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The Residential Tenancies Act 1995 includes a number of prescribed forms that must be used under certain circumstances. Tenancies also provides a number of standard forms that landlords may choose to use. Please contact us for further information.

For a copy of the information brochure and other publications visit our publications section.

Agent Direct Debit Request

This form is used to establish a direct debit service agreement with Real Estate Agents and Tenancies
application/pdf   Direct debit request (123 KB PDF file)

Agent EFT Payment Request Form

Used by agents wishing to have all of their residential bond refunds processed via electronic funds transfer
application/pdf   Agent EFT payment request form (143 KB PDF file)

Agent's Authority (Signatories) Form

Used to record authorised signatories in each real estate office.
application/pdf   Agents authority signatories form (250 KB PDF file)

Credit Card Payment

Due to the potential for fraud, as from Monday, 31 July 2006, the Tenancies Branch will no longer accept lodgement of bonds by credit card, unless the card holder attends the Tenancies Branch office in Adelaide and produces the credit card in person.

DDR Service Agreement (single use)

Service agreement in relation to the lodgement of bonds by use of direct debit
application/pdf   DDR Service Agreement (single use) (229 KB PDF file)

Direct Debit Request Batch Summary


application/pdf   Direct Debit Request Batch Summary (80 KB PDF file)

Disposal of abandoned Goods (section 97)

This is a copy of Section 97 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995.
  Disposal of abandoned goods (section 97) (107 KB PDF file)

E-Notify

This form is used by agents to request electronic notification of bond transactions from the Tenancies Branch.
  E-notify (218 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 1 - Applications to RT Tribunal


application/pdf   Fact sheet 1 - Applications to RT Tribunal (216 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 2 - Water Charging


application/pdf   Fact 2 - Water Charging (99 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 3 - Receipts and Rent Records


  Fact sheet 3 - Receipts and Rent Records (355 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 4 - Advertising Fees and Reletting Fees


application/pdf   Fact sheet 4 - Advertising fees and reletting fees (217 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 5 - Repairs and Maintenance of Premises


application/pdf   Fact sheet 5 - Repairs and Maintenance of Premises (194 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 6 - Co-tenancies


application/pdf   Fact sheet 6 - Co-tenancies (195 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 7 - Open Inspections


application/pdf   Fact sheet 7 - Open Inspections (94 KB PDF file)

Fact Sheet 8 - Retirement Village Applications


  Fact sheet 8 - Retirement Village Applications (201 KB PDF file)

Fixed Term Agreement

This standard lease form is used when the tenancy is for a fixed term.
  Fixed term agreement (282 KB PDF file)

Form 1: Short fixed term tenancies

Short fixed term tenancies
This form is to be given to the tenant, by the landlord, to notify them that the tenancy agreement they are to enter is for a term of 90 days or less.

  Form 1 - short fixed term tenancies (241 KB PDF file)

Form 2: Notice to tenant to remedy breach

Notice by landlord to tenant to remedy breach of agreement notice of termination
This form can be used by landlords to given tenants notice to remedy breaches of agreements. It also serves as a notice of termination if the breach is not remedied within a specified period.

  Form 2 - notice by landlord to tenant (264 KB PDF file)

Form 2 - Example


  Form 2 - example (204 KB PDF file)

Form 3: Notice of termination by landlord

Notice of termination by landlord for a periodic tenancy
This form can be used by a landlord to terminate a tenancy which is of no fixed term.
application/pdf   Form 3 - notice of termination by landlord (255 KB PDF file)

Form 4: Notice to landlord to remedy breach

Notice by tenant to landlord to remedy breach of agreement
This form can be used by tenants to notify the landlord of a breach to their residential tenancy agreement. It also acts as a notice of termination if the breach is not remedied.

  Form 4 - notice by tenant to landlord (227 KB PDF file)

Form 5: Notice of termination by tenant

Notice of termination by tenant for a periodic tenancy
This form can be used by a tenant to terminate a tenancy which is of no fixed term.
  Form 5 - notice of termination by tenant (206 KB PDF file)

Form 6: Notice by landlord of storage of goods

Notice by landlord of storage of goods
This form is a notice to the tenant that the landlord has removed abandoned goods from the premises and stored them.
  Form 6 - notice by landlord of storage of goods (221 KB PDF file)

Form 7: Application to Res Tenancies Tribunal

Application to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal
This form is used to apply to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal for an order or determination of the Tribunal. (See also: Fact Sheet 1- Applications to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal)

application/pdf   Form 7 - application to the tribunal (136 KB PDF file)

Form 7 - Example


application/pdf   Form 7 - example (142 KB PDF file)

Form 8: Application to RT Tribunal Section 90

Application to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal Section 90 - interested person
This form is an application to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal under section 90 of the Residential Tenancies Act. It allows a landlord or 'interested person' who has been adversely affected by the conduct of the tenant to make application to the Tribunal for termination of the tenancy. Also see Information on Section 90 Applications
application/pdf   Form 8 (112 KB PDF file)

Individual Direct Debit Request

This form is used for once off direct debit request payments for single lodgements.
application/pdf   Direct debit request (once - off authority only) (157 KB PDF file)

Individual EFT Payment Request Form

For use by landlords or tenants wishing to have one individual residential bond refund processed via electronic funds transfer
application/pdf   Individual EFT payment request form (225 KB PDF file)

Information on Section 90 applications

This is an information sheet regarding applications to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal for termination of a residential tenancy of a neighbour who is a tenant. (Also see form 8 - application to the residential tenancies tribunal section 90 - interested person)

  Information on section 90 applications (236 KB PDF file)

Inspection Sheet

Two copies must be used by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of a tenancy agreement, to record the condition of the premises
  Inspection sheet (862 KB PDF file)

Lodgement of Security Bond Form

All tenancy bonds must be lodged using this form.
application/pdf   Lodgement of Security Bond Form (172 KB PDF file)

Notice to Tenant of Lease Extension

This form can be used to offer a lease extension to an existing tenant.
application/pdf   Notice to Tenant of Lease Extension (218 KB PDF file)

Notice to Tenant of Rent Increase

This is a notice given by the landlord informing the tenant of a rent increase.
  Notice to tenant of rent increase (233 KB PDF file)

Notice to enter premises

This is a notice given by the landlord informing the tenant of entry to the premises.
  Notice to enter premises (221 KB PDF file)

Notification of Change Address - Rented Premises

Used for cash bonds where the amount of bond and the tenant, landlord/agent are not changed.
application/pdf   Notification of change address - rented premises (257 KB PDF file)

Notification of Change of Ownership/Agent

Used to notify of the change of ownership/agent of the rented premises.
application/pdf   Notifcation of change of ownership or agent (266 KB PDF file)

Notification of Change of Tenants

Used for cash bonds when the tenant changes.
application/pdf   Notification of change of tenants (257 KB PDF file)

Periodic Agreement

This standard lease form is used when the tenancy is for an undefined term.
  Periodic agreement (273 KB PDF file)

Request for Assistance

This form is a request to the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs for assistance in a tenancy dispute situation.
  Request for assistance (121 KB PDF file)

Request for Repairs Pursuant to Section 68

This is a notice given by the tenant informing the landlord of repairs required to be carried out to the premises.
application/pdf   Request for Repairs Pursuant to Section 68 (239 KB PDF file)

Security Bond Refund Declaration

To be used when one tenant is claiming payment of the bond refund and there are other tenant's listed on the bond.
application/pdf   Security bond refund declaration (66 KB PDF file)

Security Bond Refund Form

To be used at the end of the tenancy to refund the bond.
application/pdf   Security Bond Refund Form (245 KB PDF file)

Security Bond Refund Form - Example

Example of a completed security bond refund form.
application/pdf   Security Bond Refund Form - Example (421 KB PDF file)

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