The following basic actions and conditions must be done for a tenant at the beginning and during the term of tenancy: 

  • Signed copy of the lease agreement given to the tenant.
  • Signed copy of a property Conditions Report given to the tenant
  • The bond lodgement form signed and submitted on your behalf to the rental bond board or trust
  • The provision of a clean, safe and secure property ready for immediate occupancy
  • The regular servicing and maintenance of all fixed appliances such as water and gas heaters
  • The issue of detailed receipts for rental payments to the tenant
  • The financial and resource preparedness to conduct necessary and urgent repairs when needed
  • Respecting the right of the tenant to peaceful and quiet enjoyment of the premises, observing rules for notices for inspections and access.

Landlords rights and obligations can be found in the Residential Tenancies Act for each Australian State.

As a landlord you must:

  • Maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair with non-urgent repairs completed in a timely manner.
  • Organise urgent repairs as soon as reasonably possible after having been notified by the tenant of the fault or damage (refer to the residential tenancy agreement for further details).
  • Issue receipts for all payments made by your tenants, except where rent is paid into an account or by direct debit or is electronically transferred.
  • Pay for all council rates, land taxes, sewerage and water service charges.
  • Make sure the property is safe and secure
  • Ensure your tenant's reasonable peace, privacy and quiet enjoyment of the rented premises is not interrupted by you or any other person you have authorised to enter the premises.
  • Give your tenant 60 days written notice of any rent increase.