Top 5 Secrets of Getting Your Bond Back Stress-free

Getting your bond back must be the least of your worries when you are moving to your new place, be it a new apartment or office. Imagine all the excitement, preparation and coordination grinding to a halt because of a bond dispute.

Use these five tips from tenants who were successful in getting their bond back, without stress and without worries.

Tip #1:

Spot the difference

Remember those picture puzzles where you have to compare Picture A with Picture B and the goal is to spot the difference between the two? You will need to do the same before you vacate. This time Picture A is your property’s initial condition report and Picture B is the current status. Is there any difference? If there are, those are the things that you need to restore to the original.

Tip #2:

Use three magic words

If you stayed long term in the property, chances are there will be noticeable differences between your initial condition report and the current status of the property. Before you stress yourself out and think of it as damages, use these three magic words: wear and tear. Oftentimes, these changes can be attributed to the natural changes that occur. You need to be forthright with actual damages but you must be prepared to debate with your property manager on what is fair wear and tear.

Tip #3:

Stay ahead of the property manager

Conduct your own assessment of the property at least a month before you vacate. This way you can anticipate the time, work and resources required and have them all done in time before you actually vacate the property. Do you need forms to fill and file? Do you need cleaning, repairs or disposal done? Do you need to settle some accounts? Do not wait for a few days before the end of the lease, instead be proactive. The better prepared you are, the better the chances of claiming your bond.

Tip #4:

Know your rights and responsibilities

You have the right to claim your bond but you also need to know your responsibilities to actual getting it back. Each state will have different requirements. Did you give your property manager adequate notice of your intention to vacate? Did you pay and settle any outstanding bills? Are you all set to vacate by the end of the agreement? Did you comply with the lease agreement? Ask yourself these questions before you rush into filling out Claim for Refund of Bond Money.

Tip #5:

Think twice on DIY

One of the costliest decisions that tenants make during vacating preparations is when they choose to do the work by themselves. Restoring a stained carpet, disposing a pile of rubbish and cleaning the property by yourself are the usual reasons why a bond is left unclaimed. Property managers are relying on the high standards of cleaning service providers to ensure that a property is professionally cleaned.

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