Start with the decision in front of you
The agreement should identify the parties, home, rent, term, bond and obligations. Read it with the current jurisdiction guidance before signing.
- Confirm the agreement type and property.
- Compare it with the accepted offer.
- Collect required disclosures and house or strata rules.
Prepare before the deadline
- Confirm the agreement type and property.
- Compare it with the accepted offer.
- Collect required disclosures and house or strata rules.
Use a clear process
- Read standard and special terms.
- Ask for changes or clarification in writing.
- Keep a complete signed copy.
Keep the useful records
- Executed agreement and attachments
- Pre-signing questions and answers
- Later variations or consents
Watch for these problems
- Assuming an unenforceable term becomes valid when signed
- Signing blank or incomplete sections
- Relying on verbal promises outside the document
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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