> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.propertynow.com.au/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # What to do once you've found a tenant in NT # What Happens After You Find a Tenant in the Northern Territory: Leases, Bonds, and Next Steps Congratulations on finding a tenant! This guide assumes you’ve already screened your applicants and chosen your preferred tenant — ideally using PropertyNow’s **Rental Management subscription**, which helps you handle everything in one place. Even if you’re not using our subscription yet, this guide will still help you understand what comes next. > **Tip:** Once you’ve accepted a tenant, remember to **mark your listing as leased** in your PropertyNow account. > We’ll automatically notify all other enquirers and applicants (except the successful tenant) that the property has been leased — saving you time and avoiding awkward follow-ups. ## Step 1: Create and Send Your Lease Agreement Once your tenant is approved, you can create your lease agreement directly through your **PropertyNow account** — it only takes a few clicks. * We’ll **pre-fill the tenant’s details** automatically from their application to save you time and ensure accuracy. * You’ll confirm key details such as rent amount, bond (security deposit) amount, and lease term. * Both you and your tenant can **sign digitally** for convenience and compliance. When you generate the agreement, your tenant will automatically receive an invitation to access their own **PropertyNow tenant account**. From there, they can: * View and sign the lease * See payment details * Set up their rent payments if you’re using our automated rent collection service > With a Rental Management subscription, your lease agreement and tenant’s application are stored automatically in your PropertyNow account for easy access anytime. ## Step 2: Read the Official Guide to Renting in the NT Make sure you’ve read and understood the **Guide to Renting in the Northern Territory**, published by NT Consumer Affairs. It outlines key responsibilities for both landlords and tenants under the **Residential Tenancies Act 1999**. You can view it online here: [Guide to Renting in the Northern Territory](https://consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au/a-guide-to-renting-in-the-northern-territory) ## Step 3: Check the Property’s Condition and Safety Standards Before the tenant moves in, ensure the premises: * Are **habitable** and meet all relevant **health and safety requirements** * Are **reasonably clean** and in a **reasonable state of repair** * Are **secure**, with sufficient and working locks on doors and windows This ensures you’re meeting your obligations and helps create a smooth start to the tenancy. ## Step 4: Complete a Condition Report Before your tenant moves in, complete a simple **condition report** to record the state of the property. There’s no fixed template in the NT, but it’s good practice to note the condition of each room, fixture, and appliance — and take a few photos for reference. You’ll need to provide your tenant with a copy within three business days of them moving in. They’ll then have a few days to review and sign or add comments. A clear condition report protects both you and your tenant by setting an agreed baseline for how the property should be returned at the end of the tenancy. You can read more at: https://nt.gov.au/property/private-renters/renters-your-rights-and-responsibilities/condition-report-at-the-start-of-a-tenancy --- > **On a Rental Management subscription?** You don’t need to build your own. Create the report in your PropertyNow account instead — there is no NT-specific prescribed form, so it gives you our standard condition report to work through room by room. Add notes and photos from your phone, and it handles the tenant’s review and signature. See [How to create and complete a condition report](https://help.propertynow.com.au/en/article/how-to-create-and-complete-a-condition-report-6u6nu/). ## Step 5: Prepare for Security Deposit Collection Read our detailed guide at [How to lodge the bond in NT](https://help.propertynow.com.au/en/article/how-to-lodge-the-bond-in-nt-19fre2o/) ## Step 6: Keep Everything Organised If you have a **Rental Management subscription**, all of your key documents — the lease agreement, tenant application and any other files you upload — are stored automatically in your PropertyNow account. Document storage isn't included on the advertising-only package, so if you're not subscribed, keep your own copies of everything. You can access them anytime for reference or record-keeping. We recommend also storing your: * Condition report * Proof of bond (security deposit) deposit or receipt * Compliance or inspection notes * Maintenance records Keeping everything in one place ensures transparency and makes managing your tenancy simple and compliant. ### Summary Checklist * [ ] Mark your listing as leased in your PropertyNow account * [ ] Create and send your lease agreement * [ ] Read the official Guide to Renting in the Northern Territory * [ ] Complete and share the condition report * [ ] Check the property’s condition, cleanliness, and security * [ ] Establish a compliant account for the tenant’s security deposit * [ ] Keep all records securely — in your PropertyNow account if you're subscribed to Rental Management, otherwise somewhere safe of your own ### Need help? Our support team is here to help with any step of the process. Email **support@propertynow.com.au** or call **1300 664 773**.