Bonds must be lodged with Bonds Administration as soon as possible and no later than 14 days after a tenant/s pay. All tenants on the tenancy agreement must be named on the bond, regardless of who paid it.
Bonds Administration will send a record of payment of security bond directly to the tenant. If the tenant doesn’t receive a record of payment within one month of paying the bond, they can check their bond has been lodged by calling 1300 853 829 or email.
The bond cannot be used by any person unless by written agreement from all parties to the bond or by a court order.
How to lodge a bond guide provides more information on lodging bonds.
Private landlords can choose to lodge a bond in one of the following ways:
Completed forms can be uploaded to:
Completed forms can be sent to:
Bonds Administration
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Locked Bag 100
EAST PERTH WA 6892
Completed forms can be handed to:
Department of Energy, Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety
Level 1, Manson Bird Building
303 Sevenoaks Street
CANNINGTON
When a tenant pays a bond, the lessor must issue a receipt immediately when the payment is received.
Where a bond relates to a residential tenancy agreement the lessor must issue a receipt to the tenant which includes:
Where a bond relates to a residential parks long-stay tenancy agreement the park operator must issue a receipt to the tenant which includes:
Bonds must be lodged using the BondsOnline system.
Real estate agents and property managers must manage bonds receipts and records according to legislation. A written record of the bond paid must be readily accessible and be kept for at least six years. Failure to issue a bond receipt (even if the bond was paid electronically) could attract a $2,000 infringement notice.
Last modified: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 15:12