Landlord rules in Tasmania

Tasmania is managed by Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) under the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 (Tas). Rules verified against the regulator. General information — not legal advice. Read the full disclaimer.

How much notice do I need to give for a routine inspection?

Routine inspection — at least 24 hours' notice; not more than once every 3 months. You can generate the Entry notice (24 hours) from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTA 1997 (Tas) s 56(3)

Source: Routine inspection ↗

How often can I increase the rent, and how much notice do I give?

Rent increase — once every 12 months; at least 60 days' written notice. You can generate the Rent increase notice (60 days) from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTA 1997 (Tas) s 20(3)

Source: Rent increase ↗

How far behind does the rent have to be before I can issue a breach notice?

Rent arrears — a Notice to Vacate takes effect at least 14 days after service; it is of no effect if the tenant pays all arrears first, unless 2+ arrears notices were served in the past 12 months. You can generate the Notice to vacate (14 days) from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTA 1997 (Tas) ss 42(1)(a), 43(2)

Source: Rent arrears ↗

How much bond can I take, and how is it lodged?

Bond — max 4 weeks' rent; lodge with the Rental Deposit Authority via MyBond. You can generate the Rental Deposit Authority (MyBond) from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTA 1997 (Tas) s 25(4)(c)

Source: Bond ↗

What are my smoke alarm obligations?

Smoke alarms — owner must install and maintain hard-wired or 10-year sealed-battery alarms (AS 3786). You can generate the Smoke alarm check from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Source: Smoke alarms ↗

What minimum standards does the property have to meet?

Minimum standards — prescribed standards (weatherproof, heating, cooking, ventilation, etc.) must be met before renting.

Source: Minimum standards ↗

How do I end a tenancy at the end of the fixed term?

Ending a tenancy — no 'no reason' notices; a listed ground required (sale/renovation/family = 42 days; end of fixed term 42–60 days). You can generate the Notice to vacate (listed ground) from the Compliance screen when the tenancy is eligible.

Statutory basis: RTA 1997 (Tas) s 42 (notice to vacate by owner — grounds + notice periods)

Source: Ending a tenancy ↗

What counts as an urgent repair, and what must I do about it?

Urgent repairs — if the owner can't be reached within 24 hours the tenant may arrange repairs and be reimbursed in full within 14 days (no dollar cap).

Source: Urgent repairs ↗

Can I refuse a tenant's pet request?

In Tasmania, respond to a written pet request within 14 days. To refuse you must apply to TASCAT; if you don't respond within 14 days consent is taken to be given. No separate pet bond is allowed. Decisions the tenant disputes are heard by TASCAT. Use the app's pet annexure + decision letter to record it properly.

Source: Tasmania — pet rules ↗

How does my tenant pay rent?

Rent lives on the Rent page — see who's paid and record payments. Your tenant pays your bank account directly (transfer or PayID, matched by reference); LandlordMate never touches the money, it just keeps the record.

Source: How-to · Rent ↗

How do I screen an applicant?

Applicants and their checks live on Screening — compare them, run the background check, and send a good prospect an application link.

Source: How-to · Screening ↗

How do I advertise a vacancy?

Open the property and turn on the listing bridge — you get a public link and a private enquiries inbox to paste into realestate.com.au or share directly. Your contact details stay private.

Source: How-to · Open a property ↗

How do I get my EOFY pack for my accountant?

Reports has your monthly owner statement and EOFY pack — export CSV or OFX (imports into Xero, MYOB & QuickBooks) or email the pack to your accountant.

Source: How-to · Reports ↗