AUSTRALIA

Take notes on the condition of a Queensland rental unit prior to the tenancy start date with this free Entry Condition Report Form 1a - General Tenancies.

• The report is required under the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994, if the tenant is paying a rental bond.
• The form must be completed by both the lessor (or agent) and the tenant during the inspection of the rental premises before the tenancy commences.
• The Report includes instructions on how it should be completed.
• Download the free PDF form directly from the Queensland RTA website by clicking the link.

Record the condition of a rental unit at the end of a tenancy in Queensland with this free Exit Condition Report - General Tenancies.

• The report is required under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 for any tenancy where the tenant pays a rental bond.
• The form must be completed by both the property owner/agent and tenant during the inspection of the rental premises at the end of the tenancy.
• The Report includes instructions on how it should be completed.
• The free PDF form can be downloaded directly from the Residential Tenancies Authority website by clicking the link.

Make sure your letting paperwork complies with the Residential Tenancies Act. Download this Queensland General Tenancy Agreement for your tenants.

• This form of tenancy agreement is for houses and flats, and cannot be used for movable dwellings (caravans, mobile homes).
• The Tenancy Agreement can be used for either a fixed term tenancy (such as 1 year) or a periodic tenancy (month to month, etc.).
• If there is more than one tenant, each one is responsible for performing the tenant's obligations under the agreement.
• The template covers the procedure the landlord must follow in order to increase the rent, and instructions for the tenant to make an application to the tribunal if the tenant considers the increase to be excessive.
• The landlord is responsible for paying all taxes, rates and levies for the property, except for charges for metered services (electricity, water, etc.), which must be paid by the tenant.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Queensland, Australia.

Learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant under Queensland law with this free Pocket Guide for Tenants, Form 17a issued by the Residential Tenancies Authority.

• The pamphlet outlines what your duties as a tenant are, and what your landlord (lessor) is responsible for. 
• There is information about the rental agreement, rental bond, entry and exit condition reports, rent increases, and charges for water, electricity, etc.
• The pamphlet also contains instructions on what can happen if you or your landlord breach the rental agreement, and how the parties can resolve disputes or problems.
• Download your free copy of the Queensland Pocket Guide for Tenants directly from the RTA website by clicking the link.

Prepare a Refund of Rental Bond with this free Form 4, issued by Queensland Residential Tenancies Office.

• This form is to be completed and signed by the landlord, the agent, and the tenant to request the refund of a rental bond at the end of the tenancy.
• The form includes information about rental bonds and instructions for completion.
• It also includes information on what to do if the parties do not agree on the refund amount.
• Form 4, available in PDF format.

• The rental agreement can be used for either a furnished or unfurnished room.
• The tenant pays for telephone charges, prorated water, electricity and gas rates.
• The tenant must abide by the house rules.
• The tenant must keep the room clean, and must not cause damage.
• The tenancy can be by the week, fortnight or month.

QLD tenants, do you share a house or flat with one or more other people? Be sure that everyone understands their obligations with this Shared Tenancy Agreement for Queensland tenancies.

• how rental expenses are to be divided up among the tenants, including rent, security deposit ⁄ bond, long distance telephone and other expenses;
• responsibility for damage and repairs by the flatmate responsible;
• termination by a flatmate;
• what happens if a flatmate defaults in performing their obligations;
• disposal of abandoned property left behind when a flatmate moves out;
• a set of house rules to be followed by all tenants.

Transfer a rental bond in Queensland with this free Form 3, Transfer of Rental Bond, under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994.

• This form is used to transfer a rental bond from one tenancy to another (usually a different rental property).
• All relevant parties must agree to the transfer of funds.
• The form includes information about rental bonds and instructions for completion.
• Available in PDF format from the QLD Residential Tenancies Authority.

Do you have a prospective tenant who wants to see a rental unit at a time when you're not available? Have them sign this Rental Property Viewing Agreement before you give them the key. For property letting in Australia only.

• When the prospective renters sign the form, they should also provide a personal item (such as a credit card or driving licence) and a specified cash deposit for the key, which will be returned to them when they return the key.
• This reusable rental template can be used by landlords or letting agents.
• The template is for residential properties, but could also be edited for commercial and retail spaces as well.
• You can use the form in any state or territory.
• Don't miss out on an opportunity to let a rental because of bad timing. Buy and download the form, and allow potential tenants to do a self-guided tour of the unit.

What should you do if your tenant wants to break his/her lease? You can both sign this South Australia Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential properties only. A different form is required for commercial tenancies.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay an early termination fee.
• This agreement lets the tenant buy out of the lease and allows the landlord to start searching for new tenants quickly.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of South Australia.