Document library
Our document library brings together examples of common forms and template letters for renters.
Bonds
Template letter about lodging bond with RTBA
If you have paid a bond the landlord is required by law to lodge it with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority within 10 business days of receiving it. If they haven’t done this you can use this template letter to write to them about following the law, and taking further action if they do not comply.
Compensation claims
These examples and template assist with different types of claims for compensation from the landlord (officially called the rental provider).
Claim examples for a broken heater
Claim examples for multiple issues
Compensation claim template
To create your own table to record the details of a compensation claim you can use our template.
Example of reason for notice: compensation for repair and quiet enjoyment breaches
This is an example of what to include at the ‘Reason for notice’ section in the ‘Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises’.
Example of claim details for compensation for breaches relating to repairs and quiet enjoyment
View this extract from the VCAT application form for an example of claim details for breaches relating to repairs and quiet enjoyment of your home.
Ending a lease
Template letter about notice of intention to break the lease
This is a template for a letter to your landlord (officially called the rental provider) or agent about your notice of intention to break the lease.
Template letter about terminating lease by consent before renter lives in the rental
This is a template for a letter to your landlord (officially called the rental provider) or agent seeking immediate termination of the lease due to the poor state of the rental before you live in the premises.
Notices to landlords about breaches of duty
Breach of duty notice form
A breach of duty is when the landlord (officially called the rental provider) fails to carry out their duties under the law. This example of a reason for a breach of duty notice to the landlord is about your rented home not being in good repair.
Notices to vacate
Template letter about a notice to vacate that is not legally valid
This is a template for a letter to the landlord (officially called the rental provider) or agent about a notice to vacate that is not valid under the law.
Rental apps
Template letter to challenge use of a rental app
If you have been requested or required to use a rental app by your agent or landlord (officially called the rental provider) and want to challenge this, you can use our template letter.
Repairs - mould and damp
Application for urgent mould repairs
This is an example of what to include in the claim details of a VCAT application for urgent mould repairs. See page 6 of the document.
Restraining orders – VCAT applications
These forms are examples of VCAT applications for restraining orders involving illegal eviction and unlawful entry by a landlord (officially called the rental provider).
Example of claim details for an application for an urgent restraining order over threats of illegal eviction.
Example extract from a VCAT application form for an application for a restraining order.
Utilities charges
Template letter about utility charges if rental is not separately metered
If there are no separate meters for electricity, gas, oil or water, the landlord is responsible for the costs of that service or supply. Use this letter if you are listed as the renter on the rental agreement, have been paying for utilities that are not separately metered, and seek reimbursement for what you have paid.