What do you need before applying to rent a property

• Your identification, including photo identification like a driver’s license or passport, Medicare card, health care card or birth certificate.
• Names and contact details of people who will give you rental or personal references.
• Your rental history.
• Rent payment receipts or statements.
• Verification of employment and verification of income.
• Reference from your employer or another staff member.
• Reference from a neighbor.

What is a residential tenancy agreement?

Your residential tenancy agreement (RTA) is a legal document so it is important to read and understand what you are signing.

A RTA commonly referred to as a lease agreement is a written agreement between you and the property owner.

What is a property bond?

Rental bond is a security deposit paid at the start of the tenancy. The bond is paid back to the tenant when the property is vacated, provided no money is owed for rent, damages or other costs..

What is a condition report?

A condition report is a document given to your tenants at the beginning of their tenancy that records the general state of repair and condition of your property on a room by room basis, including fittings and fixtures.

The report is used as a reference point when tenants move out of your property to determine if there was any damage caused to the property while they were living there. At the final property inspection either yourself or your property manager will refer to this report and check off each item listed in it to make certain that the property is in the same condition as when the tenant took possession. It is at this inspection that any items that need to be replaced or repaired by the tenant are identified.