1. the Tenant will complete and sign the bond lodgment form provided by the Office of Rental Bonds and the Lessor will do the same;
   
2. the Tenant will lodge the bond and bond lodgment form with the Office of Rental Bonds;
   1. the Tenant will lodge the bond whether or not the Lessor signs the bond lodgment form; and
      
   2. payment of the bond to the Office of Rental Bonds will be in cash, by bank cheque or by other such means permitted by that office;
      
3. the Lessor may require lodgment of the bond before the Lessor gives possession of the premises to the Tenant and if this is the case, the Tenant will be able to take possession of the premises and receive the keys to the premises as soon as the Tenant provides the Lessor with evidence of lodgment of the bond (such evidence includes the receipt of the Office of Rental Bonds).
   

1. on receiving the bond, the Lessor will give the Tenant a receipt for the bond;
   
2. the Lessor will complete and sign the bond lodgment form and the Tenant will do the same;
   
3. the Lessor will lodge the bond and bond lodgment form with the Office of Rental Bonds within two weeks of receiving the bond, or the commencement of the tenancy, whichever date is the later. If the Lessor has a real estate agent, the agent has four weeks to lodge the bond; and
   
4. the Lessor will lodge the bond whether or not the Tenant completes the bond lodgment form.
   

(2) The condition report will be on, or to the effect of, the condition report form published by the Territory.

(2) Within two weeks after the day the Tenant receives the report, the Tenant must return one copy of the report to the Lessor, signed by the Tenant indicating the Tenant's agreement or disagreement with the report or parts of the report.

1. the granting, extension, transfer or renewal of a tenancy or subtenancy;
   
2. vacating of premises;
   
3. obtaining a key to the premises; or
   
4. information on the availability of tenancies.
   

(2) The Tenant will not use the bond money to pay the rent for the last weeks of the tenancy.

(3) The Tenant and the Lessor may agree to change the way rent is paid (including, for example, where the rent is paid or whether it is to be paid into a nominated bank account or whether it is to be paid in person).

(4) The Tenant and Lessor may agree that rent is to be paid electronically.

(2) A receipt should specify the following:

1. the date of payment;
   
2. the period in respect of which the payment is made;
   
3. the premises in respect of which the payment is made; and
   
4. whether the payment is for bond or rent.
   

(3) If these particulars are not included in the receipt, the Lessor will provide this information to the Tenant within four weeks of a request by the Tenant.

(2) Those records will be retained for a period of not less than twelve months after the end of the tenancy.

1. undertakes a review of rent in accordance with the Housing Assistance Act 2007, section 23; and
   
2. as a result of the review, decides to increase the rent;
   then—
   
3. if a previous review of rent has been undertaken—the increase will not take effect less than one year after the date of the last increase of rent in respect of the premises; or
   
4. if no previous review of rent has been undertaken—the commissioner may increase the rent.
   

(2) On such application being made, no increase in rent is payable until so ordered by the tribunal.

1. rates and taxes relating to the premises;
   
2. services for which the Lessor agrees to be responsible;
   
3. services for which there is not a separate metering device so that amounts consumed during the period of the tenancy cannot be accurately determined;
   
4. all services up to the time of measurement or reading at the beginning of the tenancy; and
   
5. all services after reading or measurement at the end of the tenancy providing the Tenant has not made any use of the service after the reading.
   

(2) The Tenant is responsible for the connection of all services which will be supplied in his or her name.

(2) The Lessor will provide the Tenant with an opportunity to verify readings and measurements.

(2) The Tenant will be responsible for payment of services to the date of that reading or measurement.

1. fit for habitation;
   
2. in a reasonable state of repair;
   
3. in a reasonable state of cleanliness; and
   
4. in a reasonably secure condition.
   

(2) The Lessor or the Tenant may change locks (at his or her own cost unless otherwise agreed) with the agreement of the other party (which will not be unreasonably withheld).

(3) The Lessor or the Tenant may change locks (at his or her own cost) in an emergency without the agreement of the other party.

(4) Where a lock is changed, a copy of the key to the changed lock will be provided to the other party as soon as possible.

(2) The Tenant will notify the Lessor of any need for repairs.

(3) This section does not require the Tenant to notify the Lessor about anything that an ordinary Tenant would reasonably be expected to do, for example, changing a light globe or a fuse.

1. a burst water service;
   
2. a blocked or broken lavatory system;
   
3. a serious roof leak;
   
4. a gas leak;
   
5. a dangerous electrical fault;
   
6. flooding or serious flood damage;
   
7. serious storm or fire damage;
   
8. a failure of gas, electricity or water supply to the premises;
   
9. the failure of a refrigerator supplied with the premises;
   
10. a failure or breakdown of any service on the premises essential for hot water, cooking, heating or laundering;
    
11. a fault or damage that causes the residential premises to be unsafe or insecure;
    
12. a fault or damage likely to cause injury to person or property; and
    
13. a serious fault in any door, staircase, lift or other common area which inhibits or unduly inconveniences the Tenant in gaining access to and use of the premises.
    

1. the repairs arranged by the Tenant will be made by the qualified tradesperson nominated by the Lessor in the tenancy agreement;
   
2. if the Lessor has not nominated a tradesperson, or the nominated tradesperson cannot be contacted or is otherwise unavailable, the repairs will be performed by a qualified tradesperson of the Tenant’s choosing;
   
3. where the repairs are arranged by the Tenant in accordance with these procedures—the Lessor is liable for the cost of repairs and the tradesperson may bill the Lessor direct; and
   
4. where the Tenant does not act in strict compliance with this clause—the Tenant is personally liable for the cost of any urgent repairs arranged by the Tenant.
   

1. not intentionally or negligently damage the premises or permit such damage;
   
2. notify the Lessor of any damage as soon as possible; and
   
3. take reasonable care of the premises and their contents, and keep them reasonably clean, having regard to their condition at the time of the commencement of the tenancy and the normal incidents of living.
   

1. in substantially the same state of cleanliness, removing all the Tenant's belongings and any other goods brought onto the premises during the duration of the tenancy agreement; and
   
2. in substantially the same condition as the premises were in at the commencement of the tenancy agreement, fair wear and tear excepted.
   

(2) The Lessor’s consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

(3) The Tenant will make good any damage to the premises on removal of any fixtures and fittings.

(4) Any fixtures or fittings not removed by the Tenant prior to the Tenant leaving the premises will become the property of the Lessor.

1. use the premises, or permit them to be used, for an illegal purpose to the detriment of the Lessor’s interest in the premises;
   
2. cause or permit nuisance; or
   
3. interfere, or permit interference, with the quiet enjoyment of the occupiers of nearby premises.
   

(2) Consent may be given at any time.

(3) No rights in respect of the premises may be created in any third party prior to consent being obtained from the Lessor.

1. the action or omission would if performed by the Tenant have constituted a breach of this tenancy agreement; and
   
2. the person is on the premises with the permission of the Tenant.
   

1. at the request of the Lessor;
   
2. to assist the Lessor perform any of the duties of the Lessor under this tenancy agreement (whether at the request of the Lessor or the Tenant); or
   
3. without the consent of the Tenant.
   

(2) The Tenant may permit access to the premises by the Lessor at any time.

(3) If requested, the Lessor or the Lessor’s agent will provide identification to the Tenant.

1. on Sundays;
   
2. on public holidays; or
   
3. before 8 am and after 6 pm; other than—
   
   1. for the purpose of carrying out urgent repairs or for health or safety reasons in relation to the premises; or
      
   2. with the consent of the Tenant.
      

1. within one month of the commencement of the tenancy; and
   
2. in the last month of the tenancy.
   

(2) The inspection will take place at a time agreed between the parties with reasonable regard to the work and other commitments both of the Tenant and of the Lessor (or their agents).

(3) If the parties are unable to agree on an appropriate time, the Lessor or the Tenant may apply to the tribunal for an order permitting access at a specified time.

1. the Lessor intends to sell the premises; and
   
2. the Lessor has previously notified the Tenant in writing of his or her intention to sell.
   

(2) In the case of urgent repairs, the Lessor will give reasonable notice and enter the premises at a reasonable time having regard to the interests of the Tenant and the Lessor.

1. the address of the premises;
   
2. the ground(s) on which the notice is issued, together with sufficient particulars to identify the circumstances giving rise to the ground(s); and
   
3. that the Lessor requires the Tenant to vacate the premises by the expiry of the required notice period and that the tenancy shall end on the day that the Tenant vacates the premises.
   

(2) On receiving a notice of intention to vacate, the Lessor may—

1. accept the notice and accept that the tenancy shall end on the date nominated in the notice; or
   
2. apply to the tribunal for confirmation of the tenancy agreement, an order for compensation or both.
   

1. the premises are not fit for habitation; or
   
2. the premises are not available or will not be available due to Government action within a period of four weeks of the date that notice is given.
   

(2) The Tenant may give two days' notice of termination of the tenancy.

(3) If neither the Lessor nor the Tenant give notice of termination of the tenancy, the rent will abate for the period that the premises are unable to be used for habitation, but the tenancy will resume when they are able to be used again.

(2) The tenancy will end on the date specified by the Tenant.

(2) The tenancy will end on the date specified by the Tenant.

1. apply to the tribunal for an order terminating the tenancy; or
   
2. give the Lessor written notice of intention to terminate the tenancy, in accordance with clause 91.
   

1. the Tenant will give the Lessor a written notice that the Lessor has two weeks to remedy the breach if the breach is capable of remedy;
   
2. if the Lessor remedies the breach within that 14 day period—the tenancy will continue;
   
3. if the Lessor does not remedy the breach within the time specified in the notice, or if the breach is not capable of remedy—the Tenant will give two weeks notice of intention to vacate;
   
4. the tenancy agreement terminates on the date specified by the Tenant;
   
5. rent is payable to the date specified in the notice or to the date that the Tenant vacates the premises, whichever is the later;
   
6. if the Lessor remedies the breach during the period of the notice of intention to vacate, the Tenant, at the Tenant's option, may withdraw the notice or may terminate the tenancy agreement on the date specified in the notice by vacating the premises on that date.
   

1. rent has been unpaid for one week. The first day of this period concludes at midnight on the day on which the unpaid rent was due;
   
2. the Lessor has served a notice to remedy on the Tenant for the failure to pay the rent, being a notice—
   
   1. served not earlier thanone week after the day on which the rent was due; and
      
   2. containing a statement that if the Tenant pays the rent outstanding to the date of payment within seven days of the date of service of the notice to remedy, no further action will be taken and the tenancy will continue;
      
3. if all rent is not paid within one week of the date of service of the notice to remedy—the Lessor may then serve a notice to vacate on the Tenant requiring the Tenant to vacate the premises within two weeks of service of the notice to vacate;
   
4. no earlier than the date on which the notice to vacate is served, the Lessor may apply to the tribunal for an order terminating the tenancy and evicting the Tenant;
   
5. the tribunal hearing of the application to terminate and evict shall not be earlier than the expiration of the period specified in the notice to vacate;
   
6. during any tenancy in which the Lessor has previously issued two notices to remedy, the Lessor may serve a notice to vacate one week after the day on which the rent has fallen due without serving a notice to remedy.
   

1. the Lessor must serve a notice in writing requiring the Tenant within two weeks after the day of service to remedy the breach if it is capable of remedy;
   
2. if the breach is not remedied within two weeks after the day of service or if the breach is not capable of remedy—the Lessor shall give a notice to vacate the premises within two weeks after the date of service of the notice to vacate;
   
3. if the Tenant does not vacate the premises within the period of two weeks after the date of service of a notice to vacate—the Lessor may apply to the tribunal for an order terminating the tenancy and for the eviction of the Tenant;
   
4. if the Tenant breaches the terms of the tenancy on three occasions on any ground—on the third occasion the Lessor may serve a notice to vacate and need not give the Tenant two weeks to remedy the breach.
   

1. the notice is for 26 weeks; and
   
2. the notice does not require the Tenant to vacate the premises during a fixed term.
   

(2) In this case, the tenancy terminates on the date that the Tenant vacates the premises.

1. notice of four weeks if the Lessor genuinely intends to live in the premises;
   
2. notice of four weeks if the Lessor genuinely believes the Lessor's immediate relative intends to live in the premises;
   
3. notice of four weeks if the Lessor genuinely believes an interested person intends to live in the premises;
   
4. notice of eight weeks if the Lessor genuinely intends to sell the premises;
   
5. notice of twelve weeks if the Lessor genuinely intends to reconstruct, renovate or make major repairs to the premises which activities cannot reasonably be carried out with the Tenant living in the premises.
   

(2) In this clause:

1. immediate relative means a son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother, father, mother-in-law, father-in-law, brother, sister, brother-in-law or sister-in-law.
   
2. interested person for a Lessor, means a person who is not an immediate relative of the Lessor but who has a close family or personal relationship with the Lessor and who has a reasonable expecatation arising from that relationship that the Lessor would provide accommodation for that person.
   

(2) In this case, the tenancy terminates on the date that the Tenant vacates the premises.

(2) If such address changes during the tenancy, the Lessor or Tenant will advise the other party of the new address for service within two weeks of the change.