TENANT INFORMATION
Before making the decision to rent a premise, it is important to understand the various rules and regulations that come with the territory.
For instance the general rules include paying the rent on time and keeping the premises clean and without damage. Likewise, the landlord has the responsibility of ensuring the premises are clean when you move in, keeping it in good repair and that you are not unnecessarily disturbed.
A Residential Tenancy Application form helps the landlord check your references and credit history. You must be aware that paying a ‘holding deposit’ may not guarantee you the property, but it could commit you to a lease.
The Residential Tenancy Agreement is a legal contract between you and the landlord, which sets out the terms and conditions of the renting. This is also referred to as the ‘lease’.
It should include:
- Property location
- Total rent amount
- Amount of bond money
- Start and end date of the tenancy term
- The landlord’s name
This information was obtained from Consumer Affairs Victoria which also supplies the fact sheet “Before you decide to rent” and the booklet “Renting a home: A guide for tenants and landlords” |
