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Protect your rights and manage rental properties with professionally drafted residential lease agreements, tenancy forms and rental documents for Australian landlords, tenants, and real estate investors.

 

Australia residential tenancy forms packages


Whether you are letting a house, flat, strata unit, granny flat, or student room, our easy-to-use Residential Leases and Tenancy Forms help ensure your rental relationship is clearly documented and legally organised from the start.

Professionally Written Tenancy and Lease Agreements

Find well-structured, comprehensive residential tenancy agreements and rental contracts for a wide range of housing situations, including:

  • Fixed-term residential leases
  • Periodic tenancy agreements (monthly, weekly, yearly)
  • Flat rental agreements
  • Rooming house agreements
  • Tenancy contracts for moveable dwellings
  • Student housing contracts
  • Bond forms, condition reports, tenant guides, and other forms required under state or federal laws
  • Boarding house and room rental contracts
  • Shared accommodation (flatmate) agreements
  • Sublet and assignment of lease forms

These lease and tenancy templates are designed to help landlords, tenants and property managers clearly define and agree on rent, security deposits, utilities, maintenance obligations, occupancy rules, and other lease terms.


Forms for Each Stage of the Tenancy Process

Popular residential rental property forms include:

  • Notices to enter rental property
  • Rent increase notices
  • Late rent notices
  • Notices to terminate tenancy
  • Eviction and compliance notices
  • Lease renewal agreements
  • Tenant consent and waiver forms
  • Pet consent agreements
  • Smoking and cannabis policy forms
  • Maintenance and repair request forms
  • Rental application and tenant screening forms
  • Move-in / move-out checklists and inspection reports
  • Security deposit forms

These customisable forms are ideal for residential landlords, tenants, flatmates, and property managers handling changing occupancy situations.


Why Use Our Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms?

  • Instant digital downloads
  • Easy-to-edit and reusable templates
  • Suitable for landlords, tenants, and property managers
  • Helps you to document important rental terms and notices
  • Saves time and legal drafting costs
  • Easy DIY documents for each state and territory in Australia
  • Designed for common residential rental situations

Whether you are renting out a single property, managing multiple rental units, or searching for a legally compliant rental agreement as a tenant, our Australia Residential Leases and Tenancy Forms provide a practical and affordable solution for documenting your rental relationship with confidence.


 

Frequently Asked Questions


Q. Can I edit the forms?

Yes. While some statutory forms are fillable PDFs that cannot be modified as to the text and structure, the remainder of the residential leases and tenancy forms are provided as MS Word templates which can be easily edited.

Q. How often are the templates updated?

Our Australia lease and tenancy forms are updated whenever there are changes to legislation and regulations governing tenancies and landlord-tenant isues.

Additional Resources

"Can my landlord do that?", Australian Government, Study Australia

"What you need to know about becoming a landlord" , RealEstate.com.au

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ACT Bond Lodgement Form

Lodge a residential rental bond with the ACT Revenue Office with this free form pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

  • This form is only for rental properties in Australian Capital Territory.
  • The lodgement form provides details for the tenant, the lessor and the managing agent and must be lodged when the rental bond is paid at the beginning of the tenancy.
  • The form includes instructions for completing and submitting it to the Revenue Office.
  • Access the fill-in form online at the ACT Revenue Office website by clicking the Download link.
$0.00

ACT Change of Lessor or Managing Agent

File this form with the ACT Office of Rental Bonds to change the registered lessor or managing agent on a bond during a tenancy.

  • The form is required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 of Australian Capital Territory.
  • The gathering of personal information in the form is authorised under the Act, and the information may be provided to law enforcement officials under prescribed circumstances.
  • Download the form in MS Word format directly from the website of the ACT Revenue Office / Rental Bonds by clicking on the link.
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ACT Co-Tenant Change Request Form

Use this form to add or remove tenants from a residential bond lodgment with this Co-tenant Change Request Form for existing bonds in the ACT.

  • The form is required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 of Australian Capital Territory.
  • It contains instructions to help you complete and submit the change of address to the Revenue Office.
  • Download the form in MS Word format directly from the ACT Revenue Office website by clicking the link.
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ACT Notice to Landlord to Remedy Breach

If your landlord is in breach of the tenancy agreement serve them with this Notice to Remedy Breach for Australian Capital Territory.


What is the purpose of this document?

The Notice to Remedy Breach is given by a tenant to a landlord (lessor) to notify the landlord that they are in breach of the terms of the Tenancy Agreement, and instruct the landlord to remedy the breach within a specified time frame.

If the landlord fails to remedy the breach within the given time, the tenant can give notice of their intention to vacate the rental premises, pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.

 

Format and Jurisdiction of the Document

The Notice to Remedy Breach form is available in MS Word format and can be downloaded immediately after you purchase it.

The form includes a copy of the relevant sections of the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 - Schedule 1 regarding Termination for breach by lessor.

The form is intended to be used only in Australian Capital Territory.

$2.50

ACT Rental Bond Refund Form

Refund a residential rental bond to a departing tenant with this free form from ACT Revenue Office.

  • The form must be completed and signed by the tenant(s) and the lessor or the managing agent at the end of the tenancy, instructing the Revenue Office how much of the bond is to be refunded to each party.
  • Any deductions from the rental bond must be itemised in the Statement of Deductions section.
  • The Refund Form includes instructions on how it must be completed and submitted to the Office.
  • Download the form directly from the ACT Revenue Office website by clicking the link.
$0.00

Australian Capital Territory Notice to Remedy Breach for Nonpayment of Rent

Give notice to a tenant that they have breached the lease agreement by failing to pay the rent with this Lessor Notice to Remedy Breach Form for Australian Capital Territory.

  • The tenant is being given notice of the breach pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
  • The tenant is required to remedy the breach by paying the outstanding rent within a specified time frame, failing which the landlord shall give notice of termination.
  • This form is provided in MS Word format. You can download the form immediately after you purchase it.
  • For use only within Australian Capital Territory.
$2.50

Australian Capital Territory Tenancy Agreement

Rent your residential property in Australian Capital Territory to a tenant with this downloadable Tenancy Agreement template.


This ACT Tenancy Agreement is designed for use by private landlords and agents seeking a formal rental contract with tenants.

The document is prepared in accordance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. The agreement ensures that both parties are protected under the law and that the terms of the tenancy are clearly defined.

What types of tenancies are covered by this template?

This ACT Tenancy Agreement form is versatile and contains provisions for the two main types of tenancies:

  • Fixed Term Tenancy: Suitable for arrangements with a specified duration, such as a one-year lease.
  • Periodic Tenancy: Appropriate for ongoing arrangements without a set end date, such as month-to-month rentals.


Why should you use this ACT Tenancy Agreement?

This template Tenancy Agreement includes all necessary clauses required by relevant legislation. It incorporates provisions for units governed by the Australian Capital Territory Unit Titles Act 2001, ensuring that the unique requirements for such properties are addressed.

Additionally, the document contains all standard tenancy terms mandated by Schedule 1 of the Residential Tenancies Act.

All of our legal document templates are prepared and reviewed by humans, not by AI tools. 

Who can use this Tenancy Agreement form?

The Tenancy Agreement is intended exclusively for use within the Australian Capital Territory, and has been prepared to comply with State landlord-tenant laws and regulations. It can be used by:

  • Private landlords
  • Letting managers
  • Real estate professionals
  • Property investors with multiple rental units

This downloadable template form is available in Microsoft Word format, allowing for easy customisation. Buy the document once, use it as often as necessary—no additional licence fees, no subscription required.

Document Details

  • Document Name: Australian Capital Territory Tenancy Agreement
  • Jurisdiction: Australian Capital Territory
  • Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Pages: 19
  • Editable: Yes
  • Reusable: Unlimited personal or business use
  • Instant Download: Yes
$8.99

Australian Capital Territory Tenant Notice to Landlord of Intention to Vacate

ACT tenants, are you planning to terminate your tenancy? Serve your landlord with this Notice of Intention to Vacate form for Australian Capital Territory.

  • The Notice must be served pursuant to the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
  • The Notice notifies the landlord of the tenant's intention to terminate the rental agreement, the date on which the tenant will vacate the rental premises, and the reason the tenant is giving notice.
  • This form is available in MS Word format and is easy to fill in and print.
  • Intended for use only in Australian Capital Territory.
$2.50

New South Wales Landlord's Permission to Sublet

Get your landlord's consent to sublet your rental premises to a new tenant with this permission form for New South Wales rentals.

  • The sublet is subject to the terms of the original lease.
  • The original tenant is still obligated to perform all the tenant obligations under the lease until the expiration of the lease, if the subtenant fails to do so.
  • This Landlord's Permission to Sublet form should only be used for residential rentals in NSW. It is not intended to be used with commercial retail leases.
  • The form is a downloadable MS Word document that is easy to fill in and print.
  • Intended for use only in the State of New South Wales, Australia.
$2.99

New South Wales Rooming House Agreement

Let a room in a rooming or boarding house to a renter with this template Rooming House Agreement for New South Wales.

  • The rental form can be used for either a furnished or unfurnished room.
  • The renter pays for water, electricity and gas rates on a prorated basis. The renter also pays for their own phone charges.
  • The renter must abide by the house rules.
  • The renter must keep the room clean and must not cause damage.
  • The occupancy can be by the week, fortnight or month.
  • This Rooming House Agreement is intended to be used only in New South Wales.
  • The template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your needs.
$7.99