Start with the decision in front of you
A simple tenancy routine helps you meet agreed responsibilities, report problems early and understand formal changes.
- Know rent, repair and emergency contacts.
- Keep the agreement and official guidance accessible.
- Create a secure tenancy record folder.
Prepare before the deadline
- Know rent, repair and emergency contacts.
- Keep the agreement and official guidance accessible.
- Create a secure tenancy record folder.
Use a clear process
- Pay rent through the agreed method.
- Report repairs promptly in writing.
- Check notices and proposed changes against official guidance.
Keep the useful records
- Rent receipts or ledger
- Repair requests and responses
- Notices, inspections and agreed variations
Watch for these problems
- Stopping rent without qualified advice
- Ignoring a notice or deadline
- Allowing informal changes to remain undocumented
Sources and further information
Official guidance changes. Check the source for the current rule in your jurisdiction.
- RentingConsumer Affairs Victoria
- Renting a place to liveNSW Government and NSW Fair Trading
- Renting in QueenslandResidential Tenancies Authority Queensland
- Renting a homeConsumer Protection Western Australia
- Renting privatelySA.GOV.AU
- Guide to renting in TasmaniaConsumer, Building and Occupational Services Tasmania
- Rental laws in the ACTACT Government
- Private rentersNorthern Territory Government