RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AUTHORITY

Transfer of Bond - form 3

Purpose of this form

To arrange for bond to be transferred from one tenancy to another (usually a different rental property) where all parties agree to the transfer of monies. Bond transfers are a client service offered by the RTA. A new lessor/agent is not obliged to accept a bond transfer.

Form completed by

Lessor/agent of the previous rental property completes the form. All parties must sign the form and it can be posted to the RTA by either party. Tenants should show a copy of this form to their new lessor/agent.

The next step

Upon receipt of the form, bond monies are transferred to a new bond account for the new tenancy. This is matched with details provided on the Bond Lodgement (Form 2) when it is received from the new lessor/agent.

Download a copy of the Transfer of Bond - form 3 (PDF 80kB)