Western Australia Landlord Required Disclosures

While Western Australia does not have as extensive a list of mandatory pre-lease disclosures as some other Australian states, landlords and their agents are bound by both the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 and the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) to provide truthful, complete information about the property.

Property Condition Report (PCR)

The most critical disclosure document in WA tenancies is the Property Condition Report (PCR). This is a legally mandated document that establishes the baseline condition of the property.

Landlord Obligations

• The landlord or property manager must provide the tenant with two copies of the completed PCR within 7 days of the tenant taking possession.
• The PCR should include detailed descriptions of walls, floors, carpets, curtains, fixtures, fittings, and any existing damage.
• Date-stamped photographs are strongly recommended to support the written report.

Tenant Obligations

• The tenant has 7 days to review the report, note any disagreements or additional damage, sign it, and return one copy to the landlord.

Legal Consequences

• Failure to provide a PCR is an offence under the Act.
• Without a PCR, the landlord may be unable to successfully claim deductions from the bond at the end of the tenancy.
• The Act does not require a new PCR for a renewal if the premises remain the same.

Final PCR

At the end of the tenancy, the landlord must conduct a final inspection within 14 days of the tenant vacating, and provide the tenant with a final PCR after that inspection.

Material Facts

Under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL), landlords and real estate agents are prohibited from engaging in misleading or deceptive conduct, including by omission. This means that even if WA state law does not specifically require a given disclosure, failing to disclose a "material fact" can result in legal consequences.

A material fact is any information that a reasonable person would consider important when deciding whether to rent a property. Examples include:

| Proximity to major freeways or train lines | Noise impact | | Planned nearby developments | Future amenity changes | | Non-visual structural damage | Safety concern | | Pool/spa compliance certificates | Legal requirement | | Easements or vehicular access restrictions | Use limitations |

Information Required in the Tenancy Agreement

The written tenancy agreement itself must clearly state:

• The names and contact details of the landlord and property manager.
• The rental amount and payment frequency.
• The bond amount.
• The duration of the tenancy (fixed-term dates or periodic).
• Any special conditions (e.g., pet approval, garden maintenance).

What Is Not Currently Required

WA does not currently have specific statutory requirements for landlords to disclose:

• Energy efficiency ratings (though this may change with future reforms).
• Historical rental prices paid by previous tenants.
• The exact reason for previous tenants vacating.

However, the second phase of WA tenancy reforms (expected in the latter half of 2025) may introduce new requirements around information landlords must provide to prospective tenants, including minimum property standards.

How Landager Helps

Creating and managing Property Condition Reports for every tenancy is essential but time-consuming. Landager's digital PCR system allows you to complete reports with photos directly from your smartphone, share them instantly with tenants for digital sign-off, and store them securely for future bond disputes—keeping you fully compliant with WA law.

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