Before a tenancy commences, if your application has been approved, you will be led through the steps of signing your Tenancy Agreement and Bond Lodgement Form. All tenants moving into a property specified on the Tenancy Agreement are required to sign both the Agreement and the Bond Lodgement Form. It is specified on the Tenancy Agreement 2 weeks rent in advance, and bond (equivalent to 4 weeks rent) is due payable before the date your tenancy commences. Your Bond is lodged with MBIE (Bond Centre) no less than 23 days from receipt of payment. If the moving in costs are not received by the start date of your tenancy keys for the property cannot be released until this has been resolved. Under Section 23 (1) (a) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 the landlord shall not require payment of more than 2 weeks in  advance. Under Section 18 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 a Landlord can ask for up to, yet no more than the equivalent of 4 weeks rent.   Prior to the keys being released to you, a thorough Ingoing Inspection is  carried out with detailed notes made on the condition of the property room by room. In addition to this, photos are taken of each room and of any deficiency or damage that may already exist. The written report is emailed to you as well as a copy being provided in a Tenancy Folder we leave at the property. The folder will also contain all and any relevant information to your tenancy and the property.