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Instant analysis of your deductions against Australian tenancy law. Know exactly what you're legally owed — results in under 2 minutes.

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The Australian Bond Problem
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How It Works

Three Steps to a Fair Bond Return

No legal jargon, no complex forms. Just straight answers backed by the law.

Step 1
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Enter Your Deductions

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Instant Analysis

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Send a Demand Letter

What We Check

Six Layers of Dispute Intelligence

Every deduction is examined from multiple legal and financial angles.

State Tenancy Law

Checked against your state's Act with exact section references.

ATO Depreciation

Carpet, paint, blinds have a legal lifespan. We calculate the exact remaining value.

Procedural Failures

Missed deadline? No condition report? Grounds to dispute the entire claim.

Market Rate Check

Compared against current Australian market rates. Inflated quotes get flagged.

Counterclaim Detection

Failed repairs or unlawful entry? You may be owed money back.

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Strong Evidence

Evidence Scoring

Strength score 0–10 per deduction, so you know exactly what to gather.

See The Difference

How Depreciation Shrinks a Landlord's Claim

Most landlords claim the full replacement cost of carpets, blinds, and paint. But legally, items lose value each year. A 7-year-old carpet has almost no claimable value — and we'll prove it.

Example: 2-Bed Flat, 3yr Tenancy

Real Case
Landlord's Claim$2,400
Fair Claim (After Depreciation + Law)$340
Potential savings
$2,060
That's 85.8% of
the original claim
See It In Action

How Sarah Got $2,220 of Her Bond Back

The Landlord's Claim

Carpet replacement$1,400
Repainting wall$800
Cleaning fee$200
Total demanded$2,400

The Fair Claim

Carpet replacement$280
8 yrs old – 80% depreciated
Repainting wall$0
Fair wear & tear (Unlawful)
Cleaning fee$0
No entry condition report
Fair amount$280
JK
★★★★★

“The analysis found three separate unlawful deductions I didn't even know about. Professional and effective.”

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✓Verdict per deduction
✓Evidence score (0–10)
✓Total disputed amount
✓Procedural issues
✓Counterclaims
✓Next step recommendation
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✓Upload condition reports & photos
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Real Results

Tenants Who Got Their Bond Back

Context-relevant success stories from Australian renters.

Carpet Deduction
★★★★★

“I had no idea the carpet deduction was based on a 10-year-old carpet. ClaimMyBond showed me it was past its useful life. Got the full amount back.”

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Sarah M.

Sydney, NSW

Recovered $1,220
Cleaning Dispute
★★★★★

“My agent claimed $650 for 'professional cleaning' on a place I left spotless. The analysis showed they had no condition report comparison. Saved $650.”

JT

James T.

Melbourne, VIC

Recovered $650
Paint & Walls
★★★★★

“They wanted $1,800 for full repainting after a 5-year tenancy. The depreciation calculator showed the paint was already past its life. Total refund.”

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Anika R.

Brisbane, QLD

Recovered $1,800
Insights

Understanding Your Rights

Common questions explained in plain English, with the law behind them.

Fair wear and tear means the normal deterioration that happens from everyday living — scuff marks on walls, minor carpet flattening, faded paint. It's your legal right as a tenant. Landlords cannot charge you for things that naturally occur over time. Each state defines this slightly differently, but the principle is the same: if it would have happened to any reasonable tenant, it's fair wear.
The Australian Tax Office sets standard lifespans for rental property items — carpets (8–10 years), blinds (5 years), interior paint (7 years). If your landlord claims $3,000 for carpet replacement but the carpet was already 8 years old, its depreciated value is close to zero. They can only claim the remaining value, not the replacement cost.
Procedural failures are mistakes your landlord or agent made in the official process — like not providing a condition report within the required timeframe, failing to conduct a proper final inspection, or not lodging the bond correctly. In many states, these failures can completely void their right to make deductions, regardless of the actual condition of the property.
Almost never. Even if the carpet is genuinely damaged beyond fair wear, the landlord can only claim the remaining value of the carpet, not the full replacement cost. A carpet with a 10-year lifespan that's 7 years old has only 30% of its value remaining. If the replacement costs $2,000, the maximum lawful claim is $600.
In most states, the landlord is required to provide a condition report at the start of the tenancy. If they didn't, it actually works in your favour — without a baseline record, it's very difficult for them to prove any damage was caused by you.
The analysis is instant — you'll have your results in under two minutes. If you send a demand letter, give your landlord 7–14 days to respond. If you need to go to tribunal, hearings are typically scheduled within 4–6 weeks.
No. ClaimMyBond is an information service that helps you understand your rights under your state's tenancy law. For complex disputes or large amounts, we recommend contacting your state's tenant advice service or a solicitor.

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