Tips for Tenants

Tenant and landlord obligations

As a tenant you are obliged to do the following:

• Keep the property clean
• Avoid damaging the property and inform the landlord ASAP if any damage is done.
• Ask for permission to install fixtures or make alterations, renovations etc.
• Avoid being a nuisance to the landlord or neighbours.
• Not participate in anything illegal on the property.

Your landlord is obliged to:

• Keep the premises in good repair.
• Ensure the property is secure by making sure all doors have locks and windows are secure.
• Immediately provide the tenant with a new key after changing any locks.
• Avoid disturbing tenants unnecessarily.

Lease/tenancy agreements differ between states, so ensure you have the appropriate documentation for your state. Refer to the following websites for information on your rights and obligations:

1. Australian Capital Territory
2. New South Wales
3. Northern Territory
4. Queensland
5. South Australia
6. Tasmania
7. Victoria
8. Western Australia