Commissioner determinations
When a bond dispute is referred, everyone is invited to make a submission and has 10 days to send evidence. You can ask for an extension.
Consumer Protection lists evidence that is useful from tenants: dated photos showing damage existed at the start, the marked-up ingoing PCR, emails with the landlord about the claim, written agreements about modifications, and rent and utility payment records.
After a decision, you have 7 days to appeal to the Magistrates Court. The bond is held for 7 days before it is paid out.
Official source: Consumer Protection WA
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Get the appGeneral information, not legal advice. Based on rule pack WA-2026.1 (effective 2026-03-28). Check the date on any notice you receive; it is the official deadline.