Thanks for the replies. Have just returned from work.

IP Freely: Everything was done correctly re lease, condition report, etc. Tenant was aware that bond would not be lodged as I was leaving the country the next day. Thanks for the tip on the site.

maree: I’ve worked as a painter & since I prefer quality work I would not like to hire a painter.…[Read more]

Thanks for the reply, Jamie. My understanding of signed agreements/contracts seems to be very different to that of the tenant. He seems to view it as a starting point for negotiation.

Due to some unusual circumstances at the time, the bond was not lodged with the Rental Bond Board. I guess the form that you refer to is the method by which bond…[Read more]