T E N A N C Y A G R E E M E N T
AGREEMENT dated the << >> day of << >> 20 << >> Landlord: Tenant: Property: <<Landlord's name>> of <<Landlord's address>> <<Tenant's name>> of <<Tenant's address>> The house [and garden] at:- <<Address>> <<Address>> <<Address>> together with the fixtures and furniture specified in the inventory signed by the parties ( Inventory ) Term: A term of five years from the << >> day of << >> 20 << >> Rent: << >> per calendar month payable in advance on the << >> day of every month ( Due Date ) during the term of the tenancy 1. LETTING The Landlord lets and the Tenant takes the Property for the Term at the Rent. 2. THE DEPOSIT 2.1 The Tenant must pay a deposit of <<sum>> ( Deposit ) to the Landlord or the Landlord s agent on the signing of this Agreement. 2.2 The Landlord must place the deposit with an authorised scheme and confirm details of the scheme to the Tenant within 30 days of the start of the tenancy. 2.3 The Landlord and Tenant agree that interest (if any) accrued on the Deposit shall be paid to the Tenant. 2.4 The Landlord shall notify the Tenant within 10 working days of the tenancy ending if the Landlord intends to withhold all or part of the Deposit. 2.5 The Landlord shall inform the administrator of the tenancy deposit scheme within 20 working days of the end of the tenancy either that the
Deposit is to be repaid in the sum agreed between the Landlord and Tenant or that the parties are in dispute as to the amount to be repaid. 3. DECORATION 3.1 The Tenant agrees with the Landlord to keep the property in good repair and to notify the Landlord in writing of any problems or disrepair at the property 3.2 The Landlord agrees with the Tenant to carry out repairs in a timely manner in accordance with his obligations in section 6.2 3.3 The Landlord agrees that the Tenant can decorate the interior walls of the Property by painting or wallpapering the walls. The Tenant has to seek the written consent of the Landlord before commencing any redecoration, but the Landlord agrees not to unreasonably withhold such consent. 4. RENT REVIEWS 4.1 The Landlord can review the rent annually on the anniversary of the commencement of the tenancy agreement. The Landlord can decide to keep the rent at the same level, or to increase the rent in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or (delete as appropriate) 4.1 The Landlord can review the rent annually on the anniversary of the commencement of the tenancy agreement. The Landlord can decide to keep the rent at the same level, or to increase the rent at a flat rate of 2% per year 4.2 The Landlord must confirm any increase in rent in writing to the Tenant with at least one month s written notice of the intended increase. 5. THE TENANT S OBLIGATIONS 5.1 The Tenant agrees with the Landlord: 5.2 Rent, Council Tax and utilities 5.2.1 To pay the Rent in advance on the Due Date without deduction by << method of payment and account details >>.
5.2.2 To pay all Council Tax and to indemnify the Landlord in respect of any Council Tax which (during the tenancy) the Landlord becomes obliged to pay because the Tenant ceases to live at the Property. 5.2.3 To pay to the relevant authorities all charges in relation to the supply of electricity gas or water (including sewerage) services to the Property during the tenancy and to pay all charges for the use of any telephone and cable services at the Property during the tenancy. 5.2.4 To pay the television licence fee in respect of any television set at the Property. 5.3 Repair and maintenance of the Property and contents 5.3.1 To use the Property in a reasonable and careful manner and to keep the interior of the Property in good and clean condition. 5.3.2 To make good all damage caused to the Property (including the Landlord s fixtures and fittings) or to any other property owned by the Landlord through: a) any breach of the obligations set out in this Agreement; b) any improper use by or negligence of the Tenant or any person at the Property with the Tenant s permission. 5.3.3 To keep the items specified in the Inventory clean and in a good condition, save for fair wear and tear, and to make good or replace with articles of the same sort and equal value such as may be lost broken or destroyed (or at the option of the Landlord to pay compensation to the Landlord). 5.3.4 To keep the Property heated to a reasonable level during the winter months to prevent damage to the Property or the water pipes drains tanks and other plumbing apparatus by cold weather. 5.3.5 To replace all light bulbs batteries and electrical fuses which become defective. 5.3.6 To give the Landlord written notice of any damage or loss to the Property or the contents as it comes to the attention of the Tenant.
5.3.7 If the Landlord gives to the Tenant written notice of any failure to carry out any repairs which are the obligation of the Tenant, the Tenant agrees to carry out such repairs within 1 month of receiving such notice. If the Tenant fails to do so the Landlord or his agents and workmen shall be entitled to enter the Property to perform the said works the cost of which will be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord upon demand. 5.3.8 To clean the windows at least every 3 months and at the end of the tenancy. 5.3.9 To maintain the garden and keep it free from weeds and litter and not to make any alteration to the layout of the garden or to the composition of trees shrubs plants or turf. 5.3.10 Not to remove any items from the Inventory from the property without the Landlord s written consent. 5.3.11 Not to smoke or to allow any visitors to the property to smoke inside the property 5.4 Access for Landlord 5.4.1 To allow the Landlord and/or his agent or anyone with Landlord s written authority to enter the Property at reasonable times of the day to inspect its condition and state of repair and to carry out any necessary repairs provided the Landlord has given reasonable notice (with regard to the work to be undertaken) beforehand. 5.4.2 In cases of emergency to allow the Landlord or anyone with the Landlord s authority to enter the Property at any time and without notice. 5.4.3 During the last 60 days of the tenancy to allow the Landlord and/or his agent to enter and view the Property with prospective tenants or occupiers at reasonable times of the day and subject to reasonable notice (usually 24 hours). 5.4.4 To allow the Landlord and/or his agent access to inspect the Property by prior arrangement at quarterly intervals throughout the tenancy and in the final month of the tenancy. 5.5 Use of the Property
5.5.1 To use the Property as a private home only and not to carry on any profession trade or business at the Property. 5.5.2 Not to do anything on the Property which may be illegal or cause damage or annoyance to the Landlord or occupiers of any adjoining property. 5.5.3 Not to have any dangerous or inflammable substance in the Property apart from those needed for general domestic use. 5.5.4 Not to display any notice or advertisement that is visible from outside the Property. 5.5.5 Not to keep on the Property any domestic pet without first obtaining the Landlord s written consent. The Landlord agrees not to unreasonably withhold consent. 5.5.6 Not to leave the Property unoccupied for more than 21 consecutive days without giving notice to the Landlord. 5.5.7 Not to assign or sublet the Property or any part of the Property, or to allow anyone to lodge at the Property. 5.5.8 Not to replace or add any new locks to the Property without the previous written consent of the Landlord (except in emergency). If any locks are changed or added, the Tenant agrees to provide a full set of keys, at the Tenant s expense to the Landlord or the Landlord s Agent. 5.5.9 Not to alter or extend any electrical wiring plumbing or gas installation on the Property. 5.5.10 Not to erect any satellite dish or television aerial without the prior consent in writing of the Landlord. 5.6 Notices 5.6.1 To forward to the Landlord all correspondence addressed to the Landlord and any notice, order or proposal relating to the Property 5.7 End of the tenancy
5.7.1 At the end of the tenancy to remove the Tenant s belongings from the Property and leave the Property clean and tidy so that the Property is ready for immediate re-occupation. 5.7.2 When vacating the property to hand over to the Landlord or the Landlord s agent all keys to the Property. If the Tenant fails to do so the Landlord shall have the right to change all security locks to the Property at the Tenant s expense. 5.8 Landlord s costs 5.8.1 To indemnify the Landlord against all reasonable costs and expenses arising from any breach of this Agreement by the Tenant, or through any steps which the Landlord takes to enforce the terms of this Agreement. 6 THE LANDLORD S OBLIGATIONS 6.1 The Landlord agrees with the Tenant: 6.1.1 That the Tenant may enjoy the Property during the tenancy without any interruption from the Landlord. 6.1.2 To repay to the Tenant any Rent paid for any period during which the Property has been made uninhabitable, as long as the Property has not been made uninhabitable by the wilful destruction or negligence by the Tenant. 6.1.3 To assist the Tenant in making a claim for Housing Benefit or any state benefit available to assist with the rent due and to provide all information to the Tenant, the local authority or any public body as quickly as possible. 6.1.4 Not to unreasonably withhold consent if the Tenant wants to keep a domestic pet at the property. 6.2 Repairing Obligations 6.2.1 To keep the property in good repair through the tenancy 6.2.2 To repair and maintain in working order the supply of water, gas, electricity, central heating and hot water systems 6.2.3 To respond to repairs within the following timescales:
6.2.3.1 Emergency repairs (meaning repairs required in order to avoid a danger to health, risk to the safety of residents in the property or serious damage to the property or its contents) to be attended to within 24 hours except where this is not practicable, in which case the Landlord will make satisfactory temporary repairs until full remedial works can be carried out. 6.2.3.2 Urgent repairs (meaning repairs to defects which materially affect the comfort or convenience of residents) within 5 working days of the problem being reported to the Landlord. 6.2.3.3 Standard (non-urgent) repairs (meaning day-to-day repairs not falling within the above categories) within 28 days of the defect being reported to the Landlord. 6.2.4 To have a Gas Safety Check carried out annually, and to provide the Tenant with a copy of the Gas Safety Certificate after each check
7 TERMINATION 7.1 After the expiry of the first ten months of the tenancy, the Tenant may give a minimum of two months written notice at any time to end this Agreement. Or (delete as appropriate) 7.1 After the expiry of the first four months of the tenancy, the Tenant may give a minimum of two months written notice at any time to end this Agreement. (three year contract) 7.2 After the expiry of the first ten months of the tenancy, the Landlord may give a minimum of two months written notice at any time to end this Agreement but only where he wishes to sell the property. The Landlord must provide written confirmation from his conveyancing solicitor of the proposed sale, confirming that an offer has been accepted on the property. Or (delete as appropriate) 7.2 After the expiry of the first four months of the tenancy, the Landlord may give a minimum of two months written notice at any time to end this Agreement but only where he wishes to sell the property. The Landlord must provide written confirmation from his conveyancing solicitor of the proposed sale, confirming that an offer has been accepted on the property. (three year contract) 7.3 If the Tenant does not: (a) Pay the rent within 14 days of the date it is due or (b) Comply with the obligations set out in this agreement Then the Landlord may make an application to Court for an order for possession. This right must be exercised in the correct way through the Courts and only the Court can order the Tenant to give up possession of the property. 8 INTERPRETATION 8.1 Any obligation on the Tenant in this Agreement not to do an act or thing includes an obligation not to allow another person to do such act or thing. 8.2 Whenever there is more than one person comprising the Landlord or the Tenant their obligations may be enforced against all of them jointly and
against each of them individually. 8.3 If there is any disagreement between the parties as to any matter contained in or arising from this agreement, then either party may refer this matter to an independent arbitration scheme for determination. 8.4 This Agreement shall be governed by the law of England and Wales SIGNED AS A DEED by <<Name of Landlord >>.. Landlord in the presence of Witness Signature. Witness name Address. SIGNED AS A DEED by <<Name of Tenant(s)>>. Tenant(s) in the presence of Witness Signature. Witness name Address.