NT · 4 weeks rent NT Consumer Affairs
Rental Bond Calculator — Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory the security deposit — the bond — can be up to a maximum of 4 weeks rent.
1 Enter the weekly rent2 See the maximum bond
Per fortnight the rent is about $0, and per calendar month about $0.
Step 2 · your result
Maximum bond
$0
the most that can legally be charged
- Bond works out as
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- Bond as a share of a year’s rent
Bond limit from NT Consumer Affairs, checked 12 October 2026. General information only — not legal advice.
The rule in full
Your landlord can ask you to pay a security deposit up to the maximum of 4 weeks rent.
Source wording, NT Consumer Affairs. Checked 12 October 2026.
- The NT calls it a security deposit rather than a bond — it is the same thing.
- The deposit receipt must be signed and must show the date, the tenant names, the amount paid and the property address.
- Where two or more tenants pay, the tenancy agreement must say how much each paid — otherwise it is assumed they paid equally.
- If you pay an agent, the money goes into a tenancy trust account; a private landlord must hold it in trust.
What else you may have to pay upfront
NT caps the bond, but other upfront costs depend on what the agreement says.
- A receipt must be issued for the deposit — immediately for cash or cheque, and within 2 business days for an electronic transfer.
Only pay a bond that is properly receipted and lodged. The bond is not the landlord’s money — in NT it is held by NSW Fair Trading through Rental Bonds Online. If someone asks you to hand over a bond in cash with no lodgement, that is a warning sign.
Where the bond goes, and how it comes back
- You pay the bond at the start of the tenancy, or the rental provider lodges it on your behalf.
- It is lodged with NT Consumer Affairs and held in trust — you get a receipt and can check it online through Rental Bonds Online.
- At the end of the tenancy the bond is repaid once the parties agree on how it should be split.
- If you cannot agree, a claim is made and the dispute is decided by the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the rental bond in NT?
In the Northern Territory the security deposit — the bond — can be up to a maximum of 4 weeks rent. On a rent of $600 a week that is a maximum of $2,400.
Can the landlord ask for more than the maximum?
No. Your landlord can ask you to pay a security deposit up to the maximum of 4 weeks rent. There is no higher tier and no exception for expensive properties.
What is the bond actually for?
It is security for the rental provider if the property is damaged or left owing money. It is still your money — it is held by the government authority rather than the landlord, and it is refunded to you at the end of the tenancy once the parties agree (or a tribunal decides).
When do I get the bond back?
At the end of the tenancy, once the rental provider and renter agree on how it should be repaid. If you cannot agree, a claim can be made and the dispute goes to the tribunal — the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.
Is the bond the only upfront cost?
The bond is the main one, but you may also be asked for rent in advance — check what the agreement says before you pay anything.
Can I be charged a pet bond?
It depends on the state. NT does not list a separate pet bond on the page this calculator is based on, so check with NT Consumer Affairs before paying anything described as a pet bond.
How current is this?
The limit is taken from NT Consumer Affairs, checked 12 October 2026. Rent caps and bond rules do change — the source link is at the bottom of this page so you can check it yourself.
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