Title: Settlement Guide: Renters’ checklist in Australia
Headings: Settlement Guide: Renters’ checklist in Australia
Settlement Guide: Renters’ checklist in Australia
Read your residential tenancy agreement carefully
Pay your bond
Fill in a condition report
Keep copies of everything
Know your rights and responsibilities

Content: Settlement Guide: Renters’ checklist in Australia
Settlement Guide
Settlement Guide: Renters’ checklist in Australia
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For new arrivals one of the first difficulties is to find somewhere to live. If you are a first time renter here are a few things you need to know to get started. Updated
Updated 09/03/2017
By Ildiko Dauda
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Read your residential tenancy agreement carefully
The residential tenancy agreement, also known as the lease, is a legal document. It includes terms like, the amount of rent you need to pay and how it is to be paid. The length and type of tenancy, the amount of bond required and other conditions and rules. However, never sign any papers you don't understand. rental agreement form
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Pay your bond
Your bond is a separate payment from your rent.