Australia
Tenancy rules by state and territory
Rental rules are set locally. Start with the authority for the state or territory where the property is located.
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Check the rule where you rent
Our calculators help you organise the money. Official tenancy authorities explain the rules. Use the source for the state or territory where the property is located before making a serious decision.
New South Wales
Getting your bond back
NSW Government guidance on Rental Bonds Online, final checks, claims and refund timing.
Open the official sourceVictoria
Bond claims and refunds
Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance on RTBA claims, deductions, disputes and repayment.
Open the official sourceQueensland
Bond refunds
Residential Tenancies Authority guidance on agreed and disputed bond refunds and supporting evidence.
Open the official sourceWestern Australia
Releasing a rental bond
WA Consumer Protection guidance on bond release applications, claims, evidence and disputes.
Open the official sourceSouth Australia
Residential bonds
SA Government guidance on lodging, managing and refunding a residential bond.
Open the official sourceAustralian Capital Territory
Rental bonds
ACT Revenue Office guidance on rental bonds, refund requests, forms and the Rental Bonds Portal.
Open the official sourceTasmania
Claim a rental bond
Service Tasmania guidance on MyBond claims, responses, disputes and payment timing.
Open the official sourceNorthern Territory
When you are owed bond money
NT Government guidance on bond returns, possible claims and unclaimed bond money.
Open the official sourceUse both parts together
Start with a calculator to understand the rough dollar effect. Then use the official source to check process, timing, evidence and local rules. Sources were last checked on 8 September 2026.