1. Cost of securing a rental property (‘move in’ monies)
- Holding depositIf the owner agrees to hold a vacant property, for more than seven days, until the tenant can move in – this fee is usually not refundable. The owner cannot charge any other fees, such as an application fee or a fee to find a proper ty for a tenant.
- Rent in advanceRent in advance for the first payment period (usually two weeks’ rent, if rent
is paid fortnightly). - Bond (security deposit) Bond up to the cost of four weeks’ rent
- Pet bondNo pet bond is required.
2. TAS Government Tenancy Regulation
Rules and regulations – Residential Tenancies Act 1997
https://www.service.tas.gov.au/services/housing-and-property/renting-a-home/renting-in-tasmania
3. Local councils
4. Real estate websites
https://www.realestate.com.au/rent/in-tas/list-1
https://www.domain.com.au/rent/tas/
5. Utility companies
Electricity and Gas Supplier:
Aurora Energy: https://www.auroraenergy.com.au/forms/connect-to-gas
6. Government schools
https://study.tas.gov.au/study/government-schools/
7. Driver’s licences