Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms

• the tenant's rights and obligations,
• the landlord's duties regarding repairs and maintenance,
• how the tenancy may be ended, and
• how the tenant can make a complaint against another tenant or against the council.

• The tenancy runs on a four-weekly basis. Rent is payable on the first Monday of each 4-week period.
• The tenant is responsible for keeping the property clean and in good order.
• The tenant must take his/her turn with the other tenants in keeping the common parts clean and tidy.
• If the tenant has exclusive use of a garden, the tenant must maintain it and keep it tidy. If the garden is shared with other tenants, they must all take turns to maintain it.
• The council is responsible for keeping the property wind and watertight, tenantable and fit for human habitation.
• One pet is allowed without the council's permission, unless the dwelling is a sheltered housing property or flat. Certain animals are not allowed under any circumstances.
• Tenants must not engage in harassment or anti-social behaviour, which could result in the tenancy being ended.
• The tenant may take in lodgers, sub-let the property, assign or exchange the tenancy with the council's written permission.

Prepare a Security Deposit Refund and Claim Statement for Repairs and Cleaning with this easy-to-use template for outgoing tenants.

This form sets out:

• termination date of the tenancy,
• amount of interest accrued on the deposit (if any),
• itemized list of amounts deducted from the deposit and retained by the landlord, and what those deductions are for,
• balance of the deposit being returned to the tenant, or, if applicable, the amount that the tenant still owes the landlord.

This Security Deposit Refund and Claim Statement for Repairs and Cleaning is in MS Word format, and is easy to download, fill in and print.

What should you do if your tenant wants to break his/her lease? You can both sign this South Australia Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential properties only. A different form is required for commercial tenancies.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay an early termination fee.
• This agreement lets the tenant buy out of the lease and allows the landlord to start searching for new tenants quickly.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of South Australia.

This Co-Signer Agreement gives landlords in SA who let to students / minors the security of knowing that the tenant's obligations under the tenancy agreement will be met.

• Have an adult responsible for the minor (a parent or guardian) sign the Agreement.
• The Agreement will remain in force throughout the term of the tenancy.
• The landlord is authorised to check the co-signer's credit.
• The co-signer guarantees the payment of rent, cleaning charges, charges for damages, and any other amounts payable by the tenant under the tenancy agreement / lease.
• This is an editable digital legal form compliant with South Australia laws.
• Available in MS Word format.

Let dorm rooms to university students in South Australia under this Dormitory Housing Tenancy Agreement.

• The university housing authority grants the student a license to use a dormitory room, toilet, bath, kitchen, lounge, and the common areas of the dormitory.
• Any unpaid rent and other amounts owing by the student may be deducted from the rental bond.
• The student must notify the landlord immediately if s/he ceases to be a student of the university.
• If the student terminates the tenancy early, he/she must remains liable for the rental for the balance of the term unless the housing authority can find a replacement tenant.

The South Australia Dormitory Housing Tenancy Agreement template is downloadable and easy to use.

SA tenants, do you share a house or flat with one or more other people? Be sure that everyone understands their obligations with this Shared Tenancy Agreement for South Australia.

• how rental expenses are to be divided up among the tenants, including rent, security deposit ⁄ bond, long distance telephone and other expenses;
• responsibility for damage and repairs by the flatmate responsible;
• termination by a flatmate;
• what happens if a flatmate defaults in performing their obligations;
• disposal of abandoned property left behind when a flatmate moves out;
• a set of house rules to be followed by all tenants.

Cancel a tenant's lease before the end of the lease term with this South Carolina Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.

• This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
• This Agreement is for residential tenants only. A different form is required for commercial rental properties.
• The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
• The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
• Fully editable and easy to customize to fit your circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.

Transfer an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this South Carolina Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the current landlord, the purchaser of the property (new landlord) and the tenant, and is part of the documentation required to sell the premises to the new owner.
• The current landlord assigns the lease to the new landlord, and the tenant covenants to pay rent to the new owner and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The current landlord and the purchaser agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• This form can be used for either commercial or residential rental properties.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.

Lease a house or apartment in South Carolina to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year.
• The security deposit must not exceed 1 1/2 months' rent. The deposit must be returned to the tenant within 30 days of the end of the tenancy, minus any deductions for unpaid rent or damages to the premises.
• The tenant must give the landlord prompt notice of any needed repairs. The landlord must make all inside and outside repairs in a timely manner.
• The tenant may not make any alterations or improvements without the landlord's express permission.
• Pets are not allowed unless the landlord gives written permission. An additional pet deposit may be required.
• There are provisions in the lease for a parking stall (if applicable). Only the vehicle(s) listed in the lease are allowed to park in the designated parking.
• The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• This template lease is fully editable and can be easily customized to meet your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of South Carolina.