Victoria Rental Exit Checklist 2026: What Melbourne Renters Must Know to Get Their Full Bond Back
The Residential Tenancies Bond Authority held 732,125 active bonds worth $1.456 billion as of June 2024. According to the RTBA Annual Report 2024–25, 65% of Victorian renters get every dollar back, but 35% lose some or all of their deposit — and 10% lose the full amount. With Melbourne’s median weekly rent sitting at $580 for houses and $581 for units (REIV, February 2025), a standard four-week bond comes to roughly $2,320. That is real money, and the difference between keeping it and losing it almost always comes down to preparation, not luck. This guide covers what Victorian law actually…
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