Quick access to tenancy forms and applications for entering into and managing a rental agreement.
Start of tenancy
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
Notice that sets out landlord/agents contact details (Section 48) (472KB PDF)
Inspection sheet to record the condition of the property (229KB PDF)
Information brochure about tenancy rights and obligations (540KB PDF)
Lease agreements
Fixed term lease agreement (250KB PDF)
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.
The Bonds section further down this page lists the forms and publications that are used at the start of a tenancy.
Proving rent for Housing SA bonds
Landlords and agents will need to prove the rent amount when Housing SA guarantee a bond and provide rent in advance.
Online property owner/agent's declaration (ePod form)
Advice for starting a tenancy
Lease agreement terms inconsistent with the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (258KB PDF)
Information about rent receipts and records (Fact sheet 3) (1MB PDF)
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 1A) (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.
For landlords and agents to use
Notice to tenant to remedy breach of agreement (Form 2) (239KB PDF)
Notice to tenant to check if breach remedied (Form 1A) (220KB PDF) - must be used before a landlord can re-enter the property to inspect items listed in a Form 2 breach notice
Notice to tenant to end fixed agreement at end of term (Form 2A) (220KB PDF)
Notice to tenant to end a periodic agreement (Form 3) (270KB PDF)
Notice to tenant - agreement frustrated (Form 2B) (305KB PDF)
For tenants to use
Notice to landlord to end fixed agreement at end of term (Form 4B) (265KB PDF)
Notice to landlord of termination of a periodic agreement (Form 5) (245KB PDF)
Notice to landlord to remedy breach of agreement (Form 4) (245KB PDF)
Notice to landlord - termination due to sale of property (Form 4A) (242KB PDF)
Notice to landlord - agreement frustrated (Form 4C) (225KB PDF)
Advice when ending a tenancy
Formula for advertising and re-letting fees (Fact sheet 4) (24KB PDF)
Information about section 90 applications (266KB PDF) - illegal purpose and disturbances
Reclaiming possession of a rental property and how to deal with abandoned goods (PDF 368KB)
Bonds
You can lodge, manage and refund a bond using Residential Bonds Online. The forms listed below can also be used.
Starting a tenancy
Refunds and end of tenancy
Check a bond status or find an unclaimed bond on residential bonds online.
Administrative permissions
Changes to the tenancy
Advice for managing a bond
Related information
On this site
- Sharing a private rental property
- Tenancy information in languages other than English
- Pool and spa safety
Other websites
Tax and claiming expenses on residential rental properties - Australian Taxation Office
