The Contract For Renting A House is a fundamental legal document used in New Zealand's residential property market to establish a binding agreement between landlords and tenants. This document is essential whenever a residential property is being rented out and must comply with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, Healthy Homes Standards, and other relevant New Zealand legislation. The agreement covers crucial aspects including rent, bond, maintenance responsibilities, notice periods, and specific property details. It serves as a comprehensive reference point for both parties throughout the tenancy and provides legal protection for both landlord and tenant rights. The document must reflect current New Zealand housing regulations and can be customized to address specific property features while maintaining compliance with all mandatory requirements.
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1. Parties: Identification of the landlord(s) and tenant(s) with full legal names and contact details
2. Background: Brief context explaining the purpose of the agreement and property ownership
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Property Details: Full description of the rental property including address and any excluded areas
5. Term of Tenancy: Whether periodic or fixed-term, start date, and if fixed-term, the end date
6. Rent and Bond: Rent amount, payment frequency, payment method, bond amount, and bond lodgement details
7. Utilities and Outgoings: Responsibilities for payment of utilities, internet, and other services
8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintenance, reporting procedures, and timeframes for repairs
9. Tenant Rights and Obligations: Standard tenant responsibilities including care of property, reporting damage, and allowing inspections
10. Landlord Rights and Obligations: Standard landlord responsibilities including maintaining property, complying with health and safety requirements
11. Insurance: Landlord's insurance obligations and tenant's responsibility regarding damage
12. Access and Inspections: Rules for landlord access and property inspections
13. Notice Periods: Required notice periods for termination and other changes
14. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disputes between parties
15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including entire agreement, modification, and governing law
16. Execution: Signing provisions and date of agreement
1. Body Corporate Rules: Required if the property is in an apartment complex or unit title development
2. Pet Provisions: Include when pets are allowed, specifying types of permitted pets and related conditions
3. Swimming Pool/Spa: Include when property has a pool or spa, detailing maintenance responsibilities
4. Garden/Grounds Maintenance: Include for properties with gardens or significant outdoor areas
5. Furniture and Chattels: Include if the property is fully or partially furnished
6. Subletting and Assignment: Include if subletting or assignment is permitted under specific conditions
7. Special Conditions: Any unique requirements specific to the property or agreed between parties
1. Schedule 1: Property Condition Report: Detailed report on property condition at start of tenancy
2. Schedule 2: Inventory List: List of furniture, appliances and chattels included in the tenancy
3. Schedule 3: Healthy Homes Standards Compliance: Details of property's compliance with Healthy Homes Standards
4. Schedule 4: Body Corporate Rules: Copy of applicable body corporate rules if relevant
5. Schedule 5: Fixed Chattels Maintenance Guide: Care and maintenance instructions for fixed appliances
6. Appendix A: Property Plans: Floor plans and property boundaries
7. Appendix B: Photographs: Photos documenting property condition at start of tenancy
8. Appendix C: Insulation Statement: Required statement about property's insulation
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