Review My Lease

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• Read the whole lease before you sign s 15; s 19Leases must use the standard form. Check any extra clauses at the end — a term that contradicts the Act has no effect.
• Check the bond amount s 159Bond can't be more than 4 weeks rent for unfurnished premises.
• Confirm the bond is lodged with NSW Fair Trading s 162You should get an email or text from Rental Bonds Online. If it doesn't arrive, ask the agent.
• Get the condition report — and fill in your own s 29You have 7 days after moving in to return a signed copy with your comments. Use the condition report assistant to go room by room.Open the condition report assistant →
• Take dated photos of every roomClose-ups of every mark, stain and scuff. These are your best evidence when you move out.
• Test the smoke alarmsPress the test button on each alarm and note any that don't work in your condition report.
• Photograph the metersElectricity, gas and water readings on move-in day, so you only pay for what you use.
• Set up utilities and internetConnect electricity, gas and internet in your name from move-in day.
• Get every key and the agent's repair contactsCount the keys and remotes, and write down who to call for urgent repairs.