What “Fair Wear And Tear” Really Means In Rentals

Final bond inspections live or die on one thing: evidence that clearly shows what changed from move-in to move-out. We talk through how we document discrepancies, negotiate deductions, and manage owner expectations so bonds don’t become weeks of stress. • final bond inspections using the ingoing condition report as the baseline • keeping final reports focused with photos of discrepancies only • separating tenant rectifications from owner maintenance items • why tenants must review and return the ingoing condition report properly • asking agencies for sample inspection reports before appointing a property manager • proactive calls to tenants and owners to prevent conflict • practical ways to judge wear and tear versus damage • real time spent on vacates and the mental load on property managers • invoices, depreciation, and why “replace the whole set” usually fails • handling deadlocks and when court is the only path www.socorealty.com.au