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What is a Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit?

A Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit cover?

The Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit is organised into sections covering 1. Particulars of the Bond Received, 2. Lodgement and Holding of the Bond, 3. Return of the Bond, 4. General, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

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Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit is generally legally binding in Australia, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit in Australia?

A Letter Confirming Receipt of Deposit should comply with the laws in force in Australia. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

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RE: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT OF RENTAL BOND / SECURITY DEPOSIT

Premises: ________


Dear ________,

I, ________ (the "Landlord/Lessor"), write to formally acknowledge and confirm receipt of the rental bond (also referred to as the security deposit) paid by you, ________ (the "Tenant"), in connection with the residential tenancy agreement dated ________ in respect of the premises located at:

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1. Particulars of the Bond Received

  1. The amount received is $________ (________ dollars).
  2. The payment was received on ________.
  3. The payment was made by the following method: ________.
  4. The above amount constitutes payment in full of the rental bond / security deposit payable under the tenancy agreement.

2. Lodgement and Holding of the Bond

  1. In accordance with the residential tenancies legislation applicable in ________ (including, as relevant, the Residential Tenancies Act applying in that State or Territory), the Landlord is required to lodge the rental bond with the relevant bond authority within the statutory period prescribed by law.
  2. The bond is held by, or will be lodged with, the following authority/organisation:

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  1. The bond lodgement / reference number is: ________.
  2. The bond will be held as security for the performance of the Tenant's obligations under the tenancy agreement and will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the applicable residential tenancies legislation.

3. Return of the Bond

  2. No deduction will be made from the bond except as permitted by law and, where required, by agreement or by determination of the relevant tribunal or bond authority.

4. General

  1. This letter is issued for the purpose of acknowledging receipt of the bond and does not vary, replace or amend any term of the tenancy agreement between the parties.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.

Yours sincerely,



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Landlord/Lessor

Date: ________

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