For Rent... ISSUE 5
A word from our property management team
BONDS BOUNCE BACK More than 20 per cent of all bond refund cheques are returned to the RTA because tenants fail to provide an updated forwarding address. Tenants can avoid this problem by giving the RTA their bank details so money can be deposited straight into their accounts. Landlords and agents can also help by reminding tenants that it is the fastest way to get bonds back. RTA General Manager, Fergus Smith, said direct credit was not only quick, but secure.
a week, taking into account postal delivery and bank clearance times," he said. Tenants are responsible for ensuring the RTA has either their bank account details or an up-to-date forwarding address. If a bond refund cheque is not banked within 15 months the money becomes unclaimed.
"I encourage all tenants to complete the bank details section on the bond refund form to ensure a speedy refund," he said.
Another method of receiving your bond back, is to take the completed form to an Australia Post branch and they can refund the cash. In this instance, all parties to the bond must be present to receive the refund.
"It takes around two days for bond money to be refunded via direct credit. Tenants who want cheques sent to them may have to wait more than
Check if the RTA is holding any money on your behalf at the Unclaimed Money Search section on www.rta.qld.gov.au
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