Watch this 13-minute video to understand:
- types of tenancies covered under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008
- things to be aware of before the tenancy starts
- documents to start the tenancy
- things that should be included in the agreement
- information about special terms
- the use of an Entry condition report (Form 1a)
- bond lodgement process
- information statements and other document requirements.
For more information, visit our starting a tenancy webpage.
Original publication on 17 Jul 2025
Last updated on 17 Jul 2025
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