RenterIQCondition reports in New South Wales
A condition report is the written and photographic record of a rental's state at the start of your tenancy — and again at the end. In New South Wales it's one of the most important documents you'll deal with, because it's the baseline every bond decision is measured against. NSW Fair Trading oversees how tenancies and bonds work in the state.
Get the New South Wales answer — ask RenterIQ free →Why the condition report decides your bond
When you move out, the property is compared to how it was at move-in. If your entry report clearly shows a mark, stain or wear was already there, it can't fairly be charged to you. If there's no record, it's your word against the landlord's. That's why a thorough, timestamped, room-by-room report at move-in — and a matching one at move-out — is the single best thing a renter in New South Wales can do to protect their bond.
What makes a condition report hold up
Strong reports are detailed and photographic: every room, every surface, with timestamps so the date can't be questioned. RenterIQ builds exactly this — a guided, room-by-room report with timestamped photos you can export — and at move-out it lines your photos up side-by-side against move-in so any dispute is easy to settle.
NSW Fair Trading — official renting information · phone 13 32 20. They set and publish the exact rules that apply to your tenancy.
Common questions — New South Wales
Condition reports are a standard and important part of renting in New South Wales; NSW Fair Trading sets out how they fit into the tenancy and bond process.
Every room and surface, the cleanliness and any existing damage, and clear timestamped photos. The more thorough it is, the harder it is to dispute later.
Yes — timestamped before/after photos are the strongest evidence in a bond dispute. They turn "your word against theirs" into a clear, dated record.