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Tenant Maintenance Request Letter - Template Form

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Create your Tenant Maintenance Request Letter for use in Australia. Answer a few plain-English questions and the document fills in automatically as you go - then download it in Word and PDF, ready to sign or share.

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Below you can preview the Tenant Maintenance Request Letter, complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, and download a ready-to-sign copy in Word and PDF - tailored for use in Australia.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Tenant Maintenance Request Letter?

A Tenant Maintenance Request Letter 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 formats can I download?

You can download your completed Tenant Maintenance Request Letter as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Tenant Maintenance Request Letter legally binding?

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

What laws apply to a Tenant Maintenance Request Letter in Australia?

A Tenant Maintenance Request Letter 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.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Tenant Maintenance Request Letter?

For most standard situations you can complete the Tenant Maintenance Request Letter yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Tenant Maintenance Request Letter?

Download the completed Tenant Maintenance Request Letter as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Australia. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Tenant Maintenance Request Letter free?

You can preview the Tenant Maintenance Request Letter and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Tenant Maintenance Request Letter?

Most people finish the Tenant Maintenance Request Letter in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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RE: Request for Repairs — Rented Premises at ________

Dear ________,

I am the tenant under a residential tenancy agreement dated ________ in respect of the premises located at:

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I am writing to formally request that you attend to the following repair(s) and maintenance issue(s) at the premises, which I first became aware of on or about ________:

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This request is made pursuant to your obligations as landlord to maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair under the residential tenancy legislation applicable in ________ (for example, the Residential Tenancies Act applicable in that State or Territory) and in accordance with the terms of the tenancy agreement.

I respectfully request that you, or a suitably qualified tradesperson engaged by you, attend to the above repair(s) within ________ of the date of this letter, or otherwise within the timeframe required by the applicable legislation. Where any matter constitutes an urgent repair under the relevant legislation, I request that it be attended to as a matter of priority.

I look forward to your prompt response and thank you in advance for attending to this matter.

Kind regards,


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Tenant

Phone: ________

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