Building and trade rules in Tasmania
The regulator is Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS).
Deposit limit
Under the Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016, the deposit is capped at 5% of the contract price for contracts of $20,000 or more, with up to 20% when the off site work is more than half the contract price. The Act does not apply to work priced under $20,000.
Source: Tasmanian legislation, checked 11 November 2026.
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