Vacating & Breaking a Lease

Article 1 – How Do I Give Notice to Vacate?
If you intend to end your tenancy and vacate the property, you must provide Robert James Realty with a completed Notice of Intention to Leave (Form 13). Not...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Can I Hand the Property Back Before My Vacate Date?
Yes. You can physically move out and return the keys before your nominated vacate date. However, returning the keys early does not automatically change the ...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Can I Use My Bond to Pay the Final Rent?
No. Your rental bond should not be treated as your final rent payment. Your bond and your rent are separate. The bond is held by the Residential Tenancies ...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Do I Need Professional Cleaning or Carpet Cleaning When I Vacate?
You are responsible for returning the property, as far as possible, in the same condition it was in at the beginning of your tenancy, allowing for fair wear...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Final Water Usage and Other Outstanding Charges
After you vacate, there may still be outstanding tenancy charges that need to be finalised. If your tenancy requires you to pay for water consumption, a fi...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:17 AM
How Does the Bond Refund Work?
At the end of your tenancy, your rental bond is refunded through the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). Before the bond is finalised, Robert James Real...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Returning Keys, Remotes and Vacant Possession
All keys, remotes and access devices must be returned to Robert James Realty when you vacate the property. This includes house and unit keys, garage and ga...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:01 AM
What Do I Need to Do Before Vacating?
Before returning possession of the property, please ensure: The property is thoroughly cleaned and left in a similar condition to the start of the tenancy...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:58 AM
What Happens at the Exit Inspection?
After you have vacated, returned all keys and provided your Exit Condition Report (Form 14a), Robert James Realty will conduct an exit inspection. The prop...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 11:04 AM
What Happens If I Break My Lease Early?
If you need to leave before the end of your fixed-term tenancy, please contact Robert James Realty as early as possible and provide your intention to leave ...
Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:56 AM