This rental application form should be used by all applicants and property managers or owners for residential tenancies.  For more information about your rights and responsibilities, please see the RTA Application process webpage.

Information to complete this application.

If there is more than 1 applicant applying for the same property, each applicant needs to complete a separate application form (eg. if applying with a partner, spouse or friends each person needs to complete a separate form).

Property managers/owners should indicate on the application form ways to submit an application under item 3, and documents requested under items 7, 8, and 9 as well as provide information regarding tenancy databases under item 15.

Applicants should complete all other items on the form.

1. Property Manager/owner details:

Full Name: Property Shop Port Douglas & Mossman

Phone: 07 4098 1333      Email: lars@propertyshopmossman.com

Address: 53 Front St, Mossman Qld 4873

3. Ways to submit your application:

1. Online application completed here - ensure you select SUBMIT FORM at the end of this form. To find the form https://www.propertyshopportdouglas.com/rental-application/

2. OR   Obtain the printed form from our office and complete.  Then email a copy of the completed application and attachments to: lars@propertyshopmossman.com

Note if you cannot provide details of your current employment or income, please provide other details about your ability to pay rent under item 7, Financial information.

7. Financial Information

Please provide the following documents to verify your ability to pay rent

1. Most recent payslip

2. Bank statement for last 3 months (without transaction details)

If not receiving regular income (eg. self-employed, casual, freelance, between employment) please provide details of previous employment or other documents supporting your financial ability to pay rent, such as:

. Pay slips from previous employment

. Bank statements (without transaction details)

. Centrelink payment statements/letters

. Proof of savings or assets

. Other

8. Verification of identity

Please provide the following documents to verify your identity.  NOTE your documents can be uploaded on the below Verification of Identification form.

You should discuss the most suitable method of identity verification if you are unable to provide the requested documents.

1. Photo identification (driver's license or passport or proof of age card)

2. Medicare card

Note if you are providing copies of identification documents, your personal information must be stored securely.  If your application is unsuccessful the property manager or owner must destroy this information within 3 months of the relevant tenancy commencing, unless you otherwise consent for information to be held for a longer period.

9. Applicant suitability:

Please provide the following documents to support your suitability

1. Tenant Ledger for current tenancy (without showing details of bond)

2. Rental Reference Letter

Note: Where an applicant may be unable to provide the requested documentation, they should discuss with the property manager/owner other alternative suitable documentation.

Note if vehicles are to be parked on the premises the property manager/owner may require additional conditions in the tenancy agreement such as the requirement for vehicles to be parked in a dedicated parking space, driveway, park or body corporate rules relating to vehicles.

15. Tenancy databases

A property manager/owner can use tenancy databases to Check an applicant's tenancy history.

This is currently not applicable at Property Shop Port Douglas & Mossman

Property Manager

Name: Lars Pedersen

Agency: Property Shop Mossman

Consent to take a COPY of identification documents

The lessor/property manager seeks your consent to take a copy of your original identification documents to keep them on file.  Please note if you agree, the lessor/property manager must:

• Securely store your identification documents, to only be accessed by a relevant person for the purpose of assessing your application or managing a tenancy, and
• Securely destroy your identification documents either:

1. If your tenancy application is not accepted, within 3 months of the relevant tenancy commencing or
2. If your tenancy application is accepted, within 7 years after the end date of the relevant tenancy agreement.

Verification of SIGHTED Identification Documents

The applicant has exercised their right under section 57D(1) of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld) (RTRA Act) to have their identification documents sighted by the property manager.

IF THIS OPTION IS TAKEN, THIS SECTION WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED WHEN THE APPLICANT ATTENDS THE PROPERTY SHOP OFFICE.

Complete this section to record the details of how/when the property manager has sighted or accessed the applicant's original identification documents.

For Further information visit the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) Website at rta.qld.gov.au or call the RTA's Contact Centre on 1300 366 311.

1. Application form: Property managers and owners must use a standardised tenancy application form which complies with the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 and the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2009.

2. Exemptions: Relevant lessors, as defined under section 57B(7) of the Act, are not required to use this standardised application form.

3. Ways to submit applications: Applicants must be given at least 2 different ways to submit their application, one of which must not be a restricted way.  Restricted ways are

• where an applicant is required to provide their person information through an online platform to someone who is not the property manager or owner, but who is collecting the information on behalf of the proeprty manager or owner and/or
• a method that incurs a cost to the applicant such as an application fee or the cost to conduct a background check

4. Request for information from applicants:  Applicants can only be asked for specific details, including proof of identiy, financial ability to pay rent, documents assessing their suitability and references.  Applicants cannot be asked to provide information such as details about legal actions they have taken, inlcuding previous tenancy disputes or matters considered by the tribunal, history of rental bond claims, breach notices given by and to the applicant, and statements of credit accounts or bank accounts detailing transactions.

5. Verifying identity. An applicant can provide their identity documents either by presenting the original documents or providing a copy.  The property manager or owner must not keep a copy of the original documents unless the applicant has given their consent. No consent is required if a copy of the documents is provided instead of the original.

6. The information provided must be used solely to assess an applicant's suitability as a tenant.

7. An applicant's personal information must be stored securely and only used for the application process. 

8. An applicant should ensure that they keep a copy of their application form for their records.

9. If an applicant does not have the requested documentation, they should discuss with the property manager or owner what other documentation may be suitable.

Failure to comply with application process requirements is an offence, with a maxiumum penalty of 20 penalty units.

Discrimination in accommodation

If an appicant believes they are unlawfully being discriminated against, they should contact the Queensland Human Rights Commission.

The Commission handles complaints of discrimination, including those based on race, gender, age, disability, relationship status, sexuality, and other protected attributes under the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991. The commission can provide guidance on how to file a complaint and assist in resolving issues related to unlawful discrimination.

Assessment of an Application

A property manager or owner will assess the suitability of an appicant based on the information provided, including checking tenancy databases identified in item 15.  If an appicant is listed on a tenancy database, they will be informed of the listing details.  For more information visit the RTA's website.

An applicant should ensure that they complete the application in full with true and correct information.

A property manager or owner is not required to provide reasons to an applicant on why their application is unsuccessful.