Landlord Bond Claim & Damage Demand
Tenant left damage, filth or unpaid rent? An itemised claim against the bond — and a formal demand for anything above it — built from your condition reports, quotes and invoices, with fair-wear-and-tear and depreciation reasoning set out item by item.
What this document does
- An itemised claim against the bond — and a formal demand for anything above it — built from your condition reports, quotes and invoices, with fair-wear-and-tear and depreciation reasoning set out item by item.
- Records the facts that matter on paper: former tenant(s), premises, tenancy dates, bond amount and where held, bond amount and where lodged, condition reports held.
- Sets a clear deadline and spells out what happens if they ignore it.
- Cites the right Act, regulator and tribunal for your state — all eight states and territories covered.
- You review the draft first; we only send it to the other party on your say-so.
What we'll ask you
Plain-English questions, one at a time. No legal knowledge needed — if you don't know an answer exactly, your best estimate is fine.
- Who is the former tenant? Full name(s) as on the tenancy agreement.
- Tell me what happened — what state the property was in compared with the start, and anything they've said about it. (The move-out date and the inspection reports come next.)
- What is the property address, and the tenancy start date and the date they moved out?
- How much is the bond, and where is it lodged?
- Has a claim already been lodged for the bond, or has the tenant agreed to anything?
- Which condition reports do you have?
- List each item you're claiming: what's damaged, dirty or missing, the cost to fix or replace it, and whether you have a quote or invoice. Rough ages of carpet, paint or appliances help too (depreciation applies).
- Roughly how old are the main items you are claiming for, such as the carpet, paint or appliances?
- Any rent owing, lost rent, or break-lease/re-letting costs? Give amounts and dates, or say 'none'.optional
- Just to confirm the total: add up every item and any rent or re-letting costs above. What is the total you're claiming, including anything above the bond?
- Would you accept the bond alone in full settlement, if they sign the bond release? (Optional.)optional
- Last known postal address of the former tenant, for sending the letter. (Optional.)optional
- Do you have the tenant's forwarding email? We can send the claim straight to them once you approve it.optional
- You approve it before it is sent
- 2 free amendments included
- All Australian states and territories
- Stripe secured · 256-bit encrypted
Bond & Damage Claim — drafted to the right state law
One document, eight jurisdictions. We only ever cite the Act, regulator and tribunal for your state, so nothing from another jurisdiction bleeds into your bond & damage claim.
New South Wales
Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW). The bond is held by NSW Fair Trading (Rental Bonds Online).
Victoria
Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic). The bond is held by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA).
Queensland
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld). The bond is held by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA).
Western Australia
Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA). The bond is held by the Bond Administrator (Consumer Protection WA).
South Australia
Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA). The bond is held by Consumer and Business Services (Residential Bonds Online).
Tasmania
Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas). The bond is held by the Rental Deposit Authority (MyBond, run by CBOS).
Australian Capital Territory
Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT). The bond is held by ACT Rental Bonds (ACT Revenue Office / Access Canberra).
Northern Territory
Residential Tenancies Act 1999 (NT). Bonds are held by the landlord or agent (there is no central bond authority).
From your answers to a finished Bond & Damage Claim in three steps
Answer 13 quick questions
Who it’s about, what happened and what you want. Plain English, one question at a time.
We draft it for your state
Your Landlord Bond Claim & Damage Demand is drafted to the legislation, regulator and tribunal for your state or territory, then formatted as a professional PDF. Usually ready within about five minutes.
Review, approve, sent
The draft lands in your dashboard for you to check. Nothing goes to the other party until you approve it — then we email it on your behalf and record the delivery. Two free amendments included.
Ready? Start now.
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Everything about the Landlord Bond Claim & Damage Demand
How much does the Bond & Damage Claim cost?
A flat $49 AUD, including GST. There is no card required to start, no subscription and no hourly rate — you see the full summary of your answers before you pay.
How long does it take?
There are 13 questions, which take a few minutes to answer. After you pay, your draft is usually ready in about 5 minutes, and you can read it and request changes before you approve it.
Is it sent automatically, or do I see it first?
You see it first. The draft lands in your dashboard for review; nothing goes to the other party until you approve it. Once you approve, we email it on your behalf and record the delivery.
What if I need changes?
You read the full Bond & Damage Claim on your dashboard before anything is sent. You can change the wording yourself or ask for a redraft, with unlimited edits and 2 redrafts included.
Does it work in my state?
Yes. The Landlord Bond Claim & Damage Demand is drafted to the law of the state or territory the matter is in — NSW, Victoria, Queensland, WA, SA, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT — citing the right Act, regulator and tribunal or court for that state.
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