12 Month Lease Agreement Template for New Zealand

This document template serves as a comprehensive 12 Month Lease Agreement for residential properties in New Zealand, designed to establish a legally binding tenancy relationship between landlords and tenants. It is specifically crafted to comply with New Zealand legislation, including the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, Healthy Homes Standards, and other relevant regulations. The agreement is suitable for use by private landlords, property management companies, and real estate agencies managing residential properties. It includes all mandatory provisions required by New Zealand law, such as healthy homes compliance statements, bond arrangements, and maintenance obligations, while also providing flexibility for property-specific conditions. This template should be used when establishing a fixed-term residential tenancy of exactly 12 months, ensuring all parties' rights and obligations are clearly defined and legally protected.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord/property manager and tenant(s), including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Brief context explaining the purpose of the agreement and property overview

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Term of Tenancy: Specific start and end dates of the 12-month fixed-term tenancy

5. Rent and Bond: Rental amount, payment frequency, payment method, bond amount and bond lodgment details

6. Property Use and Occupancy: Permitted use of the property, maximum occupancy, and restrictions

7. Utilities and Outgoings: Responsibility for utilities, services, and other property-related expenses

8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance, repairs, and reporting procedures

9. Healthy Homes Standards: Compliance statement and details regarding heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture control, and draught stopping

10. Tenant Obligations: General obligations including property care, reporting damage, and compliance with laws

11. Landlord Obligations: General obligations including maintenance, compliance with building regulations, and insurance

12. Access and Privacy: Rules for landlord access to the property and privacy considerations

13. Insurance: Insurance requirements and responsibilities for both parties

14. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the tenancy

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between parties

16. General Provisions: Miscellaneous legal provisions including notices, amendments, and governing law