Charging a rental bond is not mandatory, however the maximum rental bond that can be asked for is:
- four weeks rent, for unfurnished premises
- six weeks rent, for fully furnished premises with a rent of $250 or less per week
- unlimited, if the rent for fully furnished premises is more than $250 per week.
The amount of bond that is to be paid (if any) must be written on the agreement.
Demanding or receiving a written guarantee from a tenant, or somebody on their behalf, is not permitted. A rental bond must be in the form of money and not as a guarantee.
The above is applied in NSW and for residential tenancy.
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