Free renter tool · Australia

Bond deduction evidence checker

Have you been told money may come out of your bond? List each item, see what records to gather, and prepare a clear request for more detail.

No sign-upNo file uploadsTakes a few minutes

Step 1 · List the claim

What are they asking you to pay?

State or territory

Add each item from the agent or landlord’s message. This page does not decide whether a charge is fair or allowed.

Claimed itemAmount (optional)What do you know about it? (optional)

Step 2 · Gather your records

A simple evidence checklist

Ask for the claim in writing, with each amount listed separately.
Keep your entry and exit condition reports together.
Save dated photos, messages, quotes, invoices and payment receipts.
Write down what you agree with and what you want explained.

Keep it together: make one folder for reports, photos, messages and receipts. Note the date and what each record shows.

Step 3 · Ask for details

Copy a calm reply

Edit this message to fit your situation. It asks for information; it does not make a legal claim.

Hello,

Could you please send me an itemised breakdown of the proposed bond deductions, including an invoice or quote for each item?

• Cleaning

I am checking these against my entry and exit records. Please let me know how I can discuss any item I do not understand.

Thank you

Check the local process

Bond steps and time limits vary by state or territory. Read the official information for New South Wales before you decide what to do.

Getting your bond back ↗

Your entries stay in this page while it is open. They are not uploaded or saved by this tool. Do not enter names, addresses, account details or other private information. General information only—not legal advice.

What this tool can—and cannot—do

It helps you organise information and ask for an itemised explanation. It cannot tell you whether a deduction is lawful, predict a tribunal decision, or replace advice from your local tenancy service.

A useful next step

Compare the claimed amount with the bond you paid and see the possible balance. Then check your local authority’s process and dates.

Open the bond refund calculator →