Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms

Make sure your letting paperwork complies with the Residential Tenancies Act. Download this Queensland General Tenancy Agreement for your tenants.

• This form of tenancy agreement is for houses and flats, and cannot be used for movable dwellings (caravans, mobile homes).
• The Tenancy Agreement can be used for either a fixed term tenancy (such as 1 year) or a periodic tenancy (month to month, etc.).
• If there is more than one tenant, each one is responsible for performing the tenant's obligations under the agreement.
• The template covers the procedure the landlord must follow in order to increase the rent, and instructions for the tenant to make an application to the tribunal if the tenant considers the increase to be excessive.
• The landlord is responsible for paying all taxes, rates and levies for the property, except for charges for metered services (electricity, water, etc.), which must be paid by the tenant.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the State of Queensland, Australia.

Learn your rights and responsibilities as a tenant under Queensland law with this free Pocket Guide for Tenants, Form 17a issued by the Residential Tenancies Authority.

• The pamphlet outlines what your duties as a tenant are, and what your landlord (lessor) is responsible for. 
• There is information about the rental agreement, rental bond, entry and exit condition reports, rent increases, and charges for water, electricity, etc.
• The pamphlet also contains instructions on what can happen if you or your landlord breach the rental agreement, and how the parties can resolve disputes or problems.
• Download your free copy of the Queensland Pocket Guide for Tenants directly from the RTA website by clicking the link.

Prepare a Refund of Rental Bond with this free Form 4, issued by Queensland Residential Tenancies Office.

• This form is to be completed and signed by the landlord, the agent, and the tenant to request the refund of a rental bond at the end of the tenancy.
• The form includes information about rental bonds and instructions for completion.
• It also includes information on what to do if the parties do not agree on the refund amount.
• Form 4, available in PDF format.

• The rental agreement can be used for either a furnished or unfurnished room.
• The tenant pays for telephone charges, prorated water, electricity and gas rates.
• The tenant must abide by the house rules.
• The tenant must keep the room clean, and must not cause damage.
• The tenancy can be by the week, fortnight or month.

QLD 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 Queensland tenancies.

• 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.

Transfer a rental bond in Queensland with this free Form 3, Transfer of Rental Bond, under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994.

• This form is used to transfer a rental bond from one tenancy to another (usually a different rental property).
• All relevant parties must agree to the transfer of funds.
• The form includes information about rental bonds and instructions for completion.
• Available in PDF format from the QLD Residential Tenancies Authority.

Prepare a Rent Review Memorandum with this free template form for UK landlords.

• The form must be signed by both the landlord and the tenant following each rent review date, to signify their agreement as to the amount of the new rent.
• This is a free downloadable form in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the United Kingdom.

Are you looking for a place to rent? This free Rental Property Checklist for Tenants will help you keep track of the pros and cons of each rental property you look at.

• The checklist includes:
  • a list of things to look for when renting a property,
  • what to do once you have found a place you think is right for you, and
  • what you should do before you move in.
• This free Rental Property Checklist for Tenants is provided in MS Word format.

Do you have a prospective tenant who wants to see a rental unit at a time when you're not available? Have them sign this Rental Property Viewing Agreement before you give them the key. For property letting in Australia only.

• When the prospective renters sign the form, they should also provide a personal item (such as a credit card or driving licence) and a specified cash deposit for the key, which will be returned to them when they return the key.
• This reusable rental template can be used by landlords or letting agents.
• The template is for residential properties, but could also be edited for commercial and retail spaces as well.
• You can use the form in any state or territory.
• Don't miss out on an opportunity to let a rental because of bad timing. Buy and download the form, and allow potential tenants to do a self-guided tour of the unit.

Give potential tenants a chance to view a rental unit with this Rental Property Viewing Agreement for residential rentals in Canada.

• Have the prospective tenants sign the Agreement before you provide them with a key to view the property.
• They must also provide a personal item (such as a credit card) and a cash deposit for the key, which will be returned to them when they return the key. The landlord agrees to return the personal item regardless, but will retain the deposit if the key is not returned.
• This reusable rental template is a handy form for landlords and rental property managers.
• This is a Canadian legal form that can be used in most provinces and territories except Quebec.
• The template is available as a MS Word download. Other formats available on request.