TENANT INFORMATION GUIDE FOR TENANTS (VIC) | Page 5

Essentials for tenants

• if you have paid a bond, complete the
‘Bond Claim’ form and return it to the
Residential Tenancies Bond Authority.
The form must be signed by you and
your landlord or agent
• leave a forwarding address with your
landlord or agent or Australia Post.

RentRight app
RentRight is a free mobile app for renters,
available for iPhone and Android users.
RentRight has information and tools to
help you manage your tenancy.
You can use RentRight to:
• correctly contact your landlord or
agent
• adapt and send sample emails on a
range of issues, including repairs and
ending a lease
• access information to help resolve
problems you may encounter
• calculate how much a week’s rent is
per month, six months and yearly
• calculate your up-front costs when
moving into a new rental.
To send your landlord or agent notices
via the RentRight app (for example, about
repairs, damages, utilities, moving out
or breaches of duty) you must get their
written agreement to accept electronic
communication. You will be prompted to
do this when you first use the app.

For more information and to download
the app, visit consumer.vic.gov.au/
rentright

Private renters in Victoria can use all parts
of this app. Some of its functions can
also apply to public housing tenants; for
further advice, contact your local Housing
office.

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