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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.

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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)

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