Occupancy Agreement Guide
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It is strongly advised that this guide be used if a tenant is moving into owner occupied housing or sub-letting situations. Whilst this is not a legally binding document, it can help avoid any misunderstandings. You may not need to use all sections but we recommend you use any part that deals with financial transactions. Always ask for a receipt whenever you hand over any money.
This agreement is made on the _____
day of __________________20____
between:
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(Provider's name and address and contact phone number)
and
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
(Student's name and home address/emergency contact details)
Type of accommodation:
( Full board, room only, house, flat, bungalow, etc.)
_______________________________________________________
The premises the student will be residing in is located at:
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
(Address)
Duration of stay:
Specify dates) ________/______/20__ to ________/______/20__
Rent
The rent shall be $___________
per _______________ payable by the student
every _______________(week, fortnight, month) from the day the student takes
up
occupation.
Bond
The student shall pay a bond (security deposit) of $__________ to the provider on
______/______/ _______ (date)
Notice of vacating: ______ (weeks)
(It is advised that at least two weeks written notice is given by the party wishing to end the arrangement. It is also important to remember that any rent monies owed by the student must be paid and a decision must be made on any upcoming bills and return of the bond prior to vacating.)
Holding fee arrangements e.g. holiday period
____________________________________________
______________________________________
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Food costs and cooking arrangements
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Telephone use and payments
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Utility use and payments (electricity, gas, water) :
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Furniture and other items supplied in room (e.g. bed, wardrobe, desk, linen)
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Household items available for use (e.g. TV, computer)
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Special arrangements (if any) relating to use
of facilities
(Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Other rooms)
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Other general requirements (e.g. household chores, room cleaning)
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Visiting rights (e.g student's friends)
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Additional terms
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Condition of the premises
The provider shall make sure that the premises are in a reasonably clean condition on the day the student takes up occupation. The provider shall make sure that the premises are maintained in good repair. The student shall keep the premises in a reasonably clean condition during the period of the agreement.
Damage to the premises
The student shall make sure that care is taken to avoid damaging the premises. The student shall give notice to the provider of any damage to the premises as soon as the student becomes aware of the damage.
Use of the premises
The student shall not use or allow the premises to be used for any illegal purpose. The student shall not use or allow the premises to be used in such a manner as to cause a nuisance. The provider shall take all reasonable steps to ensure the student has the quiet enjoyment of the premises
The Agreement
I hereby agree to the terms of occupancy
as set out in this checklist covering the period:
(Specify dates) From _____ / _____/20___ To _____/______/20___
Signature of provider
______________________________
Signature of student
_______________________________
Date: ______/
______/ ________
(We gratefully acknowledge the use of "Gimme Shelter", the Deakin University Student Housing Guide to prepare this document)