Residential Tenancy Agreement

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Residential Tenancy Agreement Details

 Q. What is a residential tenancy agreement? A. A residential tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract made between a landlord and tenant. The tenancy agreement gives a tenant the right to exclusive use and enjoyment of the described residential property in exchange for money paid to the landlord. Additionally, the tenancy agreement outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and tenant during the tenancy agreement term. LawDepot provides a written Residential Tenancy Agreement.
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This tenancy agreement software has the flexibility to let you quickly create the tenancy agreement document you want. It does this by providing many options with appropriate defaults.
One common default is 'Do Not Specify'. This default means that the finished agreement will not have a clause dealing with that topic. The benefit of not specifying is that you get a shorter and simpler document; however, the document will be less precise.
If you want to fill in a particular item after you have printed the document, you can enter underscore characters (e.g. _____).
Location of Property: Q. What is meant by the "Act?" A. The "Act" refers to the legislation governing residential tenancy agreements in your jurisdiction. After you select the Location of Property when you are filling out the Tenancy Agreement Details, you will see a link beneath your selection to the governing legislation for the jurisdiction you have selected. It is not necessary to specifically state the name of the "Act" in your contract, as the relevant legislation is satisfactorily identified by the "severability" clause of your tenancy agreement.

Note: You are creating a residential tenancy agreement where tenancy is for a term of 3 years or less.
Landlord Information
(also known as Lessor)
 Q. Who are the parties to the tenancy agreement? A. The parties to a tenancy agreement are the lessor, also called the landlord, and the lessee, also called the tenant. The lessor owns the property and allows the lessee to use the property in exchange for monetary payments called rent.
Number of Landlords: One Two

First Landlord
 
(e.g. Street, City, State or Territory)

Second Landlord
Name:  
Type:
Tenant Information  Q. Who are the parties to the tenancy agreement? A. The parties to a tenancy agreement are the lessor, also called the landlord, and the lessee, also called the tenant. The lessor owns the property and allows the lessee to use the property in exchange for monetary payments called rent.
Number of Tenants:

First Tenant
Name:  
Address:
 		  
(e.g. Street, City, State or Territory)
Postcode:
Phone #:
Fax #:
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Type:
ACN:

Second Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Third Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Fourth Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Fifth Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Sixth Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Seventh Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Eighth Tenant
Name:  
SIN:  (Social Insurance Number)
Notice Address:
(The address to which any notices should be sent after the tenancy is terminated. This address may be changed later by written notice to the Landlord.)
Type:
Will any other individuals be ordinarily resident in the premises? Q. Who can live in the premises? A. Only tenants and people listed as occupants may reside in the premises. The landlord must be informed and approve of any change to the list of permitted tenants.

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 		Yes No
How many?
First Other Occupant's Name:  
Second Other Occupant's Name:  
Third Other Occupant's Name:  
Fourth Other Occupant's Name:  
Fifth Other Occupant's Name:  
Number of Persons Allowed to Reside on the Premises:  

Is the tenant allowed to keep pets on the premises?
How many different types of pets can be kept?

Type of pet:   (e.g. cat)
How many of this type is allowed on the premises?  

Type of pet:   (e.g. dog)
How many of this type is allowed on the premises?  
Property
 
 
Other Details Describing the Premises:
 (e.g. stall #323 and #324)
Yes No
$ (e.g. 30.00)
 
 

What will be included with the premises?
 
(e.g. Furniture will be included with the premises, See attached list, or N/A)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Describe the parts of the premises to be excuded:
 
Complete the following sentence:
Those parts of the premises excluded by this agreement and reserved for the LANDLORD'S own use are:__________________.

 
 

 
 

 
 
Term of Tenancy
  (e.g. 6 months)
Rent and
$  (e.g. 500.00)
 

 
(e.g. in cash, by cheque, or by bank account deposit)
 
(e.g. in cash, by cheque, or by bank account deposit)
 
$  (e.g. 300.00)
$  (e.g. 300.00)

First Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 200.00)
Second Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 100.00)
Third Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 100.00)
Fourth Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 100.00)
Fifth Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 100.00)
Sixth Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 100.00)
Seventh Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 90.00)
Eighth Tenant
Name:  
Portion of total bond paid by this tenant:$  (e.g. 80.00)
 
(e.g. Street, City, State or Territory Postcode)
Taxes
(e.g. council tax)

(e.g. council tax)

Landlord Improvements and Signing Incentives
Note: You may want to specify when the improvements need to be completed as part of the above description.

Q. What are signing incentives? A. Signing incentives are bonuses the landlord gives to the tenant, typically for either signing a tenancy agreement or signing a fixed term tenancy agreement. They may include free month's rent, or a rent decrease for the months of the fixed term tenancy. If the tenant breaches the tenancy agreement, these incentives may have to be paid back to the landlord.
(e.g. one month free rent, an improvement allowance for painting, etc.)
Tenant Improvements
Termination
Q. How much notice do I need to give to terminate a tenancy? A. In most jurisdictions, there is a minimum period of notice required by statute. The tenancy agreement can specify a notice period longer than the legal minimum, but it cannot specify a period shorter than the legal minimum. If it does, the legal minimum notice will still be required. You should consult the governing statute for these legal minimums as they will vary according to jurisdiction and the type and length of the tenancy agreement.
(e.g. 3 days)
(e.g. 10 days)
(e.g. 30 days, one month, etc.)
(e.g. 15 days)
Note: In most jurisdictions, there is a minimum period of notice required by statute. You should consult the governing statute for these legal minimums as they will vary according to jurisdiction and the type and length of the tenancy agreement.
Utilities and Other Costs
(e.g. electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, telephone, cable, recreation facilities, laundry facilities)

Are there condominium fees for the Property? Yes Do Not Specify
Who is responsible for the condominium fees? Landlord Tenant
Are the condominium fees in addition to the Rent? Yes No
Maintenance
Tenant is Responsible for Maintenance: Yes Do Not Specify
Specify which Maintenance the Tenant is to perform or pay for:
  Yes Do Not Specify
Fixtures / Heating:
Sidewalk / Driveway:
Grass / Garden:
Service Channels:
Chimneys:
Other:
Specify other Maintenance the Tenant is to perform or pay for:
Insurance  Q. Why do renters need insurance? Doesn't the landlord already have it? A. While the landlord typically has insurance, it usually covers only the landlord's assets and liabilities. If you want coverage for your personal belongings or for your own negligence, you need to have renter's insurance. What coverage you want should be discussed with an insurance agent.
Who is responsible for obtaining and paying for the following insurance?
  Tenant Landlord Do Not Specify
Tenant's Contents:  
Landlord's Contents:
Let Premises:
Personal Injury on Property:
Tenant to Provide Proof of Insurance:
Miscellaneous
(e.g. 12, 24 or 48)
Utilities and Other Costs
Does the tenant have to pay for water supplied to the premises? Yes No

The tenant must pay the charges for the following services:

Electricity
Tenant must pay:
 
 
Explain how apportion is to be determined:
(e.g. 50% of the total charges)
Explain how service must be paid:
(e.g. "in cash to Landlord" or "directly to the utility company")

Gas
Tenant must pay:
 
 
Explain how apportion is to be determined:
(e.g. 50% of the total charges)
Explain how service must be paid:
(e.g. "in cash to Landlord" or "directly to the utility company")

Telephone
Tenant must pay:
 
 
Explain how apportion is to be determined:
(e.g. 50% of the total charges)
Explain how service must be paid:
(e.g. "in cash to Landlord" or "directly to the utility company")

Other
State any other service the tenant must pay:
Tenant must pay:
 
 
Explain how apportion is to be determined:
(e.g. 50% of the total charges)
Explain how service must be paid:
(e.g. "in cash to Landlord" or "directly to the utility company")
Service of Documents
Can notices and documents be served to the landlord's email address? Yes No
Provide Email Address:

Is there any other address where the tenant can serve documents to the landlord? Yes No
Provide Address:
  (This address should be different from the address provided under the heading "Landlord Information".)

Does the landlord have a nominee which the tenant can contact for urgent repairs? Yes No
Nominee's Name:
Nominee's Phone Number:

Can notices and documents be served to the tenant's email address? Yes No
Provide E-mail Address:

Is there any other address where the landlord can serve documents to the tenant? Yes No
Provide Address:
  This address should be different from the address provided under the heading "Tenant Information"
Condition Report
Water Rates
Additional Clauses Please preview the entire contract before including additonal clauses to ensure there will be no overlap.

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How many Additional Clauses do you want to create? Q. Can I add any additional terms to the tenancy agreement? A. You can add additional clauses but any new terms or conditions which are inconsistent with the standard terms and conditions will be held void unless the Residential Tenancy Tribunal endorses those terms. Both parties must consent in writing to make an endorsement application. A. You can add additional terms provided those new terms:
  • expand on one of the standard terms of the agreement, or
  • cover a matter under the Act which is not already dealt with in the agreement.
 A. You can add additional terms provided those new terms do not contradict the Residential Tenancies Act 1999.
First Additional Clause:
Second Additional Clause:
Third Additional Clause:
Fourth Additional Clause:
Fifth Additional Clause:
Sixth Additional Clause:
Seventh Additional Clause:
Eighth Additional Clause:
Signing Details
Landlord Landlord's Agent