Bond disputes are certainly no fun. They can be protracted, stressful and costly. Once you have vacated the property you have lost control and are at the mercy of the reasonableness of your property manager and the owner of the property unless you are willing to invest the time, energy and expense of taking the matter to the Queensland Residential Tenancies Tribunal. So what is the best way to protect for tenants to protect their bond? Prevention. Be proactive. Plan well in