Getting your full bond back comes down to leaving the property clean and undamaged. Here’s how bonds work in WA and how to make sure you get yours back.
How bonds work in WA
In Western Australia your rental bond is lodged with the Bond Administrator (part of the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety). When you move out, it’s returned to you provided the property is left in the condition it was in at the start of the lease — allowing for fair wear and tear.
Why bonds get withheld
- Cleaning — by far the most common, and the most avoidable
- Damage beyond fair wear and tear
- Gardens or lawns left overgrown
- Rubbish or belongings left behind
- Unpaid rent or bills
Cleaning is the one you control
You can’t undo a stain in the carpet from two years ago, but you can hand the place back spotless. A clean that meets the exit checklist removes the single biggest reason agents hold bond money. If you’re not sure it’ll pass, our bond cleaning checklist shows exactly what’s inspected.
Tips to get your full bond back
- Compare the property to your entry condition report and photos
- Take dated photos after you clean
- Fix small damage (picture hooks, marks) before the inspection
- Book a professional vacate clean with a guarantee so a missed spot doesn’t cost you
What if there’s a dispute?
If you and the agent disagree, either party can apply to the Bond Administrator, and unresolved cases can go to the Magistrates Court. Good photos and a professional clean with a receipt make your case far stronger.
The simplest safeguard
A professional vacate clean with a bond-back guarantee is the cheapest insurance against losing your deposit — if the agent flags our cleaning, we come back within 72 hours and fix it free.
Need a vacate clean done right?
Get a fixed, bond-back-guaranteed quote from a local, insured team.
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