Your rental application

Everything here stays in this browser. Nothing is stored on the site's server.

Your details (entered once, used for every application)

These are exactly the items on the official form. An agent may not ask you for anything else, may not charge a fee, and may ask for no more than two financial and two identity documents.

You

Full nameDate of birthPhoneEmailCurrent addressPostcodeTotal occupants who will live there

Employment

Current or most recent employerEmployer addressNet weekly income ($)If not working: date employment ended

Financial documents (up to 2)

Pay slips, a bank statement (you may blank out transactions), or Centrelink statements. Self-employed or casual: proof of savings or assets.

Identity documents (up to 2)

Driver licence, proof of age card, Medicare card, passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate, student card, Centrelink or DVA card, a utility bill or government letter at your current address.

Rental history – current or most recent

AddressPostcodePeriod there (from – to)Rental provider / agent nameTheir emailTheir phone

Rental history – previous

AddressPostcodePeriod thereRental provider / agent nameTheir emailTheir phone

Referees (only if the agent asks; filled in anyway so you never have to)

Referee 1 namePhoneEmailConnection to youReferee 2 namePhoneEmailConnection to you

Lease

Desired lease termPreferred move-in date

Signature (draw with finger or mouse)

Message to the agent (optional, goes in the email)

Move to another phone or computer (backup / restore)

The backup includes your documents and signature. Keep it private.

Restore from backup

One-click sending

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Send key (the SEND_KEY you set in Vercel)

How to switch it on (once, about 5 minutes)

Google account → Security → turn on 2-Step Verification, then open myaccount.google.com/apppasswords and create an app password called "Melton rentals". Copy the 16 letters.
Vercel → project melton-rentals → Settings → Environment Variables. Add GMAIL_USER (your Gmail address), GMAIL_APP_PASSWORD (the 16 letters) and SEND_KEY (any passphrase you make up).
Vercel → Deployments → the top one → ⋯ → Redeploy, so the settings take effect.
Type the same SEND_KEY in the box above and press Save. The status above turns green.

Applications then go straight from your Gmail to the agency (copy to you, replies come to you) and show in your Gmail Sent folder. Without this, Apply still fills everything in and hands it to your email app or share sheet to press Send.

Good to know. Every adult who will live there may be asked to complete their own copy of the form. The agent must tell you which tenancy databases they check. They can't ask about past disputes or bond claims, or for bank statements with transaction detail. Bond and rent in advance are each capped at one month's rent. Rent must be advertised at a fixed amount and rental bidding is illegal. Consumer Affairs Victoria: consumer.vic.gov.au/applying, 1300 55 81 81.