The Simple Property Lease Agreement serves as a foundational document for establishing rental relationships in New Zealand's property market. This document is essential when a property owner (landlord) wishes to lease their property to a tenant under New Zealand law, particularly in compliance with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and Healthy Homes Standards. The agreement is designed to protect both parties' interests by clearly outlining rights, responsibilities, and obligations. It includes critical information such as rental terms, payment schedules, maintenance responsibilities, and compliance requirements. While comprehensive enough to cover all essential aspects of a lease, this Simple Property Lease Agreement remains straightforward and accessible, making it suitable for standard residential tenancies while ensuring legal compliance in the New Zealand jurisdiction.
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1. Parties: Identification and contact details of the landlord/lessor and tenant/lessee
2. Background: Brief context about the property and purpose of the lease
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Property Details: Specific description of the leased premises including address and any included fixtures/fittings
5. Term of Lease: Start date, end date, and any renewal options
6. Rent and Bond: Rental amount, payment frequency, method of payment, and bond details
7. Utilities and Outgoings: Responsibility for utilities, rates, and other property-related expenses
8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of landlord and tenant for property maintenance
9. Use of Premises: Permitted use of the property and any restrictions
10. Tenant Obligations: Standard responsibilities and requirements for tenants
11. Landlord Obligations: Standard responsibilities and requirements for landlords, including Healthy Homes Standards compliance
12. Insurance: Requirements for property and contents insurance
13. Access and Inspections: Rights and notice requirements for landlord access
14. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the lease
15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law and dispute resolution
16. Execution: Signing section with date and witness requirements
1. Pets: Rules regarding keeping pets on the property - include when pets are permitted
2. Body Corporate: Include for apartments/units to address body corporate rules and requirements
3. Subletting: Include if subletting or assignment is permitted
4. Alterations: Include if tenant is permitted to make modifications to the property
5. Fixed Term Conversion: Include for fixed-term tenancies to address conversion to periodic
6. Property Manager: Include when a property manager is appointed to act on landlord's behalf
7. Guarantor: Include when a guarantor is required for the tenant's obligations
8. Special Conditions: Include for any unique requirements or agreements specific to this lease
1. Schedule 1: Property Inventory: Detailed list of fixtures, fittings, and furniture included in the lease
2. Schedule 2: Property Condition Report: Detailed description of property condition at start of lease
3. Schedule 3: Body Corporate Rules: If applicable, copy of body corporate rules
4. Schedule 4: Healthy Homes Standards Compliance: Details of property's compliance with Healthy Homes Standards
5. Schedule 5: Maintenance Schedule: Specific maintenance responsibilities and schedules
6. Appendix A: Photos: Photographic evidence of property condition
7. Appendix B: Required Insulation Statement: Statutory insulation statement as required by law
8. Appendix C: Property Plans: Floor plans and property boundaries if relevant
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