Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms

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.

Let a rental unit to a tenant in Queensland under the terms of this downloadable General Tenancy Agreement.

When to Use this Tenancy Agreement

This form of tenancy agreement is for houses and flats. It cannot be used for movable dwellings (caravans, mobile homes). The Tenancy Agreement can be used for either a fixed term (such as 1 year) or a periodic tenancy (month to month, etc.).

Key Provisions of Agreement

• 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.

Format and Jurisdiction

The document template is available in MS Word format and is fully editable. Pay for the form once, use it as often as required.

The Tenancy Agreement is governed by the Residential Tenancies Act and is 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.

Prepare a Rent Review Memorandum with this free template form for UK landlords.

• The form must be signed by both the landlord and the tenant following each rent review date, to signify their agreement as to the amount of the new rent.
• This is a free downloadable form in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the United Kingdom.

Are you looking for a place to rent? This free Rental Property Checklist for Tenants will help you keep track of the pros and cons of each rental property you look at.

• The checklist includes:
  • a list of things to look for when renting a property,
  • what to do once you have found a place you think is right for you, and
  • what you should do before you move in.
• This free Rental Property Checklist for Tenants is provided in MS Word format.

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.