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How to get your bond back, state by state
Every state and territory runs bonds differently: who holds the money, how long you have to return the condition report, and how many days you get to dispute a claim. Pick yours. Each guide is checked against official government sources.
QueenslandRTA, Form 4, the 14-day dispute window and QCAT.New South WalesRental Bonds Online, the Notice of Claim and NCAT.VictoriaClaim it yourself from the RTBA, RDRV and VCAT.Western AustraliaThe new 2026 single-party release and Commissioner decisions.South AustraliaResidential Bonds Online, counter-offers and SACAT.TasmaniaMyBond, the 10-day dispute window and Commissioner decisions.ACTACT Rental Bonds, the 14-day response and ACAT.Northern TerritoryNo bond authority: the 7-business-day rule, bond notices and NTCAT.
The rule that's the same everywhere: the condition report you fill in when you move in decides most bond disputes. Do it thoroughly, with dated photos, before you unpack.