Landlord checklist: from preparation to move-out

• ✓Confirm the rental model and management approach.
• ✓Check lender, insurer, council and strata requirements where relevant.
• ✓Review the current jurisdiction guidance and required disclosures.
• ✓Complete safety, minimum-standard and material repair work.
• ✓Document property condition, fixtures, keys and appliance details.
• ✓Set a supportable rent using comparable evidence.
• ✓Prepare accurate copy, current photos and inspection availability.

• ✓Publish the fixed rent and accurate inclusions.
• ✓Use one consistent enquiry response process.
• ✓Protect the current occupant’s privacy when taking photos or holding inspections.
• ✓Record listing changes and the dates they were made.
• ✓Do not invite prohibited rent bidding or make discriminatory statements.

• ✓Use the required application form or process.
• ✓Explain how applicant information will be collected and used.
• ✓Request only necessary and permitted documents.
• ✓Assess every applicant against the same tenancy-related criteria.
• ✓Obtain permission before contacting referees.
• ✓Document the decision without irrelevant sensitive detail.
• ✓Securely dispose of unsuccessful applicant records when required.

• ✓Complete and sign the correct agreement.
• ✓Follow the local bond lodgement or lawful trust-holding process.
• ✓Prepare the condition report with dated evidence.
• ✓Provide required guides, disclosures and contact details.
• ✓Confirm rent method, due date and receipt process.
• ✓Record every key and access device.
• ✓Explain urgent repair and routine communication channels.

• ✓Maintain an accurate rent ledger.
• ✓Acknowledge and triage maintenance requests.
• ✓Use qualified and insured contractors where appropriate.
• ✓Give lawful notice before entry or inspection.
• ✓Record work orders, invoices and completion evidence.
• ✓Track agreement, insurance and safety-review dates.
• ✓Keep communication factual, timely and respectful.

• ✓Verify the reason, form, notice period and service method before issuing notice.
• ✓Agree the handover process and key return.
• ✓Complete a final inspection against the ingoing report.
• ✓Distinguish damage from fair wear and tear.
• ✓Follow the official bond claim or refund process.
• ✓Close rent, invoice and repair records.
• ✓Retain or destroy records according to applicable requirements.

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