Residential Lease and Tenancy Forms

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.

You can easily extend the term of a tenant's lease with this South Australia Lease Extension Notice and Agreement for Fixed Term Lease.

• This downloadable template constitutes written notice and an offer to the tenant from the landlord to extend the term of the lease when the original lease term expires.
• Specific clauses, such as the amount of rent, can be amended.
• All other provisions of the original lease are made a part of the extension agreement and continue to be in effect throughout the extended term.
• This is a reusable legal form which is fully editable to meet your needs.
• Download the form, fill in the details, and print it for signature.

The South Australia Fixed Term Lease Extension Notice and Agreement complies with the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 and Regulations.

• The rental agreement can be used for either a furnished or unfurnished room.
• The tenant pays for full room and board.
• The tenancy can be by the week, fortnight or month.

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.

This South Carolina Lease Co-Signer Agreement is for any landlord who is signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student).

• A parent or guardian of the tenant must sign the Agreement.
• The co-signer agrees to allow the landlord to run a credit check.
• The co-signer guarantees payment of the rent, and that the tenant will comply with the rental agreement.
• Once signed, the form should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in the State of South Carolina.