If a tenant terminates a contract prematurely, they should try to inform their landlord as much as possible. The Office of Fair Trading has set itself the goal of creating a fair and secure market for Queensland consumers and businesses. Confirm a reasonable belief that the tenant`s debt relief described in the tenancy agreement cannot be changed in its obligations (with the exception of leases with a fixed term of 20 years or more – contact your local tenant advisory and interest representation service for more information). If you do not assume your responsibilities, you can be said to have “broken” the duration of the contract. 1. Meet them and sign a rental form available here: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/369985/Residential_tenancy_agreement_30_October_2016.pdf (At that time, you will also provide them with a new list of tenants from here: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Factsheet_print/Tenants_and_home_owners/Renting_a_home/FTR72_New_tenant_checklist.pdf 2. Complete a status report within 7 days of the start of the lease, keep a copy for yourself and provide two copies to the tenant. If possible, it may be helpful to conclude this with the tenant in order to minimize disagreements about what is mentioned. You can request this form here www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/369946/Tenancy-condition-report.pdf 3.

Request a 4-week loan of rent from the tenant. If you receive it, make sure the tenant provides a receipt and is also signed a Bond Lodgement form, available at any NSW service centre (formerly RTAs) or Fair Trade Office or by phone at 13 32 20. It`s important. They must offer you the opportunity to use online rental bonds, Fair Trading`s secure online service, to manage and repay bond funds in a simple and direct way with Fair Trading. 4. Place the loan within 10 days with Service NSW by placing it in or hosting an NSW Service Center. You can request the release of funds to cover the damage or if the tenant breaks the lease or suspends the payment of the rent. For more information on issuing bonds and bonds, click here: www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/lodge-rental-bond . Bonds can also be submitted online if you register – www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/renting/rental-bonds-online/for-self-managing-landlords landlords are required to contact their name and an opportunity for their tenant to contact them directly, even if they are using an agent. The owner`s contact information can be a phone number or other contact information, such as an email address. An owner cannot name his agent`s contact information instead of his own.

If a lessor does not use a broker, they must also provide their home or business address to receive mail. Tenants must receive this information in writing before signing the lease, or they may be included in the rental agreement. Tenants must also be informed in writing within 14 days of each change in the landlord or real estate agent`s direction (if any) during the lease. The new standard form of the agreement makes this requirement clearer for owners and brokers. It will be available on our website until March 23, 2020. Victoria Consumer Affairs Full brochure for tenants and landlords “Renting a home: a guide for tenants” is available online at: www.consumer.vic.gov.au.