PDF Guides
These downloadable PDF guides give tenants clear, practical information they can print, save, or share. Each guide is written in plain English and designed to help renters understand their rights and navigate common tenancy situations.
1. Tenancy Handbook (Full 10‑Chapter Series)
A complete 10‑chapter handbook covering every stage of a tenancy, including starting a tenancy, Healthy Homes standards, privacy and entry rules, repairs, rent, bond, disputes, and ending a tenancy.
- Before You Sign a Tenancy Agreement
- Understanding Your Tenancy Agreement
- Bond, Rent, and Payments
- Healthy Homes and Repairs
- Privacy, Entry, and Quiet Enjoyment
- Ending a Tenancy
- Disputes, Notices, and the Tenancy Tribunal
- Support Services for Tenants
- Templates and Useful Phrases
- Your Rights at a Glance
2. Moving In Checklist (PDF)
A printable checklist to document the condition of the property at the start of a tenancy. Helps protect your bond and ensure Healthy Homes compliance.
Covers:
- Condition reporting
- Healthy Homes checks
- Safety checks
- Appliance checks
- Outdoor areas
- Move‑in documentation
3. Moving Out Checklist (PDF)
A step‑by‑step guide to prepare for moving out, complete cleaning tasks, document the final condition, and protect your bond.
Includes:
- Cleaning expectations
- Damage vs wear‑and‑tear
- Final inspection prep
- Photo checklist
- Bond refund steps
4. Bond Calculator (PDF)
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A simple printable guide showing how to calculate the correct bond amount, including the legal maximum and a quick‑reference table.
How to calculate bond - Maximum legal bond
- Quick‑reference tables
- Illegal fees to watch for
5. Rent Increase Checker (PDF)
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A one‑page guide to check whether a rent increase is legal, valid, and reasonable under the Residential Tenancies Act.
Legal - Valid
- Reasonable
Includes:
- 12‑month rule
- 60‑day notice rule
- Comparison tips
- Examples
6. Printable Forms Pack (PDF)
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A collection of ready‑to‑use forms, including repair requests, urgent repair requests, 14‑day notices, end‑of‑tenancy notices, and condition reports.
Repair Request Form - Urgent Repair Request Form
- 14‑Day Notice to Remedy
- 28‑Day Notice to End Tenancy
- Mutual Agreement to End Tenancy
- Move‑In Condition Report
- Move‑Out Condition Report
- Bond Refund Checklist
7. Healthy Homes Quick Guide (PDF)
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A clear summary of the Healthy Homes Standards, covering heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and draught stopping.
Heating - Insulation
- Ventilation
- Moisture & drainage
- Draught stopping
8. Tenant Rights at a Glance (PDF)
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A fast, one‑page reference outlining key tenant rights, including privacy, repairs, rent rules, bond rules, and ending a tenancy.
Privacy - Repairs
- Rent rules
- Bond rules
- Entry rules
- Ending a tenancy
Summary
These PDF guides give tenants clear, practical information they can keep on hand. They’re designed to be printed, shared, and used in real‑world situations — from moving in, to dealing with repairs, to ending a tenancy.
