[Your name and address]

[Address of local Fair Trading Centre]

[Date]

Dear Sir/Madam

[LANDLORD / AGENT] REQUIRED PAYMENT FOR PREPARATION OF RESIDENTIAL TENANCY AGREEMENT

I signed a residential tenancy agreement for the above premises on [date]. 

On [date], the landlord required me to pay the costs of preparing this agreement.
 
I draw your attention to section 23 of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) (“the Act”), which states:

“(2) Without limiting this section, a person must not require or receive from a tenant an amount for the costs of preparation of a written residential tenancy agreement”.

The Act provides that a breach of the above section is an offence punishable by a fine of up to $2200.

I have attached a copy of my residential tenancy agreement [and other relevant evidence indicating payment of the costs of preparing the agreement – e.g. a copy of a receipt given for preparing the agreement].

I ask that Fair Trading investigate this breach of the Act and prosecute the landlord for the offence. If Fair Trading decides not to take action, I ask that I be provided with written reasons for that decision.

Please do not hesitate to contact me on [phone number] if you wish to discuss this matter.

Yours faithfully

[Your name]