Renting guides
Plain-English guides for renters and landlords in Australia.
Every state
- Applying for a rentalWhat landlords usually ask for, what you can keep to yourself, and how to put together an application that is easy to say yes to.
- Moving in: a checklistThe paperwork and photos worth getting right in the first few days of a tenancy.
- Ending a tenancyGiving or receiving notice, the final inspection and getting the bond back, in general terms.
By state and territory
This guide is general information to help you find your way around. It is not legal advice, and the rules differ between states and change from time to time. For your own situation, check with your state’s tenancy regulator or a tenancy advice service.