Hi All,
I am in the process of taking over the management of my 3 (so far) properties and have done up this first draft of my special conditions form. I was wondering if the forum could read it and give me any tips on :
1. Have I left any important ones out
2. Are any of mine unreasonable.
Would really appreciate the feedback.
Thanks,
Jimbo
1.The tenant ackknowledges that they are responsible for having the carpets professionally cleaned at their expense upon vacating & to provide a receipt. The property will be inspected & if not found to be of a satisfactory standard, as per the entry condition report considering fair wear & tear, and a second inspection is necessary to check cleaning or rectification, then a fee of $30.00 will be charged to the tenant to cover the Lessor's costs.
2. Cars parked on the property are to be currently registered & roadworthy.
3. A fee of $40.00 applies for any dis-honoured cheque.
4. An administration fee will be charged should recourse to a collection agency be required.
5. Tenants are aware that rent must be in advance at all times. Failure to do so will be in contradiction to the tenancy agreement.
6. The bond is not to be used in lieu of rent at any time, in particular, in the final stages of this agreement. The rent must be paid up to and including the final day of the tenancy, when keys are returned in accordance with this agreement. The exit report will be done ASAP, on the first business day after the keys are returned where possible.
7. Caravans are not permitted to remain on the property without written consent.
8. Gutter cleaning is the tenant's responsibility. Gutters should be cleaned annually and also just before the tenant vacates or the cost may be taken from the bond held. If preferred, we can arrange cleaning for you at your expense.
9. If the tenant's vehicle is leaking any fluid such as oil, it is the tenant's responsibility to place a tray under the vehicle to keep the floor free of oil stains.
10. The lessor warrants that pest control treatment has been carried out on the premises prior to commencement of the tenancy. Subsequently, the tenant is required to have professional pest control maintenance on the premises, no less frequently than annually, and also on vacating the property, and to produce evidence to the agent (dated official receipt).
11. The tenant agrees to clean the premises upon vacating - that is, walls, doors, cupboards, floors, windows, oven, hotplates, toilet, bathroom, surrounding yard etc.
12. Maintaining the surrounding land - eg. mowing the lawn - is the responsibility of the tenant, and it should be kept neat and tidy at all times.
13. Tenants breaking their lease are reminded that they will be responsible for advertising and other reasonable costs of the agent or owner including rent until the property is re-let to tenants suitable to and at the sole discretion of the agent, and a letting fee equal to 1 weeks rent if so charged to the landlord. 14. Under no circumstances are picture hooks/nails or any adhesives to be affixed to walls or doors without prior approval of agent.
I am in the process of taking over the management of my 3 (so far) properties and have done up this first draft of my special conditions form. I was wondering if the forum could read it and give me any tips on :
1. Have I left any important ones out
2. Are any of mine unreasonable.
Would really appreciate the feedback.
Thanks,
Jimbo
1.The tenant ackknowledges that they are responsible for having the carpets professionally cleaned at their expense upon vacating & to provide a receipt. The property will be inspected & if not found to be of a satisfactory standard, as per the entry condition report considering fair wear & tear, and a second inspection is necessary to check cleaning or rectification, then a fee of $30.00 will be charged to the tenant to cover the Lessor's costs.
2. Cars parked on the property are to be currently registered & roadworthy.
3. A fee of $40.00 applies for any dis-honoured cheque.
4. An administration fee will be charged should recourse to a collection agency be required.
5. Tenants are aware that rent must be in advance at all times. Failure to do so will be in contradiction to the tenancy agreement.
6. The bond is not to be used in lieu of rent at any time, in particular, in the final stages of this agreement. The rent must be paid up to and including the final day of the tenancy, when keys are returned in accordance with this agreement. The exit report will be done ASAP, on the first business day after the keys are returned where possible.
7. Caravans are not permitted to remain on the property without written consent.
8. Gutter cleaning is the tenant's responsibility. Gutters should be cleaned annually and also just before the tenant vacates or the cost may be taken from the bond held. If preferred, we can arrange cleaning for you at your expense.
9. If the tenant's vehicle is leaking any fluid such as oil, it is the tenant's responsibility to place a tray under the vehicle to keep the floor free of oil stains.
10. The lessor warrants that pest control treatment has been carried out on the premises prior to commencement of the tenancy. Subsequently, the tenant is required to have professional pest control maintenance on the premises, no less frequently than annually, and also on vacating the property, and to produce evidence to the agent (dated official receipt).
11. The tenant agrees to clean the premises upon vacating - that is, walls, doors, cupboards, floors, windows, oven, hotplates, toilet, bathroom, surrounding yard etc.
12. Maintaining the surrounding land - eg. mowing the lawn - is the responsibility of the tenant, and it should be kept neat and tidy at all times.
13. Tenants breaking their lease are reminded that they will be responsible for advertising and other reasonable costs of the agent or owner including rent until the property is re-let to tenants suitable to and at the sole discretion of the agent, and a letting fee equal to 1 weeks rent if so charged to the landlord. 14. Under no circumstances are picture hooks/nails or any adhesives to be affixed to walls or doors without prior approval of agent.
