If you are planning to move out of a rented house before the end date listed on the lease, you will be breaking the lease.
Web Address: http://guysgottaknow.com.au/housing/leases/ending-a-lease/
Link Owner: Guys gotta know
Minimum Standards for Premises
From 1 August 2015, residential tenancies will need to meet a set of Minimum Standards (phased in over three years). These Minimum Standards regulate conditions and living standards for residential rental properties in Tasmania.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/minimum-standards-for-premises/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
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Colony 47
Colony 47 delivers integrated services to help individuals and families stay housed, access education, develop skills, find employment and build meaningful family relationships. They have expertise in providing effective support to people such as homeless young women, long term unemployed, humanitarian entrants, or people with persistent and severe mental illness.
Web Address: https://www.colony47.com.au/us/
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Bond
Most residential tenancies in Tasmania are covered by the Residential Tenancy Act 1997, which sets out the rules around the payment and return of bonds.
Organisation Address: 166 Macquarie Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/bond/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
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Boarding Premises
What is a boarding premises, and what rights do boarders have?
Phone: 1300 652 641
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/factsheet/board-premises/
Link Owner: Tenants' Union of Tasmania
Also in: Boarding , Tenants' Responsibilities , Tenants' Rights
Real estate agents
The Property Agents and Land Transaction Act 2005 regulates the real estate industry in Tasmania.
Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 135 513
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/property/real_estate_agent
Link Owner: Department of Justice
Also in: Consumers, Money & Debt
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Residential Tenancy Condition Report
Template condition report for residential tenancy
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/__data/assets/word_doc/0016/311704/Residential_Tenancy_Condition_Report_v.3.DOC
Link Owner: Tasmanian Government
Buying and Selling Property
Buying a home or investment property will probably be the most expensive thing you ever do. It is important to understand what is involved in the process.
Organisation Address: 110 Collins St, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000, Australia
Phone: 1300 135 513
Web Address: http://www.consumer.tas.gov.au/property/buying_selling
Link Owner: Department of Justice
Also in: Debt , Finance , Owning Property
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Tenants’ Union
The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania Inc. is a not for profit community organisation offering free services including tenancy advice, advocacy and referrals. Their aim is to secure the rights of all tenants for the purpose of relieving housing related poverty, destitution, misfortune and distress.
Web Address: http://tutas.org.au/
Also in: Advocacy , Boarding , Education , Renting Property , Tenants' Responsibilities
Bond
Bond is a one-off payment of up to 4 weeks rent which you will have to pay at the start of your lease. Providing the lease is complied with, you should be able to claim the bond back at the end of the lease.
Phone: 1800 682 468
Web Address: http://girlsgottaknow.com.au/housing/leases/bond/
Link Owner: Girls gotta know