5 Steps to Get Your Rental Bond Back in Full
When you move out of a place, getting your full rental bond back is one of the most important things you’ll want, and it is very hard to get it if you are breaking the lease or you have caused damage to the property.
The fastest and easiest way for a tenant to get a bond refund is for the property manager/owner and the tenant to agree on how the bond will be paid out through rental bonds online.
You paid a lot when you moved in, and you want to make sure you get the full amount of the bond you paid back when you move out. Here are some tips to make sure you always get your bond back when you move out of the rental property.
First, look at your entry condition report
When you move out of a place, it should be in the same shape as when you moved in, except for normal wear and tear. Reasonable wear and tear will mean different things to different people, including your landlord or agent.
This is why it’s important to look at your entry condition report when you’re moving out and compare it to the state of your property. The major problems with the property when you moved in will be written down in your entry condition report, so you know where to focus your attention when you clean and fix things before you move out.
Get a Moving Out Checklist
Most real estate offices will have a list of things you need to do to get your full bond back. This list will remind you of what needs to be cleaned and what other paperwork needs to be done, like your exit condition report.
Set up an inspection before you leave
Set up a pre-vacate inspection with your property manager before you leave your home for good.
This will give them a chance to tell you if anything else needs to be fixed before you leave. It will also help you get your bond back faster because you can take care of things before your tenancy is over.
Have a professional clean
Getting a professional vacate cleaner to do your bond clean is a great way to make sure you get your full bond back, since the cleaners are thorough and know exactly what needs to be done.
You’ll have to pay for this, but it will save you time. Talk to your property manager if you want to hire a professional cleaner to do your bond clean. They may be able to suggest someone. This is always a good choice because the cleaners will know what the property managers expect from them in terms of cleaning standards.
Keep up with reporting problems
Make sure to report problems as soon as they come up while you are renting. It’s important to stay on top of these things because if you don’t, you could be blamed for something.
This will help you keep in touch with your property manager or landlord and make it more likely that you’ll get your full bond back at the end of your lease.
Recover the full bond
You don’t have to guess and worry about how to get your full bond back. If you stay on top of problems and tell your property manager about them, and if you clean your place well before you move out, you should get your bond back in full.
If your bond money is not returned in 14 days you can apply to the NSW civil and administrative tribunal and submit a claim for bond return as per you tenancy agreement.
