Sample Letter - Statutory declaration about bond in share housing

I [name of the tenant], [address of the premises], in the State of New South Wales do solemnly and sincerely declare as follows:

I gave $ [Amount] to [name of former tenant], the former tenant of the above premises, for her/his share of the bond for the premises on [address]

I agree to indemnify the Office of Fair Trading against any claim which the original tenant may make against the bond.

I can be contacted on [phone number] (work) or [phone number] (home) if you would like further information.

Signed and declared at [suburb] this [date], before,

…………………………………………………………………….

Justice of the Peace, JP        [your name]

Important: This should be completed on a statutory declaration form. Forms are available from newsagents and community legal centres.