If an issue arises about damage or disrepair to the premises, the Condition Report is used as evidence by the Tribunal or Court to determine who is liable.

This is important for determining how the Rental Bond should be paid out, or whether compensation should be paid to the landlord. The tenant and landlord should each retain at least one copy of the Condition Report during the tenancy.

It should be completed and signed by the tenant and landlord at the beginning and end of the tenancy. Although a Condition Report is required by law, a tenancy agreement is still valid even if a report has not been completed.

A Condition Report must be completed whenever the tenant pays a Rental Bond. The landlord must complete a Condition Report before the tenant moves into the premises. The landlord should inspect the premises thoroughly while completing the report to ensure it is as accurate as possible. The landlord must give the tenant 2 copies of the Condition Report before the tenant moves in.