How do I get my rental bond back in Australia?

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In Australia, your rental bond is usually held by a state or territory bond authority, such as Fair Trading in NSW or the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority in Victoria, not by the landlord.

At the end of a tenancy, you and the landlord or agent can agree on how the bond is paid out and lodge a claim together. If you disagree, either of you can usually lodge a claim, and the other side has a set time to dispute it.

Disputes go to your state's tenancy tribunal, such as NCAT in NSW, VCAT in Victoria or QCAT in Queensland. Your entry and exit condition reports, photos and receipts are key evidence.

Your state's tenants' advice service has free help.

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