A Guide to Condition Reports in TAS
Everything you need to know about Condition Reports in TAS including the frequency and how to complete one.
A Comprehensive Guide to Condition Reports in South Australia (SA)
In Tasmania (TAS), both landlords and tenants must complete and sign a Condition Report at or before the beginning of the tenancy. The Condition Report is used to document any existing damage, defects or issues with the property that may need to be addressed during the tenancy.
The purpose of this report is to ensure that all parties are aware of any existing issues with the property so that any repairs or improvements can be completed prior to the tenant moving in. It should also be used as a reference point if there is any dispute over damage when it comes time for the landlord to return the bond at the end of a tenancy.
For more details, visit the Tasmanian Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading website.
What is the Frequency of a Condition Report in TAS?
A Condition Report should be completed at the following times:
- Entry Report - Completed at the commencement of the tenancy, within the first 7 days.
- Routine inspections - at intervals throughout the term of tenancy (usually at least twice a year)
- Exit (outgoing) Report - At the end of the tenancy
How to complete a Condition Report in TAS
- Download and print the template for TAS.
- Visit your property and fill out the report before your tenants move in. You should describe all damage, no matter how minor and take photos of the property.
- A copy of the report should then be given to the tenant before moving in.
- A copy should then be signed by the tenant, along with their comments and any supporting evidence.
- Ensure the final copy is saved by both parties and filed securely so that you can refer back to it at a later date.
Can I customise my Condition Report?
You can customise the standard form Condition Report to provide a more comprehensive account of the condition of a rental property. This is done by including additional documents, descriptions, or photographs which supplement or further describe any points not included in the standard form.
For example, if you notice that part of the premises is not included in the standard form report, you can add an additional document detailing the state of that part.
Photographs are also commonly used to document and provide visual evidence at either the beginning or end of the tenancy. This practice helps clarify any discrepancies between different parties’ accounts, provides detailed information about the property itself, and helps all parties remember what condition it was in when they first moved in or out.
These should include close-ups of any damage to highlight particular concerns as well as wide shots of each room so that all furniture and fittings can be clearly seen.
Is a Condition Report required if I renew a tenancy in TAS?
A new Condition Report is required if you wish to renew a tenancy agreement for the same premises. This is because it provides a more recent appraisal of the property that can be used as evidence should there be any dispute between you and your tenant at a later point.
The report must be completed before the second tenancy can begin and is intended to help protect the rights of both parties.
Use RentBetter to record the condition of your property
On RentBetter you can record the condition of your property with our digital condition report. There are two ways to complete a condition report on RentBetter - you can either complete the report yourself or book a professional to conduct the inspection for you.
All reports will be saved in your dashboard, so you can easily refer back to them or update them at the beginning, middle and end of your lease.
✅ Unique to your property
Your RentBetter condition report template can be customised so that it reflects the specific number of rooms and features in your property. Remove the hassle of trying to add extra info to a generic report.
✅ Inspect with ease
With the ability to add pictures and comments, you can thoroughly inspect all rooms of your property from your computer or mobile.
✅ Report completed
Send the completed condition report to your tenant for them to review and complete their part of the inspection if required. You can save the report and access it in future in case you need to make any changes.
