# HouseLink Lease Clause Checklist

Use this to review a rental agreement before signing.

## Parties and Property

- Full names and contact details of landlord, tenant, agent, or caretaker.
- Property address and areas included in the lease.
- Parking, storage, garden, cottage, shared areas, and access rules.

## Money

- Rent amount, currency, due date, grace period, and payment method.
- Deposit amount, purpose, deductions, inspection process, and refund timing.
- Utilities, levies, refuse, security, gardener, WiFi, borehole, generator, and shared-service fees.
- Late-payment process and receipts.

## Term and Notice

- Lease start date and end date.
- Renewal process.
- Notice period for tenant and landlord.
- Rent review timing and method.

## Repairs and Rules

- Who handles urgent repairs, structural repairs, minor maintenance, and tenant-caused damage.
- Rules for pets, visitors, noise, parking, subletting, home businesses, and alterations.
- Inspection schedule and access notice.
- Handover photos, meter readings, key list, and defect list.

## Disputes

- Breach notice process.
- Termination process.
- How disputes will be handled.
- Signatures, dates, witnesses where needed, and copies for both parties.