A residential tenancy agreement, often called a lease, sets out the terms agreed between you and your tenant and the rights and responsibilities that apply to the tenancy.
Depending on your state or territory and the type of tenancy, the agreement will generally cover:
- The landlord's and tenant's details
- The rental property address
- Whether the tenancy is fixed-term or periodic
- The start date and, for a fixed-term tenancy, the end date
- The amount of rent and how and when it is paid
- The bond, where applicable
- The standard terms required under your state's tenancy laws
- Any additional terms that are permitted and agreed between you and the tenant
Each state and territory has its own prescribed or approved tenancy agreements, terms and requirements, so always use the current documents applicable where your property is located.
Be careful when adding your own special conditions. Additional terms cannot override the tenant's rights or your obligations under residential tenancy law, and a term that conflicts with the law may be invalid or unenforceable.
Before the tenant moves in, make sure both parties have completed the agreement and that the tenant receives the required copy and any other prescribed documents.
No Agent Property provides access to rental forms and resources through MyPlace. Because tenancy forms and laws can change, check that you're using the current documents required by your state or territory.
For more information, see our Condition Reports and Why They Matter and How to Lodge the Bond guides.