Property

Notify the New Zealand Tenancy Services Centre of a change in the landlord of a rental property with this easy online form.

• The form allows you to easily notify Tenancy Services when the property changes ownership or when a new managing agent is retained to manage the rental unit.
• This is a free PDF form supplied by the New Zealand Department of Building and Housing - Tenancy Services.
• Click the Download button to download the PDF or to fill in the form online.

Notify New Zealand Tenancy Services of a change in tenants in a rental property with this online Change of Tenant form.

• Use this form if the tenant is a new tenant to be added to the bond record.
• This is a free PDF form supplied by New Zealand Tenancy Services.
• Click the Download button to download the PDF or to fill in the form online.

Learn how to show and market a rental property to prospective tenants with this list of guidelines and tips.

The checklist contains information and tips about different aspects of marketing a rental unit, including:

• how to advertise a vacant rental unit,
• how to stage an open house,
• ensuring that tenants receive relevant information about the property and about the surrounding neighborhood,
• highlighting the special features of the property, and
• how to make the property as appealing as possible to potential renters.

Rental Application Included

The form also includes a Rental Application form, which you should always keep handy during viewings so that interested parties can fill it out on the spot.

Format and Usability

The checklist form is available in MS Word format and is fuilly customizable. This is a generic form that can be used anywhere.

Lease a business premises in China with this template Commercial Lease Contract, which favors the tenant.

• The landlord will supply electricity, water and heat to the premises, and will ensure that any defects are remedied.
• The landlord is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for the use of the premises, and ensuring that the premises complies with all laws and regulations.
• The landlord is responsible for repairs to interior fixtures and to the exterior of the premises.
• It is the landlord's responsibility to maintain adequate property and liability insurance.
• The tenant will pay for any damage to the premises for which the tenant is responsible.
• The tenant may not arbitrarily remodel, rebuild or make changes to the basic structure of the premises.
• The tenant is responsible for obtaining and installing required fire prevention equipment, and carrying out fire safety drills and fire prevention measures.
• The landlord will perform the renovations and the tenant will pay the costs.
• This legal form is available in English language version. A Chinese translation of the document may also be required for it to be legally enforceable.

Lease state-owned land in China with this fully editable Land Lease Agreement.

• The annual rent for the land is established in accordance with relevant State policies and by agreement of the parties' directors.
• The tenant is responsible for paying any additional land fees levied by the State.
• A late payment penalty will be assessed for any rent payment not made when it is due.
• The tenant has the option to extend the lease at the end of the term.
• The tenant must comply with all applicable land use laws and regulations of the PRC, as well as provincial and local policies.
• The land use rights do not include underground resources, public infrastructure or utilities.
• Ownership of the land remains with the State, and the tenant will only have the right to use the land.
• Any development plan must be approved prior to commencement of any construction.

Rent a research laboratory premises in China to a tenant with this Lease Contract for Science Research Facility.

• The premises will be used only for scientific research and operations.
• Prior to the start of the lease period, the landlord will perform any renovations required to render the premises suitable for the tenant's use, and will install utility meters, phone and communications lines, and ensure that smoke detectors, air conditioning and electrical and water lines are functional.
• The tenant has the option to renew the lease prior to the expiration of the initial lease term, and a pre-emptive right to purchase the premises if the landlord intends to sell.
• Either party may withdraw early from the lease, upon written notice and by paying the other party liquidated damages.
• The tenant is responsible for adopting all necessary fire prevention measures, and for maintaining its own insurance.

Obtain a lease commitment for a commercial office building in Beijing prior to its being available for occupancy with this Office Building Pre-Lease Contract.

• The owner of the office building warrants that the building will be free of existing mortgages or potential legal claims.
• Prior to fitting up the building or installing equipment, lighting or advertising that can be seen from outside, the tenant must provide its construction or installation plans to the property manager for approval.
• Upon termination of the Contract, the owner has the right, at its option, to ask the tenant to remove all of its fitting up, alterations and installations from the building.
• The tenant has a pre-emptive right to renew its lease at the end of the term, and to purchase the building in the event that the owner intends to sell.
• The owner is responsible for providing the electricity, coal gas, water and sewage facilities to the building, and the tenant is responsible for paying for the delivery of these services.
• The owner is responsible for the costs of repairing any damage to structural elements, drainage pipes, pipelines, power cables, etc.
• The Contract includes a Pre-Sale Agreement between the parties, setting out the terms under which the tenant would purchase the building from the owner.
• The Contract is in accordance with the Contract Law of the People's Republic of China and the Building Regulations.

Temporarily lease commercial space in China to a business tenant with this Short Term Commercial Lease.

• The tenant will have the option to renew the lease by giving written notice to the landlord prior to the end of the initial term .
• If the tenant holds over after the termination of the lease, the landlord has the right to collect an occupancy fee based on the then current market rental rate.
• Either party has the right to terminate the lease early.
• The tenant shall pay fees for electricity telephone, decoration supervision fees and a decoration security deposit, in addition to the security deposit to be held against nonpayment of rent or damages to the premises.
• The landlord is responsible for paying all taxes and fees payable in connection with the lease of the premises.
• There will be an initial rent-free period for decoration of the premises, during which the landlord will provide the necessary water, electrical supply, lifts and traffic access.
• The tenant must apply to the relevant government department for any required business license, and must observe the laws of the PRC in conducting its business.
• If the government demands repossession of the building for public purposes, the tenant agrees to turn over possession.
• The lease contract includes a set of Building Rules and Regulations governing the use and occupancy of the building by tenants.

Provide each tenant in the buildings you manage with a set of Cleaning Instructions for Tenants Moving Out of a Rental Property.

• The instructions explain how windows, walls, ceilings, and exterior areas are to be cleaned.
• Special instructions are included for bathrooms, kitchen, appliances and carpets.
• You can help reduce your cleaning costs and lost time if tenants are aware of what is expected of them at the end of their tenancy.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable so you can customize it for each rental building you manage.

Use this free Closing Settlement Statement to adjust amounts due from the buyer and seller in a real estate sale.

• The Statement sets out any final adjustments to be made for taxes, special assessments, closing costs, legal fees and realtor commissions.
• The buyer and seller complete the form jointly, and each one certifies that the information they have given is true and correct.
• It can be completed either by hand or on the computer.
• The form can be used in any State.
• Download the free USA Closing Settlement Statement and fill in the blanks, then print it for signature.