Getting repairs done in South Australia: renters' rights
Your landlord must keep the home in reasonable repair, allowing for its age and character.
Your rights in plain English
- Ask in writing (Consumer and Business Services has a 'Request for repairs' form).
- It must be done within a reasonable time. If not, apply to SACAT for a repair order or compensation.
- Keep paying your rent while you wait.
Put it in writing, with your rights spelled out
Our free email tool writes the message to your agent for South Australia, quoting your rights. Keep dated photos and a record you can use at the end of your lease.
The email tool is free. The $29 Tenancy Pass adds your condition report and dated record for the whole lease, incl. GST, with a 14-day money-back guarantee.
What your email should say
- Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA), you must keep the premises in a reasonable state of repair.
- Please carry out this repair within a reasonable time. If it is not done, I may apply to SACAT for a repair order and compensation.
Where to get help
Consumer and Business Services (131 882) · SACAT · RentRight SA.
Source: Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA). General information only, not legal advice. Last checked October 2026. Check your state's tenancy authority for your situation.