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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.  \nThis agreement is between the Head Tenant and Flatmate.  \n\n| Head tenant details | Flatmate details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Name: | Name: |\n| Address for service:\u003Cbr>(other than the flat) | Address for service:\u003Cbr>(other than the flat) |\n| Phone: | Phone: |\n| Email: | Email: |\n| Address of rental property |  |\n| Street: | Suburb: |\n| City: | Postcode: |\n| The flatmate and the head tenant agree to share premises on the following terms: |  |\n| 1. This agreement starts on the / / and will continue on a weekly / fortnightly basis.\u003Cbr>2. The rent is $   per week / fortnight and is to be paid weekly / fortnightly in advance by the flatmate to the head tenant / landlord.\u003Cbr>3. A bond [of $...................is](of $...................is) payable to the head tenant. A written receipt will be given to the flatmate.\u003Cbr>4. The flatmate cannot assign the right to live in the flat.\u003Cbr>5. If the head tenant receives notice from the landlord, the head tenant will give a copy of the notice to the flatmate immediately.\u003Cbr>6. This agreement can be terminated by 14 days’ notice given by either party in writing.\u003Cbr>7. The flatmate shall not keep any pets on the premises without the head tenant’s permission.\u003Cbr>8. The flatmate must pay   percent of the cost of food, electricity, gas, water and internet each week or asthe bills are received.\u003Cbr>9. The flatmate must not remove any chattels or fixtures from the premises that do not belong to the flatmate.\u003Cbr>10. At the end of this agreement, the head tenant will return the bond to the flatmate immediately. The head tenant can deduct from the bond any cost which is outstanding and is the responsibility of the flatmate.\u003Cbr>11. In the event of any dispute, the parties agree that the dispute will be determined by the Disputes Tribunal. |  |\n| Signature |  |\n|  Signed by:  Date signed: / /\u003Cbr>Head Tenant\u003Cbr> Signed by:  Date signed: / /\u003Cbr>Flatmate |  |","cbCaijiIqd22OIM0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijiIqd22OIM0","pdf",64635,"English","# Agreement Parties\n## Head tenant details\n## Flatmate details\n# Terms of Sharing\n## Duration and rent payments\n## Bond and receipts\n## Rights, notices, and termination\n## Responsibilities and cost sharing\n# Disputes and Signatures\n## Disputes Tribunal\n## Signature and dates","[{\"question\":\"Who are the parties to this flat/house-sharing agreement?\",\"answer\":\"The agreement is between the Head Tenant and the Flatmate.\"},{\"question\":\"How are rent and the bond handled under the agreement?\",\"answer\":\"Rent is paid weekly or fortnightly in advance, and a bond is payable to the head tenant with a written receipt given to the flatmate.\"},{\"question\":\"What rules govern use of the premises and termination?\",\"answer\":\"The flatmate cannot assign the right to live in the flat, may not keep pets without permission, and the agreement can be terminated by 14 days’ written notice by either party.\"}]","Flat/House-Sharing Agreement - Sample - Terms and Signatures | PDF",1789568763]