Penalty units will be charged for not lodging the bond to the RTA within 10 days. The landlord can be fined up to 60 penalty units. It is a strict liability offence. A person can be fined 20 penalty units.
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.
How long does a bond refund take? Tenants can request their bond back after exiting the property. This is called claiming the bond. If the bond refund is not disputed, a refund can be processed through RBO within 5 working days.
At the end of the tenancy the owner must refund the bond within 7 business days of the tenants vacating the property. If the owner is withholding part/all of the bond for damages or unpaid rent etc. they must advise the tenant within 7 business days of vacating the property.
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.
Electronic EE or I savings bonds Go to your TreasuryDirect account. Go to ManageDirect. Under Manage My Securities, click Redeem securities.
How much is my savings bond worth after 30 years? DenominationIssue dateValue $100 October 1994 $164.12 $1,000 October 1994 $1,641.20 $10,000 October 1994 $16,412.00
Tenant's guide - The Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) Online.
Log into your primary TreasuryDirect® account. Click the ManageDirect® tab at the top of the page. Under the heading Manage My Securities, click "Redeem securities". On the Redemption page, choose the button beside the security type you want to redeem and click "Submit".