Forms and fact sheets for private rental tenancies

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By law, the landlord or agent must give certain documents to the tenant. Use this list to follow both the legal and administrative requirements.

When moving in

Lease agreements

Short fixed term lease (Form 1) (150KB PDF) – if the agreement is for 90 days or less

Bonds

All bonds must be lodged with Consumer and Business Services.

You can lodge, manage and refund a bond using Residential Bonds Online.

Proving rent for SA Housing Trust bonds

Landlords and agents will need to prove the rent amount when SA Housing Trust guarantee a bond and provide rent in advance.

Advice for starting a tenancy

During a tenancy

Use these forms to legally notify and record when the landlord or agent needs to enter the rental property.

Entering a property

Notice to enter premises (240KB PDF) - to inspect, carry out garden maintenance, other genuine purpose

Notice to tenant to check if breach remedied (Form 2) (240KB PDF) - must be used before a landlord can re-enter the property to inspect items listed in a breach notice (Form 2)

Termination notices to end a tenancy

These forms must be used and completed correctly to make sure a valid notice is given.