Renting out your property a landlord's guide is an easy to read guide and explains your rights and responsibilities as a private property owner.

This Guide does not take the place of the Act, or cover everything you might need to know but it will give you a good working knowledge of your rights and responsibilities as a landlord of a residential property.
The term ‘landlord’ is used in this Guide to describe the person who is renting out the property. This person is commonly known as the ‘landlord’.

Please note: The laws referred to throughout this guide do not relate to the following:

• boarders/lodgers;
• holiday accommodation;
• most long-stay residential park tenants;
• hotels/motels;
• colleges;
• educational institutions (unless a for-profit organisation prescribes the accommodation);
• hospitals/nursing homes/clubs; or
• certain homes for aged or disabled persons.

If you have any doubts about whether your rental situation is covered by the Act please contact Consumer Protection on 1300 30 40 54.