Condition reports in South Australia: when you must return yours
No legislated deadline
Return it as soon as you can, with your comments, so your version is on record from day one.
Don't just sign the agent's version
- The condition report is written by the agent, for the landlord. Signed without changes, it can become the main evidence of what the property looked like on day one.
- Walk through every room yourself, photograph anything worth noting, and write your disagreements on the report before you return it.
- Keep a dated copy of what you sent. At the end of the lease it's compared with the property, and it decides what can come out of your bond.
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Common questions
How long do I have to return my condition report in South Australia?
There is no legislated deadline in South Australia. Return it as soon as you can, with your comments, so your version is on record from day one.
Should I just sign the agent's condition report?
No. The report is written by the agent for the landlord. Check every room, note anything you disagree with, photograph it and return it with your comments. Once signed without changes, it can become the main evidence of the property's condition on day one.
What happens at the end of the lease?
The move-in condition report is compared with the property when you leave. Damage you noted at the start, or fair wear and tear, should not come out of your bond.
Source: Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA). General information only, not legal advice. Last checked October 2026.