1. Contact the leasing company and provide the property’s location, room type, and address
2. The landlord signs an entrusted property rental agreement with the leasing company.
3. Leasing agencies find tenants for landlords.
4. Sign a lease with the tenant and attach a conditional report.
5. Collect deposit and rent.

For landlords, hiring a professional and experienced housing agency management company can not only ensure that the rent is collected on time, and the property is inspected and repaired in a timely manner, but it can also help landlords, especially landlords who do not live in Australia, pay relevant water bills, property management fees, municipal fees, etc. Fee et al.

When the contract is about to expire, both parties can notify the other party fourteen days in advance to end the contract or renew it. If either party wants to end the contract early, both parties must give the other party at least twenty-one days’ notice, and if the landlord or agent wants to end the contract, they must give you at least sixty days’ notice. If your landlord wants to sell the house, he must give you at least thirty days' written notice. But this only applies after the fixed contract expires.

If you want to terminate the rental agreement early, you should notify the other party in writing as early as possible. There are often penalties for early termination of a fixed contract. The landlord can ask for compensation for the losses caused by your early termination of the rental contract, so it is better to try to reach an agreement with the landlord first.

1. Actual tour of property
2. Submit a rental application
3. Pay a deposit for four weeks’ rent
4. Within seven days of moving in, complete the housing status record form and return it to the agency.

• Submit a rental application: Provide as complete records as possible (such as driver's license, social security, past rental history or employment/income certificate) because a desired house may face competition from many other tenants at the same time
• Generally, a deposit of 4 weeks' rent is required as stipulated in the agreement. This deposit is collected by RTBA (Residential Tenancies Bond Authority) and a receipt is issued to the tenant. If the final inspection of the lease expires and confirms that there is no damage, the landlord will notify RTBA and return the deposit to the tenant.
• Before moving in, you need to sign an Inspection Record Form to check whether the room is in good condition and return it to the agent within 7 days. At the same time, you need to pay a deposit (bond) in advance and sign a contract. Generally, the lease term is 6-12 months.
• During the lease period, the agent will conduct regular inspections of the property at the owner's request. Generally, the agent will conduct the first inspection three months after the tenant moves in, and then every six months.

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House deposit, lease length, how to pay rent? Furnished or unfurnished?

Is bill included (water, electricity, gas, internet costs)?

Regarding deposits (Bonds), 4 weeks' rent is generally charged as a deposit. It is best to check the house for damage first before moving in, such as whether there are stains on the carpet, whether the curtains or cabinets are in good condition, etc. Take photos as evidence and notify the landlord or agent as soon as possible.

Also pay attention to the length of the lease. In Australia leases are usually 6 months or 12 months. When signing a contract, it is best to consider whether it meets your needs. Because after signing a contract, if you move out early and cannot find a replacement tenant, you usually need to pay the landlord for the loss of rent!

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