Beginning a tenancy / lease

Minimum standards for rental properties

Tenancy agreements / leases

Explains residential tenancy agreements or leases (fixed and non-fixed term) and what is not covered by the Act

Upfront entry costs - renting

Explains what up-front entry costs a landlord can charge a tenant at the start of a tenancy

Smoke alarms in rental properties

Explains the rules for smoke alarms and where to install them in rental properties

Condition reports for rental properties

Covers condition reports for rental properties. Landlords and tenants can use an example condition report provided.

Residential tenancy databases

Explains what a Residential Tenancy database is and how long information can be stored

Pets in rental properties

Covers pets and animals in rental properties

Phone/internet connections in rental properties

Covers phone and internet connections in rental properties

Record keeping when renting

Outlines record keeping for both landlords and tenants. Includes an example of a rental ledger.

Share houses, co-tenants and sub-letting

Explains the difference with shared homes, co-tenants and subletting in rental properties

Definitions in renting

Lists definitions of renting terms