Rental Property Condition Dispute

Summary

Tenants in queensland must return rental properties in their original condition, excluding fair wear and tear. If a landlord claims a bond unfairly, tenants can dispute it with the residential tenancies authority (rta). Documenting the propertys condition and comparing it with the original entry report can support your case.

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Tenant
Hey there! As a tenant in Queensland, you generally need to leave the property in the same condition as when you moved in, apart from fair wear and tear. Improving the property is usually not an issue, but it's a good idea to document everything and inform your landlord. Have you informed your landlord about the improvements?
Yes and he's trying to claim my bond as it's not clean enough even though it's cleaner than it was when I moved in
In Queensland, the rental bond can be claimed by the landlord if the property is not returned to the condition it was at the start of the tenancy, excluding fair wear and tear. Here’s what you can do:
- Document the Condition: Take photos or videos of the property before you move out.
- Condition Report: Compare the original entry condition report with the current state.
- Dispute Resolution: If the landlord claims the bond unfairly, you can dispute it with the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Would you like more information on how to start a dispute with the RTA?