Tenants

1. Search online

• search for listings online.
• book or phone for  appointments 
• private inspection or an open inspection. 
• check your emails.
• respond to emails from agents/owners

• That's the first good impression!
• gather relevant financial documents now. 

1. A cover letter
2. Proof of employment
3. Photo ID
4. Reference letters
5. Rental payment history

• check for heating/cooling if you need it
• connected to gas/electricity
• size of water system
• internet/nbn
• garage/carspaces visitors parking

• A rental bond provides financial security for the landlord. 
• You'll get it back when you leave the property in the SAME condition as when you moved in.
• your landlord has the right to keep this money for repairs and cleaning.  
• Claim through the RTA.
• Bond amount of the equivalent of 4 weeks rent. 
• Bond plus 1 months' rent is total upfront cost. 

The laws around your rights differ state by state. You can find out what your tenancy rights are below.

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• be open and honest when it comes to pets. 
• If your application looks great, then they will ask.
• get a pet reference if you have rented with a pets before. 
• Is your pet registered? 
• Have the details ready too
• Offer to pay a pet bond. 

7. Follow up

• ring up if you don't hear from them
• ask what you can improve your chances for next time.