Residential Tenancies Regulation 2010 Schedule 1 Standard Form Agreement (Clause 4(1))

Standard form YOUR

Residential tenancy agreement
YOUR LOGO SLOGAN
Landlord Name (1): Landlord Name (2):

Address for services of notices (can be an agent’s address):

Postcode:

Telephone number (of landlord or agent):

Tenant’s Name (1): Tenant’s Name (2):

Tenant’s Name (3): Add all other tenants here:

Address for services of notices (if different to address of premises):

Postcode:

Telephone number/s:
Landlord’s agent:

Address for services of notices:

Postcode:
Telephone number/s:
Premises:
(a) location

(b) inclusions

Insert inclusions, for example a common parking space or furniture provided. Attach a separate list if necessary.
Term:
For a fixed term agreement insert the term.
The term of this agreement is weeks/months/years, Otherwise leave blank or write ‘periodic’

starting on / / and ending on / /

Rent: a week fortnight payable in advance starting on / /

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The method by which the rent must be paid:
(a) to_ _______________________________________ at ________________________________________
by cash or cheque, or
(b) into the following account, or any other account nominated by the landlord:
BSB number:_______________________________ account number:___________________________________
account name:_ ___________________________________________________________________________
payment reference: ____________________________________________________________________ , or
(c) as follows:_____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Note: The landlord or landlord’s agent must permit the tenant to pay the rent by at least one means for which the
tenant does not incur a cost (other than bank or other account fees usually payable for the tenant’s transactions)
(see clause 4.1) and that is reasonably available to the tenant.

RENTAL BOND [Cross out if there is not going to be a bond]:

A rental bond of $_______________________ must be paid by the tenant on signing this agreement. The amount
of the rental bond must not be more than 4 weeks rent.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Maximum number of occupants
No more than___________ persons may ordinarily live in the premises at any one time.
Urgent repairs
Nominated tradespeople for urgent repairs
Electrical repairs:________________________________________Telephone:_ __________________________
Plumbing repairs:_ ______________________________________Telephone:_ __________________________
Other repairs:_ _________________________________________Telephone:_ __________________________
Water usage
Will the tenant be required to pay separately for water usage? Yes No
If yes, see clauses 11 and 12.
Strata by-laws
Are there any strata or community scheme by-laws applicable to the residential premises? Yes No
If yes, see clause 35.
Condition report
A condition report relating to the condition of the premises must be completed by or on behalf of the landlord
before or when this agreement is signed.
Tenancy laws
The Residential Tenancies Act 2010 and the Residential Tenancies Regulation 2010 apply to this agreement. Both
the landlord and the tenant must comply with these laws.

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The Agreement
Right to occupy the premises 4.5 not to use rent paid by the tenant for the
1. The landlord agrees that the tenant has the right to purpose of any amount payable by the tenant
occupy the residential premises during the tenancy. other than rent, and
The residential premises include the additional 4.6 to give a rent receipt to the tenant if rent is
things (if any) noted under ‘Premises’. paid in person (other than by cheque) and to
2. The landlord agrees to give the tenant: make a rent receipt available for collection
2.1 a copy of this agreement before or when this by the tenant or to post it to the residential
agreement is signed and given by the tenant premises if rent is paid by cheque, and
to the landlord or a person on the landlord’s 4.7 to keep a record of rent paid under this
behalf, and agreement and to provide a written
2.2 a copy of this agreement signed by both statement showing the rent record for a
the landlord and the tenant as soon as is specified period within 7 days of a request by
reasonably practicable. the tenant (unless the landlord has previously
provided a statement for the same period).

Rent Note. The landlord and tenant may, by agreement,

change the manner in which rent is payable under this
3. The tenant agrees: agreement.
3.1 to pay rent on time, and
3.2 to reimburse the landlord for the cost of
replacing rent deposit books or rent cards lost Rent increases
by the tenant, 5. The landlord and the tenant agree that
and the rent cannot be increased after the end of the
3.3 to reimburse the landlord for the amount of fixed term (if any) of this agreement or under this
any fees paid by the landlord to a bank or agreement unless the landlord gives not less than
other authorised deposit-taking institution 60 days written notice of the increase to the tenant.
as a result of funds of the tenant not being The notice must specify the increased rent and the
available for rent payment on the due date. day from which it is payable.
4. The landlord agrees: Note: Section 42 of the Residential Tenancies Act
4.1 to provide the tenant with at least one means 2010 sets out the circumstances in which rent may be
to pay rent for which the tenant does not increased during the fixed term of a residential tenancy
incur a cost (other than bank fees or other agreement. An additional term for this purpose may be
account fees usually payable for the tenant’s included in the agreement.
transactions) and that is reasonably available 6. The landlord and the tenant agree:
to the tenant, and 6.1 that the increased rent is payable from the
4.2 not to require the tenant to pay more than day specified in the notice, and
2 weeks rent in advance or to pay rent for a 6.2 that the landlord may cancel or reduce the
period of the tenancy before the end of the rent increase by a later notice that takes
previous period for which rent has been paid, effect on the same day as the original notice,
and and
4.3 not to require the tenant to pay rent by a 6.3 that increased rent under this agreement
cheque or other negotiable instrument that is is not payable unless the rent is increased
post-dated, and in accordance with this agreement and the
4.4 to accept payment of unpaid rent after the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 or by the
landlord has given a termination notice on Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal.
the ground of failure to pay rent if the tenant
has not vacated the residential premises, and

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Rent reductions 10. The tenant agrees to pay:
7. The landlord and the tenant agree that the 10.1 all charges for the supply of electricity, gas
rent abates if the residential premises: (except bottled gas) or oil to the tenant at
7.1 are destroyed, or become wholly or partly the residential premises if the premises are
uninhabitable, otherwise than as a result of a separately metered, and
breach of this agreement, or 10.2 all charges for the supply of bottled gas to
7.2 cease to be lawfully usable as a residence, or the tenant at the residential premises, and
7.3 are compulsorily appropriated or acquired by 10.3 all charges for pumping out a septic system
an authority. used for the residential premises, and
8. The landlord and the tenant may, at any time 10.4 any excess garbage charges relating to the
during this agreement, agree to reduce the rent tenant’s use of the residential premises, and
payable. 10.5 water usage charges, if the landlord has
installed water efficiency measures referred
to in clause 11 and the residential premises:
Payment of council rates, land tax, water and
other charges 10.5.1 are separately metered, or
9. The landlord agrees to pay: 10.5.2 are not connected to a water supply service and
water is delivered by vehicle.
9.1 rates, taxes or charges payable under any Act
(other than charges payable by the tenant 11. The landlord agrees that the tenant is not
under this agreement), and required to pay water usage charges unless:
9.2 the installation costs and charges for initial 11.1 the landlord gives the tenant a copy of the
connection to the residential premises of an part of the water supply authority’s bill
electricity, water, gas, bottled gas or oil supply setting out the charges, or other evidence of
service, and the cost of water used by the tenant, and
9.3 all charges for the supply of electricity, gas 11.2 the landlord gives the tenant at least 21 days
(except bottled gas) or oil to the tenant at the to pay the charges, and
residential premises that are not separately 11.3 the landlord requests payment of the charges
metered, and by the tenant not later than 3 months after
9.4 the costs and charges for the supply or hire the issue of the bill for the charges by the
of gas bottles for the supply of bottled gas at water supply authority, and
the commencement of the tenancy, and 11.4 the residential premises have the following
9.5 all charges (other than water usage charges) water efficiency measures:
in connection with a water supply service to 11.4.1 all internal cold water taps and
separately metered residential premises, and single mixer taps for kitchen sinks
9.6 all charges in connection with a water supply or bathroom hand basins on the
service to residential premises that are not premises have a maximum flow rate
separately metered, and of 9 litres per minute,
9.7 all charges for the supply of sewerage 11.4.2 all showerheads have a maximum
services (other than for pump out septic flow rate of 9 litres per minute,
services) or the supply or use of drainage 11.4.3 there are no leaking taps at the
services to the residential premises, and commencement of this agreement or
9.8 all charges for the availability of gas to the when the water efficiency measures
residential premises if the premises do not are installed, whichever is the later.
have any appliances, supplied by the landlord, 12. The landlord agrees to give the tenant the
for which gas is required and the tenant does benefit of, or an amount equivalent to, any rebate
not use gas supplied to the premises for any received by the landlord for water usage charges
purpose. payable or paid by the tenant.

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Possession of the premises 16.2 to notify the landlord as soon as practicable
13. The landlord agrees: of any damage to the residential premises,
13.1 to make sure the residential premises are and
vacant so the tenant can move in on the date 16.3 that the tenant is responsible to the landlord
agreed, and for any act or omission by a person who is
13.2 to take all reasonable steps to ensure that, lawfully on the residential premises if the
at the time of signing this agreement, there person is only permitted on the premises with
is no legal reason why the premises cannot the tenant’s consent and the act or omission
be used as a residence for the term of this would be in breach of this agreement if done
agreement. or omitted by the tenant, and
16.4 that it is the tenant’s responsibility to replace
Tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment light globes and batteries for smoke detectors
on the residential premises.
14. The landlord agrees:
17. The tenant agrees, when this agreement
14.1 that the tenant will have quiet enjoyment of
ends and before giving vacant possession of the
the residential premises without interruption
premises to the landlord:
by the landlord or any person claiming by,
through or under the landlord or having 17.1 to remove all the tenant’s goods from the
superior title to that of the landlord (such as residential premises, and
a head landlord), and 17.2 to leave the residential premises as nearly as
14.2 that the landlord or the landlord’s agent possible in the same condition, fair wear and
will not interfere with, or cause or permit tear excepted, as at the commencement of
any interference with, the reasonable peace, the tenancy, and
comfort or privacy of the tenant in using the 17.3 to leave the residential premises reasonably
residential premises, and clean, having regard to their condition at the
14.3 that the landlord or the landlord’s agent commencement of the tenancy, and
will take all reasonable steps to ensure that 17.4 to remove or arrange for the removal of all
the landlord’s other neighbouring tenants rubbish from the residential premises, and
do not interfere with the reasonable peace, 17.5 to make sure that all light fittings on the
comfort or privacy of the tenant in using the premises have working globes, and
residential premises. 17.6 to return to the landlord all keys, and other
opening devices or similar devices, provided
Use of the premises by tenant by the landlord.
15. The tenant agrees:
15.1 not to use the residential premises, or cause Landlord’s general obligations for residential
or permit the premises to be used, for any premises
illegal purpose, and 18. The landlord agrees:
15.2 not to cause or permit a nuisance, and 18.1 to make sure that the residential premises are
15.3 not to interfere, or cause or permit reasonably clean and fit to live in, and
interference, with the reasonable peace, 18.2 to make sure that all light fittings on the
comfort or privacy of neighbours, and residential premises have working light
15.4 not to intentionally or negligently cause globes on the commencement of the tenancy,
or permit any damage to the residential and
premises, and 18.3 to keep the residential premises in a
15.5 not to cause or permit more people to reside reasonable state of repair, considering the
in the residential premises than is permitted age of, the rent paid for and the prospective
by this agreement. life of the premises, and
16. The tenant agrees: 18.4 not to interfere with the supply of gas,
16.1 to keep the residential premises reasonably electricity, water, telecommunications or other
clean, and services to the residential premises (unless
the interference is necessary to avoid danger

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 to any person or enable maintenance or (k) any fault or damage that causes the premises to
repairs to be carried out), and be unsafe or insecure.
18.5 to comply with all statutory obligations
relating to the health or safety of the Sale of the premises
residential premises. 20. The landlord agrees:
20.1 to give the tenant written notice that the
Urgent repairs landlord intends to sell the residential
19. The landlord agrees to pay the tenant, within 14 premises, at least 14 days before the
days after receiving written notice from the tenant, premises are made available for inspection by
any reasonable costs (not exceeding $1,000) that potential purchasers, and
the tenant has incurred for making urgent repairs 20.2 to make all reasonable efforts to agree with
to the residential premises (of the type set out the tenant as to the days and times when the
below) so long as: residential premises are to be available for
19.1 the damage was not caused as a result of a inspection by potential purchasers.
breach of this agreement by the tenant, and 21. The tenant agrees not to unreasonably refuse
19.2 the tenant gives or makes a reasonable to agree to days and times when the residential
attempt to give the landlord notice of the premises are to be available for inspection by
damage, and potential purchasers.
19.3 the tenant gives the landlord a reasonable 22. The landlord and tenant agree:
opportunity to make the repairs, and 22.1 that the tenant is not required to agree to
19.4 the tenant makes a reasonable attempt to the residential premises being available for
have any appropriate tradesperson named in inspection more than twice in a period of a
this agreement make the repairs, and week, and
19.5 the repairs are carried out, where appropriate, 22.2 that, if they fail to agree, the landlord may
by licensed or properly qualified persons, and show the residential premises to potential
19.6 the tenant, as soon as possible, gives or tries purchasers not more than twice in any period
to give the landlord written details of the of a week and must give the tenant at least
repairs, including the cost and the receipts for 48 hours notice each time.
anything the tenant pays for.
Note: The type of repairs that are urgent repairs are Landlord’s access to the premises
defined as follows: 23. The landlord agrees that the landlord, the
landlord’s agent or any person authorised in
(a) a burst water service,
writing by the landlord, during the currency of this
(b) an appliance, fitting or fixture that uses water agreement, may only enter the residential premises
or is used to supply water that is broken or not in the following circumstances:
functioning properly, so that a substantial amount
23.1 in an emergency (including entry for the
of water is wasted,
purpose of carrying out urgent repairs),
(c) a blocked or broken lavatory system,
23.2 if the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
(d a serious roof leak, so orders,
(e) a gas leak, 23.3 if there is good reason for the landlord to
(f) a dangerous electrical fault, believe the premises are abandoned,
(g flooding or serious flood damage, 23.4 if there is good reason for serious concern
(h serious storm or fire damage, about the health of the tenant or any other
(i) a failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or person on the residential premises and a
water supply to the premises, reasonable attempt has been made to obtain
consent to the entry,
(j) a failure or breakdown of any essential service on
the residential premises for hot water, cooking, 23.5 to inspect the premises, if the tenant is given
heating, cooling or laundering, at least 7 days written notice (no more than
4 inspections are allowed in any period of 12
months),
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 23.6 to carry out, or assess the need for, necessary 27.3 to notify the landlord of any damage caused
repairs, if the tenant is given at least 2 days by removing any fixture attached by the
notice each time, tenant, and
23.7 to carry out, or assess the need for, work 27.4 to repair any damage caused by removing
relating to statutory health and safety the fixture or compensate the landlord for the
obligations relating to the residential reasonable cost of repair.
premises, if the tenant is given at least 2 days 28. The landlord agrees not to unreasonably
notice each time, refuse permission for the installation of a fixture
23.8 to show the premises to prospective tenants by the tenant or to a minor alteration, addition or
on a reasonable number of occasions if the renovation by the tenant.
tenant is given reasonable notice on each
occasion (this is only allowed during the last Locks and security devices
14 days of the agreement),
29. The landlord agrees:
23.9 to value the property, if the tenant is given 7
days notice (not more than one valuation is 29.1 to provide and maintain locks or other
allowed in any period of 12 months), security devices necessary to keep the
residential premises reasonably secure, and
23.10 if the tenant agrees.
29.2 to give each tenant under this agreement
24. The landlord agrees that a person who enters a copy of the key or opening device or
the residential premises under clause 23.5, 23.6, information to open any lock or security
23.7, 23.8 or 23.9 of this agreement: device for the residential premises or
24.1 must not enter the premises on a Sunday or a common property to which the tenant is
public holiday, unless the tenant agrees, and entitled to have access, and
24.2 may enter the premises only between the 29.3 not to charge the tenant for the cost of
hours of 8.00 a.m. and 8.00 p.m., unless the providing the copies except to recover the
tenant agrees to another time, and cost of replacement or additional copies, and
24.3 must, if practicable, notify the tenant of the 29.4 not to alter, remove or add any lock or
proposed day and time of entry. other security device without reasonable
25. The landlord agrees that, except in an excuse (which includes an emergency, an
emergency (including to carry out urgent repairs), order of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy
a person other than the landlord or the landlord’s Tribunal, termination of a co-tenancy or an
agent must produce to the tenant the landlord’s or apprehended violence order prohibiting a
the landlord’s agent’s written permission to enter tenant or occupant from having access) or
the residential premises. unless the tenant agrees, and
26. The tenant agrees to give access to the 29.5 to give each tenant under this agreement
residential premises to the landlord, the landlord’s a copy of any key or other opening device
agent or any person, if they are exercising a right to or information to open any lock or security
enter the residential premises in accordance with device that the landlord changes as soon as
this agreement. practicable (and no later than 7 days) after
the change.
Alterations and additions to the premises 30. The tenant agrees:
27. The tenant agrees: 30.1 not to alter, remove or add any lock or
27.1 not to install any fixture or renovate, alter or other security device without reasonable
add to the residential premises without the excuse (which includes an emergency, an
landlord’s written permission, and order of the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy
27.2 not to remove, without the landlord’s Tribunal, termination of a co-tenancy or an
permission, any fixture attached by the apprehended violence order prohibiting a
tenant that was paid for by the landlord or tenant or occupant from having access) or
for which the landlord gave the tenant a unless the landlord agrees, and
benefit equivalent to the cost of the fixture, 30.2 to give the landlord a copy of the key or
and opening device or information to open

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 any lock or security device that the tenant the tenant notice in writing of the change
changes within 7 days of the change. within 14 days, and
31. A copy of a changed key or other opening device 34.3 if the name, telephone number or business
need not be given to the other party if the address of the landlord’s agent changes or
other party agrees not to be given a copy or the the landlord appoints an agent, to give the
Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal authorises a tenant notice in writing of the change or
copy not to be given or the other party is prohibited the agent’s name, telephone number and
from access to the residential premises by an business address, as appropriate, within 14
apprehended violence order. days, and
34.4 if the landlord or landlord’s agent is a
Transfer of tenancy or sub-letting by tenant corporation and the name or business
32. The landlord and tenant agree that: address of the corporation changes, to give
the tenant notice in writing of the change
32.1 the tenant may, with the landlord’s written within 14 days.
permission, transfer the tenant’s tenancy
under this agreement or sub-let the Copy of certain by-laws to be provided
residential premises, and
[Cross out if not applicable]
32.2 the landlord may refuse permission (whether
35. The landlord agrees to give to the tenant within
or not it is reasonable to do so) to the
7 days of entering into this agreement a copy of
transfer of the whole of the tenancy or
the by-laws applying to the residential premises
sub-letting the whole of the residential
if they are premises under the Strata Schemes
premises, and
Management Act 1996, the Strata Schemes
32.3 the landlord must not unreasonably refuse (Leasehold Development) Act 1986, the Community
permission to a transfer of part of a tenancy Land Development Act 1989 or the Community
or a sub-letting of part of the residential Land Management Act 1989.
premises, and
32.4 without limiting clause 32.3, the landlord Mitigation of loss
may refuse permission to a transfer of part 36. The rules of law relating to mitigation of loss or
of the tenancy or to sub-letting part of damage on breach of a contract apply to a breach
the residential premises if the number of of this agreement. (For example, if the tenant
occupants would be more than is permitted breaches this agreement the landlord will not be
under this agreement or any proposed able to claim damages for loss which could have
tenant or sub-tenant is listed on a residential been avoided by reasonable effort by the landlord.)
tenancy database or it would result in
overcrowding of the residential premises. Rental bond
Note: Clauses 32.3 and 32.4 do not apply to social [Cross out this clause if no rental bond is payable]
tenancy housing agreements. 37. The landlord agrees that where the landlord
33. The landlord agrees not to charge for giving or the landlord’s agent applies to the Rental Bond
permission other than for the landlord’s reasonable Board or the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal
expenses in giving permission. for payment of the whole or part of the rental bond
to the landlord, then the landlord or the landlord’s
Change in details of landlord or landlord’s agent will provide the tenant with details of the
agent amount claimed and with copies of any quotations,
34. The landlord agrees: accounts and receipts that are relevant to the
claim and a copy of a completed condition report
34.1 if the name and telephone number or contact about the residential premises at the end of the
details of the landlord change, to give the residential tenancy agreement.
tenant notice in writing of the change within
14 days, and
34.2 if the address of the landlord changes (and
the landlord does not have an agent), to give

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Smoke alarms Note: Permitted reasons for early termination include
38. The landlord agrees to ensure that smoke destruction of residential premises, breach of the
alarms are installed and maintained in the agreement by the landlord and an offer of social
residential premises in accordance with section housing or a place in an aged care facility. Section 107
146A of the Environmental Planning and of the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 regulates the
Assessment Act 1979 if that section requires them rights of the landlord and tenant under this clause.
to be installed in the premises. 42. The landlord agrees that the compensation payable
39. The landlord and tenant each agree not to by the tenant for ending the residential tenancy
remove or interfere with the operation of a smoke agreement before the end of the fixed term is
alarm installed on the residential premises unless limited to the amount specified in clause 41 and
they have a reasonable excuse to do so. any occupation fee payable under the Residential
Tenancies Act 2010 for goods left on the residential
Swimming pools premises.
[Cross out this clause if there is no swimming pool]
40. The landlord agrees to ensure that the Additional term—pets
requirements of the Swimming Pools Act 1992 have [Cross out this clause if not applicable]
been complied with in respect of the swimming 43. The tenant agrees not to keep animals on the
pool on the residential premises. residential premises without obtaining the landlord’s
consent.
Additional terms 44. The landlord agrees that the tenant may keep the
[Additional terms may be included in this agreement if: following animals on the residential premises:
(a) both the landlord and tenant agree to the terms, ______________________________________
and ______________________________________
(b) they do not conflict with the Residential Tenancies 45. The tenant agrees to have the carpet professionally
Act 2010, the Residential Tenancies Regulation cleaned or to have the residential premises
2010 or any other Act, and fumigated if the cleaning or fumigation is required
(c) they do not conflict with the standard terms of this because animals have been kept on the residential
agreement. premises during the tenancy.
ANY ADDITIONAL TERMS ARE NOT REQUIRED BY LAW Insert any other agreed additional terms here.
AND ARE NEGOTIABLE.] Attach a separate page if necessary.
______________________________________
Additional term—break fee
[Cross out this clause if not applicable] ______________________________________
41. The tenant agrees that, if the tenant ends the ______________________________________
residential tenancy agreement before the end of
the fixed term of the agreement, the tenant must ______________________________________
pay a break fee of the following amount: ______________________________________
41.1 if the fixed term is for 3 years or less, 6 weeks
rent if less than half of the term has expired ______________________________________
or 4 weeks rent in any other case, or ______________________________________
41.2 if the fixed term is for more than 3 years,
[specify amount]:_____________________ ______________________________________
This clause does not apply if the tenant terminates ______________________________________
the residential tenancy agreement early for a reason
that is permitted under the Residential Tenancies ______________________________________
Act 2010. ______________________________________
______________________________________

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Notes 4. Ending a periodic agreement
If this agreement is a periodic agreement it may be
1. Definitions ended by the landlord or the tenant by giving written
In this agreement: notice of termination. The notice may be given at any
landlord means the person who grants the right to time. The landlord must give at least 90 days notice and
occupy residential premises under this agreement, the tenant must give at least 21 days notice.
and includes a successor in title to the residential
5. Other grounds for ending agreement
premises whose interest is subject to that of the
tenant. The Residential Tenancies Act 2010 also authorises the
landlord and tenant to end this agreement on other
landlord’s agent means a person who acts as
grounds. The grounds for the landlord include sale of
the agent of the landlord and who (whether or not
the residential premises, breach of this agreement by
the person carries on any other business) carries on
the tenant and hardship. The grounds for the tenant
business as an agent for:
include sale of the residential premises (not revealed
(a) the letting of residential premises, or when this agreement was entered into), breach of this
(b) the collection of rents payable for any tenancy agreement by the landlord and hardship. For more
of residential premises. information refer to that Act or contact NSW Fair
rental bond means money paid by the tenant as Trading on 13 32 20.
security to carry out this agreement.
6. Warning
residential premises means any premises or part
It is an offence for any person to obtain possession
of premises (including any land occupied with the
of the residential premises without an order of the
premises) used or intended to be used as a place of
Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal if the tenant
residence.
does not willingly move out. A court can order fines and
tenancy means the right to occupy residential compensation to be paid for such an offence.
premises under this agreement.
tenant means the person who has the right to
occupy residential premises under this agreement,
and includes the person to whom such a right
passes by transfer or operation of the law and a
sub-tenant of the tenant.
2. Continuation of tenancy (if fixed term
agreement)
Once any fixed term of this agreement ends, the
agreement continues in force on the same terms as a
periodic agreement unless the agreement is terminated
by the landlord or the tenant in accordance with the
Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (see notes 3 and 4).
Clause 5 of this agreement provides for rent to be able
to be increased if the agreement continues in force.
3. Ending a fixed term agreement
If this agreement is a fixed term agreement it may be
ended by the landlord or the tenant by giving written
notice of termination. The notice may be given at any
time up until the end of the fixed term but cannot take
effect until the term ends. The landlord must give at
least 30 days notice and the tenant must give at least
14 days notice.

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Signed by the landlord/agent Signed by the tenant (1)
Name of landlord/agent Name of tenant

Signature of landlord/agent Signature of tenant

on the day of 20_ _ on the day of 20_ _

in the presence of (witness) in the presence of (witness)
Name of witness Name of witness

Signature of witness Signature of witness

Signed by the tenant (2) Signed by the tenant (3) and any other tenants
Name of tenant Name of tenant/s

Signature of tenant Signature of tenant/s

on the day of 20_ _ on the day of 20_ _

in the presence of (witness) in the presence of (witness)
Name of witness Name of witness

Signature of witness Signature of witness

The tenant acknowledges that, at or before the time of signing this residential tenancy agreement, the tenant was
given a copy of the New tenant checklist published by NSW Fair Trading.
Signature of tenant/s

For information about your rights and obligations as a landlord or tenant, contact:
(a) NSW Fair Trading on 13 32 20 or www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au, or
(b) Law Access NSW on 1300 888 529 or www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au, or
(c) your local Tenants Advice and Advocacy Service at www.tenants.org.au

For information about your rights and responsibilities under this agreement, contact Fair Trading at www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au or call 13 32 20. 11