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Information and forms to help make renting work for you from the start.

Residential tenancy agreement

Residential tenancy agreement [PDF 75 KB, 4 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Form
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This form is for landlords and tenants to fill in together before the tenant moves in. It sets out the key things the landlord and tenant agree to do, like when rent is paid, if pets are allowed etc. It also includes a property inspection section where the landlord and tenant can look at the property together and record the condition of different parts.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

All about tenancy bonds

All about tenancy bonds [PDF 63 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet explains what a bond is, how to lodge it, how to transfer it, and how to get a bond refund.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Bond lodgement form

Bond lodgement form [PDF 128 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Form
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This form is for landlords and tenants to fill in at the beginning of the tenancy. It records how much bond money the landlord has collected, and it is sent with the money to the Department of Building and Housing to be held until the tenancy ends and the tenant moves out.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Contact details for the landlord

Landlord's contact details [RTF 37KB 1 page].

What sort of publication it is: Template letter
Who it's for: Landlords
What it contains: This is a template letter is for landlords to record their contact details and other emergency numbers, and then give it to their tenant.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

What insurance do I need?

What insurance do I need? [PDF 60 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet explains the insurance landlords and tenants should have, and what happens if an insurance company takes over a claim.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Rental payments and records

Rental payments and records [PDF 55 KB, 1 page].

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet explains rent receipts and statements.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Keeping accurate rent records and rent summary

Rent summary from start of tenancy [PDF 118 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Template
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This form can be used by landlords and tenants to track the payment of rent during a tenancy.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Water charges - who pays?

Water charges - who pays? [PDF 59 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet describes who is responsible for paying water charges in which situations.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Rental properties used in the manufacture of methamphetamine (P)

Rental properties used in the manufacture of methamphetamine (P) [PDF 63 KB, 2 pages].

What sort of publication it is: Information sheet
Who it's for: Landlords and tenants
What it contains: This information sheet explains what action landlords and tenants should take if they suspect a property has been used as a P lab.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)

Flat/House Sharing agreement

Flat/House Sharing agreement [PDF 38 KB, 1 page].

What sort of publication it is: Form
Who it's for: Tenants
What it contains: Flat/house sharing agreements between tenants and other flatmates are not covered under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Tenants and other flatmates will, however, find it useful to have a written agreement. The following is a sample of what could be included in an agreement. This agreement is between the Head Tenant and Flatmate to fill in together before the Flatmate moves in. It sets out the key things the Head Tenant and Flatmate agree to do, like when rent is paid, if pets are allowed etc.

How much it costs: Free
How to get it: Download it or call 0800 83 62 62 (0800 TENANCY)