Property and tenancy · Australia
Residential Tenancy Agreement for Australia
A written agreement between a landlord and tenant for renting a home: rent, deposit, term, repairs, and how either side can end it. Drafted for Australia: governing law, local legal terms, and notes on how to sign it there.
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What the document covers
- Parties and property
- Term and renewal
- Rent, due date and late payment
- Security deposit and its return
- Utilities and service charges
- Use of the property and occupants
- Repairs and maintenance
- Landlord access
- Pets, alterations and subletting
- Ending the tenancy and notice
- Dispute resolution and governing law
- Signatures and witnesses
Common questions
How much does a Residential Tenancy Agreement for Australia cost?
$2 for one document, or $9 a month for 10 documents of any type. You answer a few questions, pay, and download an editable Word file or PDF drafted for Australia.
Is this Residential Tenancy Agreement drafted for Australia law?
Yes. It names Australia law as the governing law, uses local legal terms, and adds drafting notes wherever a local rule needs checking. It is a template, not legal advice: have a lawyer in Australia review it before relying on it.
Does a lease have to be in writing?
In many places a short tenancy can be verbal, but a written lease is much easier to enforce and longer leases often must be written and sometimes registered or stamped. Check the rule for your jurisdiction.
Can I use this for a commercial property?
No. Commercial leases deal with things like service charges, fit-out and assignment differently. Choose the commercial lease document instead.