End of lease cleaning checklist SA

A free move-out checklist for tenants in South Australia, with the official rules and links that matter for getting your bond back.

Information only, not legal advice. Rules change and every tenancy is different. Check the official pages linked here, or contact your state tenancy advice service or tribunal. Last checked 2026-10-22.

South Australia: key official rules

The bond is held by CBS in a trust account and can't be used by the landlord during the tenancy. source
The bond is returned when you move out unless money is claimed for extra cleaning, unpaid rent or other legitimate costs. source

Official links

Bond: Consumer and Business Services (CBS): Residential Bonds Online
Renting info: SA.GOV.AU: renting and letting
Disputes: SACAT

Bond already in dispute? Read the SA dispute deadlines and hearing guide.

Last checked 2026-10-22.

Room-by-room checklist

Your ticks stay in this browser only. Nothing is sent anywhere.

Loading checklist… (needs JavaScript; you can still print this page)

Want proof, not just a clean house?

The Bond Back Evidence Pack turns your phone photos into one dated PDF report, room by room, with your notes, ready to send to your agent or attach to a bond dispute. Photos never leave your device. A$6, one-off.

See the Evidence Pack

FAQ

Who holds my bond in South Australia?

Consumer and Business Services (CBS): Residential Bonds Online. See the official page for how refunds work.

Where do bond disputes go in South Australia?

Disputes are handled by SACAT, after you've tried to agree with the landlord.