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Private Rental Agreement

"I need a Private Rental Agreement for a furnished apartment in Auckland, New Zealand, starting from March 1, 2025, with specific clauses for body corporate rules and a pet allowance for one cat."

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This Private Rental Agreement template is designed for use in New Zealand residential tenancy situations, complying with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and related regulations including the Healthy Homes Standards. It should be used when establishing a formal residential tenancy between a landlord/property owner and tenant(s). The agreement includes essential provisions covering rent, bond, maintenance, utilities, and other key aspects of the tenancy relationship. It incorporates mandatory requirements under New Zealand law while providing flexibility to accommodate various residential property types and tenancy arrangements. This document is regularly updated to reflect changes in New Zealand tenancy legislation and provides a legally compliant foundation for residential tenancy relationships.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord and tenant(s), including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Brief context setting out the intention to create a residential tenancy agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Property Details: Full description and address of the rental property

5. Term of Tenancy: Specifies whether periodic or fixed-term tenancy and relevant dates

6. Rent and Bond: Rental amount, payment frequency, method, and bond details

7. Utilities and Outgoings: Responsibilities for utility payments and other property-related expenses

8. Maintenance and Repairs: Obligations regarding property maintenance, repairs, and reporting issues

9. Tenant Rights and Obligations: Standard tenant responsibilities and rights under the law

10. Landlord Rights and Obligations: Standard landlord responsibilities and rights under the law

11. Insurance: Insurance requirements and responsibilities

12. Access and Inspections: Rules regarding landlord access and property inspections

13. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the tenancy

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between parties

15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law and entire agreement

16. Execution: Signing provisions and date of agreement

Optional Sections

1. Pets: Rules regarding pet ownership - include when pets are permitted

2. Body Corporate: Include for apartments/units with body corporate rules

3. Subletting and Assignment: Include if subletting or assignment is permitted

4. Special Conditions: Any unique terms specific to this tenancy

5. Gardening and External Maintenance: Include for properties with gardens or external areas requiring maintenance

6. Parking: Include when specific parking arrangements are part of the tenancy

7. Additional Occupants: Include when there are rules about additional occupants or maximum occupancy

8. Swimming Pool/Spa: Include when property includes these facilities

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule 1: Property Inventory: Detailed list of furnishings, appliances, and their condition

2. Schedule 2: Property Condition Report: Detailed report on property condition at start of tenancy

3. Schedule 3: Body Corporate Rules: Applicable body corporate rules if property is in an apartment complex

4. Schedule 4: Healthy Homes Standards Compliance: Details of property's compliance with Healthy Homes Standards

5. Schedule 5: Insulation Statement: Mandatory statement about property's insulation

6. Schedule 6: Property Photos: Photographic evidence of property condition

7. Appendix A: Key Collection Form: Details of keys/security devices provided

8. Appendix B: Maintenance Request Form: Template for reporting maintenance issues

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ tiktok³ÉÈ˰æ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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