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BEFORE YOU TAKE OUT A LEASE ON A PROPERTY:

First Steps

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Ensure you have enough money to cover the Bond

2

Arrange a Reference or Guarantor

3

Inspect the property

4

Photograph any existing damage or issues

5

Carefully read your rental agreement before signing it

6

Make sure you receive, and keep, a copy of your rental agreement

7

Establish who is responsible for utilities

8

Pay attention to details regarding the end of your rental agreement

What should I recycle at home?
Cans (1) - This includes aluminium and steel cans.

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Glass (2) - If you have an empty glass bottle, you can recycle
it. Remember to take the tops off !

2

Paper & Card (3) - This includes newspapers, junk mail,
milk cartons, printer paper etc. Remember to remove any
plastic wrapping!

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Plastics (4) - This includes milk bottles, soft drink bottles,
juice bottles etc. Remember to take the tops off !

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Legal

Sydney

How much will my bond be?
You will need to pay a bond in advance that will be returned at the end of your
agreement if no damage has occurred. This bond is not legally allowed to be
more than four weeks rent.
Your landlord can also ask for two weeks rent in advance.

First Steps | cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au