The Sublet Roommate Agreement is essential for formalizing shared living arrangements in New Zealand where an existing tenant wishes to sublet a room to another person. This document is particularly relevant when the original tenant remains in the property and needs to establish clear terms with a new roommate. It ensures compliance with New Zealand's Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and related legislation while protecting the interests of all parties involved. The agreement typically includes provisions for rent payment, bond handling, utility cost sharing, house rules, and maintenance responsibilities. It's designed to prevent disputes by clearly defining expectations and responsibilities, while maintaining consistency with the master lease agreement. This document is commonly used in urban areas, student housing situations, or when long-term tenants need to find temporary replacements.
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1. Parties: Identification of the primary tenant (sublessor) and the incoming roommate (sublessee), including full legal names and contact details
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including reference to the master lease and landlord's permission for subletting
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Common Areas', 'Master Lease', etc.
4. Term of Agreement: Duration of the sublease, including start and end dates, and any renewal options
5. Rent and Bond: Rental amount, payment schedule, method of payment, and bond details
6. Room Assignment: Specific details about the room being sublet and access rights to common areas
7. Utilities and Expenses: Division of utility costs, internet, and other shared expenses
8. House Rules: Basic rules for shared living, including quiet hours, guests, cleaning responsibilities, and use of common areas
9. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for maintaining the room and common areas, and procedure for reporting repairs
10. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the agreement, including notice periods
11. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving conflicts between roommates
1. Parking: Details of parking arrangements if applicable to the property
2. Pets: Rules regarding pets if they are allowed in the property
3. Storage: Allocation of storage spaces if additional storage areas are available
4. Smoking Policy: Specific rules about smoking if it needs to be addressed separately from general house rules
5. Special Amenities: Rules for use of any special amenities like gym, pool, or other facilities if available
6. Sublessee Insurance: Requirements for contents insurance if required
7. Work From Home: Specific provisions for home office use if relevant
8. Relationship to Master Lease: Detailed provisions about the master lease if complex arrangements exist
1. Schedule 1: Property Inventory: Detailed list of furniture, appliances, and fittings in the room and shared areas
2. Schedule 2: Condition Report: Detailed report of the condition of the room and shared areas at the start of the sublease
3. Schedule 3: House Rules: Comprehensive house rules including cleaning roster, guest policies, and shared space usage
4. Schedule 4: Utility Payment Schedule: Breakdown of how utilities and other shared expenses are calculated and divided
5. Appendix A: Copy of Master Lease: Copy of the primary lease agreement with the landlord
6. Appendix B: Landlord Consent: Written consent from the landlord permitting the sublease arrangement
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