Professional bond cleaning across Brisbane — accepted by the RTA and every major Brisbane real estate agency
Brisbane's rental market runs on the Residential Tenancies Act 2008 (QLD), with bonds held by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA). A professional bond clean to the standard of your entry/ingoing condition report — combined with an RTA-aligned certificate of completion — is the difference between a full bond refund and an RTA dispute resolved by QCAT.
Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) holds every residential tenancy bond in Queensland. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 2008 (QLD), the bond is capped at Equal to 4 weeks' rent (regardless of furnished or unfurnished), and the lessor has 14 days from the date you vacate to apply for a claim.
A lessor must apply to the RTA within 14 days of the tenant vacating to claim any amount from the bond. Disputes are heard by the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT). Cleaning standards must match the entry/ingoing condition report — not just "generally clean".
Pricing below is indicative for standard Brisbane rentals. Final quotes depend on property size, condition, and any extras such as carpet steam cleaning or wall spot-cleaning.
| Property Type | Low End | High End |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $110 | $160 |
| 1 bedroom | $140 | $200 |
| 2 bedroom | $200 | $260 |
| 3 bedroom | $250 | $320 |
| 4 bedroom house | $320 | $440 |
Add carpet steam cleaning from $80–$150 for a standard 2-bedroom property.
BondBack teams service every Brisbane metro suburb. Here are the most-booked:
In Queensland, the bond is held by the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA) — a state government body, not the landlord or agent. The lessor must lodge the bond with the RTA within 10 business days of receiving it. The RTA holds the bond until all parties agree on the refund or QCAT makes an order.
A lessor must apply to the RTA within 14 days of the tenant vacating to claim any amount from the bond. If they do not, the bond is refunded to you in full. Disputes about deductions are resolved by QCAT, which usually favours the party with the better documentation.
Yes — but only if the property is not returned in the same condition as the entry/ingoing condition report (reasonable wear and tear excepted). A receipted, professional bond clean with a certificate of completion accepted by the RTA is the strongest protection against this deduction.
Yes. The RTA and QCAT both expect a tax invoice plus a certificate of completion before releasing the bond. Without it, your lessor can more easily claim the cleaning was "unprofessional" and deduct a larger amount from your bond.