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Renting basics (official examples) Rental rules are set by state and territory regulators. The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) pages are a clear example of the standard steps. Bond rules (Queensland RTA) A rental bond is a security deposit paid…
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Renting basics (official examples)
Rental rules are set by state and territory regulators. The Queensland Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) pages are a clear example of the standard steps.
Bond rules (Queensland RTA)
- A rental bond is a security deposit paid at the start of the tenancy.
- If a bond is taken, the property manager must give a receipt and lodge the bond with the RTA within 10 days.
- The maximum bond for general tenancies is 4 weeks rent in Queensland.
Entry condition report (Queensland RTA)
- The property manager must prepare, sign, and give a copy of the entry condition report at the start of the tenancy.
- The tenant can add comments and must return the report within 7 days.
How to use this across Australia
Other states have similar concepts with different limits and deadlines. Use the local tenancy authority for your state to confirm bond limits and condition report rules before paying money.