ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY For letting a furnished dwelling house

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1 ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY For letting a furnished dwelling house Important Notes - This Tenancy Agreement is a legal and binding contract and it may not be terminated early unless the agreement contains a break clause, or written permission is obtained from the Landlord. The Tenant is responsible for payment of the rent for the entire agreed fixed term. - Where there is more than one tenant, all obligations, including those for rent and repairs can be enforced against all of the tenants jointly and against each individually. Where the tenancy is subject to deposit protection then joint tenants may have to nominate a lead tenant to act on their behalf with the Landlord or Tenancy Deposit Scheme provider of their alternative dispute resolution service provider. - If you are unsure of your obligations under this agreement, then you are advised to take independent legal advice before signing. General Notes 1. This agreement is intended to create an Assured Shorthold Tenancy as defined in Section 20 of the Housing Act 1988 and the Provisions for the recovery of possession by the Landlord in Section 21 thereof apply accordingly (as amended by the Housing Act 1996) save where the Landlord serves notice under paragraph 2 of the Schedule 2A to that Act. 2. Prospective tenants should have an adequate opportunity to read and understand the tenancy agreement before signing in order for this agreement to be fully enforceable. 3. This agreement may be used for residential tenancies of three years or less. Agreements for tenancies of a longer duration should be drawn up by deed. 4. Section 11, Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 these obligations require the Landlord to keep in repair the structure and exterior of the dwelling, and to keep in repair and proper working order the installations for the supply of water, gas and electricity and the installations in the Property for space heating and heating water. 5. Section 196 of the Law of Property Act 1925 provides that a notice shall be sufficiently served if sent by registered or recorded delivery post (if the letter is not returned undelivered) to the Tenant at the Property or the last known address of the Tenant or left addressed to the Tenant at the Property. 6. This agreement has been drawn up after consideration of the Office of Fair Trading s Guidance on Unfair Terms in Tenancy Agreements. 7. If you accept a tenancy deposit under this tenancy, it must be dealt with in accordance to the statutory rules under sections of the Housing Act Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2XS Telephone Fax lettings@2cproperties.com Registered in England No A full list of directors is available for inspection at any of our offices.

2 Particulars THIS AGREEMENT is made the date specified below BETWEEN the Landlord and the Tenant. It is intended that the tenancy created by this Agreement is and shall be an assured shorthold tenancy within the meaning of the Housing Acts. Landlord(s): INSERT Landlord s Address: 5-6 Clifton Down Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 4AG Telephone: management@2cproperties.com Landlord s Agent: 2C Properties Agents Contact Details: Tenant(s): INSERT Property: The property include all the areas listed in the particulars as provided by the landlord or Landlord s Agent and are INSERT ADDRESS Rent: INSERT This sum must be payable in four installments in advance by way of a standing order mandate made payable to the 2C Properties Account on the 1 st July 2017, 1 st October 2017, 1 st January 2018 and 1 st April Term: Is a fix term commencing on INSERT and expiring on the INSERT Deposit: The Deposit referred to in Clause 3 of the Letting Provisions is the amount of INSERT and is payable to 2C Properties account upon or before signing this agreement. The deposit will be held in the relevant Deposit Protection Scheme. Contents/Condition: The Contents compromising the furnishing and effects listed in the inventory (including and items subsequently supplied by the Landlord) are included in the Tenancy and such Inventory shall be evidence of their existing condition. A check-in meeting must take place between the Tenant and the Landlord/Clerk within 10 days of the start of the Tenancy. This check-in is to take place at the Property to hand over the keys and Inventory including Contents and Condition Report. At check-in the Inventory and Condition Report and Contents are to be checked and verified and the Inventory signed by both the Tenant and the Landlord and cannot be amended after this appointment. Failure to complete a check in meeting within 10 days of the start of the Tenancy will mean the Inventory held by the Landlord shall be deemed to be correct and a true record of the state and condition of the Property and the Contents. Commencement and Termination: The Landlord agrees to let and the Tenant agrees to take a Tenancy of the Property for the Term at the Rent described above and on the conditions of the Letting Provisions set out below. Letting Provisions The Tenant agrees with the Landlord: 1. Nomination of Lead Tenant 1.1. The Tenant nominates The Lead Tenant to accept all notifications related to the Property concerning, viewings, deposits, maintenance, inspections or general matters, prior to, during or post the Tenancy. 2. Landlord and Tenant Agreement 2.1. The Landlord agrees to let and the Tenant agrees to take the Property and Contents for the Term at the Rent payable as above The Tenant agrees with the Landlord: That the Tenant has been supplied with a copy of the Terms and Conditions of 2C Properties and agree to abide by them.

3 Not to change or cause to be changed the telephone number relating to the Property without permission of the Landlord That where the Rent is accepted from a party other than the Tenant, it shall be deemed to be accepted for and on behalf of the Tenant To insure all personal possessions and accidental damage caused by the tenant to the furniture, fixtures and fittings within the property and understands that none of these items can be claimed from the Landlords insurance Not to introduce any water-bed into the Property without the Landlord s prior written consent To maintain and be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the television aerials, satellite dish and similar signal receipt devices (if any in the Property). The Landlord shall not accept any responsibility for unsatisfactory radio or television reception. 3. Deposit 3.1. The Tenant pays the Deposit as security for the performance of the Tenant's obligations and to pay and compensate the Landlord for the reasonable costs of any breach of those obligations. It is specifically agreed that this money is not to be used by the Tenant as payment for any rent due under this agreement. No interest shall be payable on this Deposit. The balance of the Deposit to be paid to the Tenant as soon as reasonably possible after conclusion of the tenancy, less any reasonable costs incurred for the breach of any obligation as agreed by the appropriate deposit scheme, details of which are contained in the scheme's Deposit Prescribed Information and website The Tenant shall follow the procedures of the relevant tenancy deposit protection scheme to seek recovery of the Deposit or to resolve a dispute over recovery of all or part of the Deposit The Landlord or his Agent shall make reductions of the Deposit in respect of: Arrears of rent, charges for previous arrears of rent or other nuisance occasioned to the Landlord by the failure of the Tenant to behave in a tenant-like manner or to observe the terms of this Agreement The cost of replacing, repairing damages or where items in the Inventory are missing, decorating and professionally cleaning the property, fixtures, fittings or the contents so they are to the same standard as the commencement of the tenancy (reasonable wear and tear accepted). This includes damage that has occurred due to the Tenant not cleaning or maintaining the property. The cost of employing a gardener to return the garden to the condition as the commencement of the Tenancy with cut grass, weeds removed, bushes trimmed and rubbish cleared. The cost of removing any personal belongings left behind by the Tenants after the end of the Tenancy and the cost of cleaning the windows inside and outside If the deposit shall be insufficient the tenant shall pay to the Landlord such additional sums as shall be required to cover all costs charges expenses properly due. The Tenants liability is not limited to the sum of the Deposit and further sums will be due to the Landlord within 10 days of demand in writing Any deductions, if needed, will be divided equally between the Tenants as this is a joint and several tenancy. The tenant will have to discuss/resolve any conflict between themselves if they consider there is a discrepancy regarding the appointment of charges. 4. Rent and Charges 4.1. To pay the Rent in advance without any deduction or set off either legal or equitable and as the Landlord requires by standing order mandate. The Tenant is responsible for ensuring all standing order mandates are correctly set up by the bank and this should be checked by the Tenant as being set up before the first payment is due To pay promptly to the authorities to whom they are due, water and sewerage charges, gas, electric, telephone and council tax (if any) relating to the Property, where they are incurred during the period of the agreement, including any which are imposed after the date of this Agreement (even if of a novel nature) and to pay the total cost of any reconnection fee relating to the supply of water, gas, electricity and telephone if the same is disconnected. The Tenant will indemnify the Landlord against claims, costs or payment demanded made or incurred during the Tenancy by reason of the Tenant ceasing to be resident in the Property. The Tenant agrees to notify the Landlord prior to changing supplier for any of the utility services stated above.

4 4.3. That in the case of a breach of the terms of the tenancy by the Tenant, a reasonable administrative charge may be made in addition to the costs of any remedial work, in order to compensate the Landlord or his Agent his reasonable expenses If the Rent payment is not honoured or cancelled by the Tenant during the term of the lease without prior agreement with the Landlord, the Tenant must pay: An administration fee of 30 (including VAT) for each time the rent is overdue by 5 days A further charge of 30 (including VAT) if the Rent is not forthcoming within 10 days of the rent due date A fee of 30 (including VAT) for each additional correspondence sent by post, or visit to the Property An administration fee of 45 (including VAT) if a representative from 2C properties has to visit the property requesting payment for rent arrears A fee of 15 (including VAT) for administering and dealing with bounced payments A fee of 30 (including VAT) for extra visits to the property after the tenancy has ended as a result of tenant neglect or other failure to comply with the terms of this agreement A fee of 10 (including VAT) for returning overpaid rents due to standing orders not being cancelled Any bank charges incurred by the Landlord or his Agent resulting from dishonoured cheque or standing order mandates drawn by the Tenant for all Rent and other payments due to the Landlord and his Agent To pay interest at the rate of 4% per annum above the base rate for the time being of Lloyds Bank Plc on any Rent arrears of more than fourteen days calculated from the Rent due date until the date upon which it is actually paid in full The Tenant will be liable for any reasonable charge or other cost incurred as a result of missed appointments where a prior arrangement has been made between the Landlord and Tenant for tradesmen to visit, inspect or work at the Property An administration fee of 15 is payable upon providing an Agent/Landlord reference An administration fee of 12 is payable upon providing additional copies of the contract To complete a standing order mandate to enable the rent to be paid by standing order. Any rent paid by an alternative method will result in a 10 administration charge being applied by the Agent The Tenant shall not withhold payment of Rent of any other monies payable under the Agreement on the grounds that the Landlord is or may be in breach of any of his obligations to the Tenant whether under the terms of his Agreement or imposed by statute or otherwise The Tenant is responsible for applying for exemption / discounts that may be applicable to the Tenant during the tenancy to include Council tax exemptions To pay the cost of the Television License in respect of the Premises if the Tenant uses television services To pay costs for replacing, repairing damages, decorating and professionally cleaning to the property, fixtures, and fittings within the property communal areas. If fault cannot be contributed to a particular party or resident the cost will be shared between all resident residing within the effected building. This is too include all shared communal areas within a block of flats. 5. Repair and Maintenance 5.1. To notify the Landlord immediately of any maintenance issues and or event which cause or may cause damage to the Property, fabric of the building or be a danger to the Tenant. Where the Tenant may have doubt as to the seriousness of the maintenance report they are to treat the matter as an emergency and during office hours contact the Landlord or

5 out of these hours contact the emergency number supplied. Where the Tenant reports a defect or requests a repair this action is authority for the Landlord to attend without further notice of access Not to damage the Property and Contents or make any alteration or addition to the Property without written permission of the Landlord not to be unreasonably refused To keep the interior of the Property and the Contents in at least as good and clean condition and repair as they were at the commencement of the tenancy, with fair wear and tear excepted, and to keep the Property reasonably aired and warmed To pay the reasonable costs incurred by the Landlord in replacing or repairing any furniture or other contents, lost, damaged or destroyed by the Tenant or at the option of the Landlord, replace immediately any furniture or other contents, lost, damaged or destroyed by the Tenant, and not to remove or permit to be removed any furniture or other contents from the Property That the Landlord or any person authorised by the Landlord may at reasonable times of the day on giving 48 hours written notice, (unless in the case of an emergency) enter the Property for the purpose of inspecting its condition and state of repair. The Tenant shall permit the Property to be viewed on reasonable notice (no less than 24 hours) at all reasonable times To replace all broken glass in doors and windows damaged during the tenancy where the damage has been caused by the Tenant or their guests Not to affix any notice, sign, blue-tack, attach poster or other thing to the internal or external surfaces of the Property in such a way as to cause damage The Tenant must paint any wall(s) damaged by them, which includes marks to the wall, from corner to corner To take all reasonable precautions to prevent damage by frost. Leave heating on twice a day whilst away or over the Christmas period to ensure the Property s temperature does not fall below 10 degrees In order to comply with the Gas Safety Regulations, it is necessary: That the ventilators provided for this purpose in the Property should not be blocked That brown or sooty build up on any gas appliance should be reported immediately to the Landlord Not to obstruct or cause any blockage to the drains, pipes, sinks or baths Not to introduce into the Property any portable heaters fired by liquid or bottled gas fuels without the Landlord's prior written consent That the Tenant shall be responsible for testing all smoke detectors (if any) fitted in the Property on a regular basis and replace the batteries as necessary To immediately replace all light bulbs / strips / outside light that may cease to work during the term of the Tenancy and the Landlord does not provide any ladders to the Tenant in changing these bulbs In the event that the washing machine, dishwasher, cooker, fridge/freezer or any other item/s supplied by the Landlord becomes defective or breaks down in any way the Tenant will notify the Landlord. If there is a current warranty or service contract the Tenant will contact the supplier and / or the warranty company, service provide (details of which will be supplied to the Tenant) and this Tenancy authorises the Tenant to act as the Agent on behalf of the Landlord and to deal with and make any necessary appointments and negotiations as necessary to produce a speedy and effective remedy for any defects in so far as the defect is covered under warranty and not to incur liability on behalf of the Landlord. If the defective item is not under warranty, the Landlord will seek to rectify the item or provide a replacement within a reasonable amount of time In the event of the Tenant reporting a defect which results in the calling out of a contractor and no fault is discovered or a fault is discovered which is directly attributable to an act or default of the Tenant, the Tenant shall pay and be responsible for the contractors account and this account is to be settled in full in 30 days from the date of repair.

6 5.13. Should the Tenant call out a contractor without prior permission from the Landlord the Tenant will be liable for all costs unless acting reasonably to effect emergency repairs that are causing a danger to the fabric of the building or the Tenant for which the Landlord is liable, having due regard to the emergency procedures that maybe in place. 6. Property Use 6.1. To use the Property only as a private residence for occupation by the Tenant only and not to carry on any profession trade or business or let apartments or rooms Not to leave the Property vacant for more than 30 consecutive days without first notifying the Landlord in writing and to keep the Property locked and secure using all security measures put in place by the Landlord and use at all times all door and window locks as reasonable Not to do or permit or suffer to be done in or on the Property any act or thing which may be a nuisance, damage or annoyance to a person residing, visiting or otherwise engaged in lawful activity or the occupiers of the neighbouring premises Not to use the Property for any illegal or immoral purposes Where the Landlord's interest is derived from another lease ("The Headlease") then it is agreed that the Tenant will observe the restrictions in the Headlease applicable to the Property. A copy of the Headlease, if applicable, is attached Not to keep or store any bicycles/motorised vehicle equipment or appliance of any type whatsoever within the premises or common parts except in the position (if any) specifically designated by the Landlord for the purpose Not to damage or injure the premises or make any alterations or additions to the premises, including putting up shelves (without consent) and decorating Not to smoke, light candles or use illegal substances inside the house at any time or allow any guests or visitors to do so. This includes not to permit to be done on the Property anything that may invalidate any insurance of the property against fire or otherwise or increase the ordinary premium for such insurance. Should there by any damage to decoration, soft furnishings and/or carpets from smoking, hot appliances or any form of naked flame, the Tenants will be liable for any professional cleaning, redecoration or replacement items required Damage caused through the use of irons, hair straighteners or any other hot appliances is not deemed fair wear and tear and as such the Tenant should take all precautions necessary to ensure damage is not caused to the fabric or contents of the Property through their use Not to make noise or play radio, television, audio equipment or musical instrument in or about the Property so as to cause nuisance to neighbours of other adjoining residents or people in the immediate area. Not to permit to be done on the Property anything that may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or Agent of the Tenants or occupiers of any adjoining rooms or properties Not to undertake activities or use the Property in a manner that will cause the Landlord to be approached by neighbours, management companies, local authorities etc. seeking remedial action against the Tenant Not to damage the property or the building or make any alteration in or addition to it or the electrical or plumbing system or install television/internet provider equipment or decorate or change the style or colour of the decoration without written permission of the Landlord. The Tenant will be responsible for the cost of the reinstatement or redecoration at the end of the Tenancy. Not to hang any posters, pictures or other items to the interior or exterior of the building using nails, blu tac, sellotape or their equivalent but only to hang posters, pictures or other items in the premises using picture hooks with the Landlord s prior written consent Not to fix or suffer to be fixed to the exterior or windows of the Property any notice board sign advertisement or poster and not to permit any clothes or fabrics to be hung out or exposed for drying or airing so as to be visible from outside the Property Not to install or change any internal or external door locks or alarm codes and agree that the Landlord or Agent shall hold a spare set of keys for all doors. The Tenant will be liable for the cost of replacement door locks or door repairs. Where damage has occurred to the door locks during the Tenancy for whatever reason, apart from damage caused by wear and tear or the Landlord and/or his contractors, the Tenants are liable to pay for lock repairs or replacements and the key replacements. In particular, the front door lock must not require a key to open it to get out; this is a requirement

7 of the Private Sector Housing Department at Bristol City Council. The Landlord does not allow locks to be fitted to individual bedrooms in any circumstances To return all keys at the end of the Tenancy and in default to pay for securing the Property against re-entry including changing locks and cutting keys as necessary and to pay any reasonable Landlord or Agents fees in arranging the same Not to store or permit or allow to be stored or keep in or upon the Property or any part thereof any gas oil paraffin heater or store any other fuel burning appliance or any combustible fuel of any kind Not to prop open any fire door or remove any fire door self closer To keep clear all hallways, landings or common areas of any building of which the Property forms a part and the Tenant must keep these areas clear of post and or junk mail. In the case of a flatted property, in conjunction with other proprietors/occupiers, to sweep and clean the common stairway, hallway and any other common area every calendar month or pay the share of costs attributable to the Property. This includes any common garden area. The Landlord reserves the right to remove or have removed any such obstruction or hazard and to charge any reasonable costs to the Tenant for so doing Tenants agree to regular (weekly) cleaning of the property and to keep the interior of the Property and the Landlord s fixture and fittings, contents clean and in good condition, repair and decoration. The Tenants are to undertake a full deep clean to the Property to include all appliances at least every three months, this includes the washing machine, where the Tenant agrees to pay the cost of repairs to it should it break down from tenant misuse during their Tenancy. The Tenants will also be liable for the costs of a drainage clearance company should the drains become blocked by excess food/non biodegradable items being tipped down the sinks/toilets/showers/baths Tenants must keep the rooms ventilated and heated during the cold weather so as to not create condensation, which can result in mould and mildew. Stains and/or damage caused by condensation and created by lack of ventilation/heating on the part of the Tenants, will be charged to the Tenants and this will be deducted from the Deposit Tenants agrees to clean the inside and outside windows of the property and any blinds / curtains as often as necessary and at least every three months during the tenancy and at the end of the tenancy The Tenant agree to deep clean the Property in readiness for any inspection carried out by the Landlord. The Tenant will be given a 72 hour notice prior to an intial cleanliness inspection. Should any cleaning or other action be required the Tenant will be given 48 hours to carry this out prior to a re-inspection. If this is not done then the Landlord reserves the right to give written notice to the Tenant the day before they intend to carry out the work to make good such breach and the Tenant will pay the Landlord such costs incurred To defrost all fridges and freezers every three months Not to dry anything on any of the radiators in the Property and to be responsible for any damage caused No account to use any open fires within the Property Not to enter onto or place any item on any roof or in any attic space or external windowsill or gutter Not to bring or allow to be brought onto the Property any items (including electrical items) that are not fully compliant with all current regulations (as amended) and only to use these items in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and to indemnify the Landlord against any loss through their misuse. 7. No Disposals Subletting or Sharing 7.1. Not to assign sub let underlet charge or part with or share possession or occupation of the whole or any part of the Property and not to grant any license to occupy the same or part thereof without the written approval of the Landlord. 8. Animals and/or Pets 8.1. Not to keep any cats or dogs at the Property and not to keep any other animals, reptiles or birds (or other living creatures that may cause damage to the Property, or annoyance to neighbours) on the Property without the Landlord's written consent. Such consent, if granted, to be revocable, on reasonable grounds by the Landlord.

8 9. Garden / Car Parking (if applicable) 9.1. If the Tenancy includes a garden as described in the Particulars to use it as a private garden only and to keep it clean and tidy and properly cultivated and free from weeds and the grass regularly (monthly during the growing season) mown and hedges / shrubs regularly trimmed and will undertake a full and proper tidy of any garden to include all areas at the end of the winter and spring terms. Unless stated on the Inventory gardening equipment is not provided Not to lop, top, cut down, remove or otherwise injure any trees shrubs or plants growing upon the property (with the exception of normal pruning) or to alter the general character of the garden and to cultivate the same in a reasonable manner according to the season of the year and so to deliver up the same at the termination of the Tenancy in the same good and well maintained condition If the Tenancy includes car parking spaces as described in the Particulars or the Tenant has access through or over any part of the Property either solely or communal they are to regularly sweep and keep clean and clear leaves and debris moss and other growths and to use such areas for private parking of motor vehicles and no works or maintenance may be carried out or allow to be carried out to such vehicles and not to allow untaxed vehicles on the car park and to indemnify the Landlord against any costs of removal and storage of the same. 10. Refuse & Vermin To remove all rubbish from the premises, during and at the end of the Tenancy. To properly and safely store refuse and recycling at the property to avoid odorous piles of poor refuse management. To dipose of all rubbish and recycling through the services provided by the local authority Not to leave any refuse outdoors except on the day of collection and then only in a properly closed receptacle and to ensure that the refuse is collected and disposed of and not to use plastic bags or any other unauthorised storage media and to remove all items left on the street paths or other area if refuse is not collected on the day of collection Where complaints about rubbish are received, the Landlord will notify the Tenant to advise them about the complaint. The Tenant will be given until 5pm the following day to clear and tidy the area removing any rubbish to the correct licensed tip. Should the Tenant fail to remove the rubbish a contractor will attend and remove the items for which a charge will be levied. This charge is 5.00 per rubbish sack (subject to a minimum charge of 35.00). This charge will be split evenly between all residents living at the Property At the expiration of the Tenancy to ensure that any refuse receptacles provided by Bristol City Council or other appointed contractors are left empty and washed out and the refuse is removed of and disposed of to the correct licensed tip or registered transfer station The Tenant agrees that any items left in the Property at the end of the Tenancy maybe removed and disposed of without further notice. If applicable charges to cover the removal and disposing can be deducted from the Deposit Pay and arrange for the removal of all vermin (from 2 weeks after the commencement of the Tenancy), pests and insects, during the term, woodworm and wood burrowing insects excepted, unless such infestation occurs as a failure of the Landlord to fulfill their repairing obligations. 11. Electrical Equipment / Appliances To keep all electrical and other working appliances (except gas appliances) in good working order and at least up to the standard pertaining when the Tenant took possession To keep all electric lights in good working order and in particular to replace all fuses, bulbs, fluorescent tunes as and when necessary. Also any replaceable or disposable filters, vacuum bags etc to be replaced, at the end of the tenancy. 12. Landlord Entry To allow the Landlord to enter the Property for any reason to include Property Inspections the next day upon giving notice except in the event of an emergency or when maintenance has been reported when the Landlord may attend the same day. The Landlord can give such notice by pre-paid first class post hand delivered letters telephone calls or messages or to either the Lead Tenant or Tenant If the Property falls within a controlled parking zone the Tenant agrees to provide the Landlord with visitor parking permits on request for which the Landlord agrees to reimburse the Tenant with any agreed associated costs.

9 13. Costs To pay all fees expenses and costs incurred by the Landlord including Legal, Surveyor s or Agents fees: In preparing and serving a notice upon the Tenant for any breach of any the provisions of the Tenancy notwithstanding forfeiture is avoided otherwise than by relief granted by the court In the preparation and service of a Schedule of Breaches of the Tenancy during or at the expiration of the Tenancy In connection with the recovery of Rent arrears due under this Tenancy In relation to any request for consent required under this Tenancy whether such consent is given or refused. 14. Other Tenant Responsibilities Within seven days of receipt thereof, to send to the Landlord or Agent all correspondence addressed to the Landlord or the owner of the Property and any notice, order or proposal relating to the Property (or any building of which the Property forms part) given, made or issued under or by virtue of any statute, regulation, a consequence of any breach of the agreements on the part of the Tenant in this Agreement That where the Property is left unoccupied, without prior notice in writing to the Landlord, for a prolonged period, the Tenant has failed to pay rent for that period, has shown no intention to return, the Tenant is deemed to have surrendered the Tenancy. This means that the Landlord may take over the Property and re-let it. 15. At the Start and During the Tenancy The Tenant Agrees: To locate the position of the stop taps (gas, electric and water) and note their location in a visible place for future reference by all Tenants, guests or person that may enter the Property To notify the Landlord immediately upon taking possession should they not understand how the stop taps (emergency control valves) for gas, water and electricity work and with how to isolate these unaided in the event of an emergency To notify the Landlord immediately upon taking possession should they not be able to locate and ensure they are fully compliant with how the fire alarm and or burglar alarm (if applicable) is operated Not to alter the operation of, cover or disable the smoke detector, emergency lighting or tamper with the fire alarm system or disable or alter the operation of the burglar alarm Not to alter the alarm codes without prior written consent by the Landlord Not to interfere with or misuse the fire fighting equipment Not to tamper with sockets, plugs, spurs, consumer units or cause the overloading of any electrical wiring within the Property To ensure that all utility supplies have been transferred into the name of the Tenant/s, to include council tax and water service charges. 16. End of Tenancy At the expiration of the Tenancy the Tenant agrees to return possession of the Property and: To arrange for the Property to be cleaned to the same standard as noted on the Inventory or as amended on the Inventory including all carpets, soft furnishing and curtains which shall have been soiled during the Tenancy To make good, pay for the repair of, or replace all such items of the fixtures, fittings, furniture and effects as shall be broken, lost, damaged or destroyed during the Tenancy (reasonable wear and tear excepted).

10 To leave the oven in the same state of cleanliness as it is listed in the Inventory To defrost and fully clean any fridge or freezer To attend a check out meeting with the Landlord/clerk as applicable on or before the expiration of the Tenancy. The check out is to take place at the Property to hand over all the keys, Property File and conduct a full and final inspection. The inventory including Contents and Condition Report are to be checked and verified by both the Tenant and Landlord/Clerk. Should the Tenant choose not to be present at the check out, it is agreed that the check out report carried out in their absence is accurate To leave the Contents at the end of the tenancy approximately in the same places in which they were positioned at the commencement of the tenancy Provide full details of the utility suppliers if requested by the Landlord and to ensure that all utility suppliers have been correctly closed and all accounts paid in full and all associated equipment has been removed from the Property prior to vacation An independent inventory clerk will be used to conduct the check in and out. The Tenant will be responsible for the cost of the final check-out inspection priced at 12% of one month s rent. This should be paid with the last rental payment or deducted from the deposit, dependent on which action the Landlord chooses In the event that the Tenant shall unlawfully repudiate or attempt to unilaterally terminate this Agreement prior to the expiry of the Tenancy and without prejudice to all claims by the Landlord against the Tenant at common law or otherwise to pay the Landlord the full costs of re-letting the property (including all disbursements) and all and any loss of rent or other monies incurred by the Landlord as a result of the same. 17. The Landlord Agrees with the Tenant as Follows: The Tenant shall have quiet enjoyment of the Property against the Landlord and all persons claiming title through the Landlord. 18. The Parties Agree: If at any time the whole or any part of the Rent shall be unpaid for 14 days after it becomes due (whether legally demanded or not) or if there is any reach of the Tenancy the Landlord shall be entitled in addition to any other right to repossess the whole or any part of the Property and this Tenancy shall immediately then terminate but without affecting the Landlord s right to sue the Tenant for any breach of covenant. If at any time during the Term any of Grounds to 15 inclusive or 17 set out in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 apply the Landlord may thereupon bring the Terms to an end and seek an order for possession may also be sought under the terms of Grounds 1 and 2 Schedule 2 Housing Act To return to the Tenant whole or part of any Rent payable for any period while the Property is rendered uninhabitable by accidental fire. The amount in case of dispute to be settled by arbitration and either party may appoint an arbitrator and in default of agreement either party may make reference to the president for the time being of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors whose normal practice address is within two miles of the Clifton Down Shopping Centre and his decision should be final and binding on both parties The Deposit is payable to the Landlord as security for the performance of the Tenant obligations. The Landlord agrees to deal with the deposit in accordance with one of the Tenancy Deposit Schemes set out in Part 6 Chapter 4 of the Housing Act Where more than one person is named as Tenant their obligations shall be joint and several. References to the Landlord include those entitled to the reversion immediately expectant on the determination of this Tenancy. Tenant shall include his successors in title. The singular shall include the plural and vice versa and the masculine shall include the feminine and vice versa To deliver to the Landlord within 5 days of the receipt a copy of any notice order direction proposal or other thing issued under or by virtue of any statute regulation order direction or bye law by any competent authority or person relating to the Property or any building of which the Property forms part or to the Landlord.

11 19. Additional Clauses The Landlord may carry out internal or external repairs, alterations, upgrading or refurbishment during the University of Bristol Summer Holiday/ UWE and at any time during the Christmas and Easter holidays of the said University. Any such works, which will be carried out, will be notified to the Tenant in writing prior to the commencement of works Unless the Landlord is notified in writing and signed by the Tenant any end of Tenancy meeting and deposit refund will be via the nominated Lead Tenant. This Lead Tenant must be present at the checkout. Only the Lead Tenant present at the check out will have the authority to deal with any disputes on behalf of the Tenants Should the group individually or as a whole remain in the Property for a second term the original Inventory as agreed and signed for (allowing for amendments to cover replacement furniture or appliances or maintenance, refurbishment upgrades expected) will be the document to be referred to at the vacation of the Property Where a Property has the benefit of allocated parking the Landlord reserves the right to suspend this facility if the area is required during the day to day maintenance of the building. Should this be the case the Tenant the Tenant will be notified in advance in writing by / telephone or by post. The First Schedule (attach a separate sheet if necessary) SIGNED by the LANDLORD(S) :- (or the Landlord s Agent) Name:. Signature:... Signed by the TENANT(S) :- Name(s): Signature(s):... Date: