Landlords and tenants need to complete and submit a bond refund form at the end of the tenancy. When the tenancy ends, the tenant and landlord should inspect the property together. If the inspection shows everything's in order, complete the bond refund form and send it to Tenancy Services for it to be processed.
Providing there are no issues or disputed claims, you'll usually receive your bond refund within two weeks. In WA, to start the bond refund process, you and your landlord can fill out and sign a Joint Application for Disposal of Security Bond form.
Bonds may be advance refunded by several different methods depending on the objectives and policies of the issuer, state law and any tax code limitations. These methods include a high-to-low refunding, a forward refunding and a cross-over refunding.
To apply for a refund you will need to complete a Bond Refund form and email it to rb@act.au. Please read the instructions carefully. You should not sign a Bond Refund Form prior to the refund amounts being entered. Completed forms will be processed within 14 days.
If you submit a claim for the refund of your bond, a Notice of Claim will be emailed to the landlord or agent. You'll receive your refund: 14 days after submitting your claim if the landlord or agent does not dispute it, or. within 2 working days of the landlord or agent agreeing to your claim.
It is also important to note how to properly file a claim. Georgia law states that all claims must be sent to the prime contractor through certified or registered mail so there is a record of it. The claim should include the amount you're owed and information on the party refusing payment.
Tenant's guide - The Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) Online.
Visit rentalbonds.vic.au and sign in to RTBA Online. Select 'Manage your bonds'. Enter your bond number, address details or renter surname and select 'Search for bond'. Select 'Transfer this bond' then 'tenant' as the transfer recipient, and 'electronic' for the transaction method.