Prescribed forms, explained
What each numbered form is for, when it can be served, and how long the notice runs.
Only the forms that carry a number are here. Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia name theirs — Form 11, Form 1C, Form 5 — and those are what people go looking for. The other states use descriptive names rather than numbers, so their rules live on the state guides instead of on a page pretending a form has a name it does not. Last verified 1 August 2026.
Paperwork coverage across Australia
LandlordMate covers the main tenancy paperwork for every state and territory. “Prepared here” means the app fills an official form or produces the required record from your saved details. “Official link” means the regulator requires you to complete, lodge or give its current copy, so we take you to the source rather than pretending LandlordMate can replace it.
| State or territory | Prepared here | Official link | Main items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| New South Wales | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| Victoria | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| South Australia | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Western Australia | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| Tasmania | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| Australian Capital Territory | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Northern Territory | 7 | 5 | 12 |
These counts describe workflow support, not legal advice. Open your state guide to see the form, timing and official source for each item. Last verified 1 August 2026.
Queensland
Form 9 — entry for a routine inspection
For giving notice before entering for a routine inspection.
Form 11 — rent arrears
For putting a tenant on notice that the rent is behind, and giving them a chance to fix it.
Form 2 — lodging the bond
For lodging the rental bond with the authority that holds it.
Form 12 — ending the tenancy
For ending a tenancy, with the ground and the notice its state requires.
South Australia
Form 5 — rent arrears
For putting a tenant on notice that the rent is behind, and giving them a chance to fix it.
Western Australia
Form 19 — entry for a routine inspection
For giving notice before entering for a routine inspection.
Form 21 — rent arrears
For putting a tenant on notice that the rent is behind, and giving them a chance to fix it.
Form 10 — a rent increase
For telling a tenant the rent is going up, and from when.
Form 1C — ending the tenancy
For ending a tenancy, with the ground and the notice its state requires.