# RENTAL AGREEMENT QUICK REFERENCE
## 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220

**Document Generated:** May 24, 2025
**Document Name:** Rental_Agreement_69_Carr_Street_CUSTOMIZED.docx
**Status:** COMPLETE AND READY FOR USE

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## WHAT'S IN THE DOCUMENT

### Structure
- 10-12 pages (depending on furniture entries)
- Professional Word document (.docx format)
- Full Victorian RTA Form 1 compliance

### Main Sections
1. **Part A** - Landlord and Tenant Details
2. **Part B** - Property Details (all pre-filled)
3. **Part C** - Financial Terms (rent, bond, utilities)
4. **Part D** - 10 Prescribed Terms (legal requirements)
5. **Part E** - 10 Customized Additional Terms (property-specific)
6. **Schedule A** - Property Demarcation (areas included/excluded)
7. **Schedule B** - Furniture Inventory Template
8. **Schedule C** - SRO Compliance Notice
9. **Schedule D** - Utilities Schedule
10. **Signature Page** - All parties and acknowledgments

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## PROPERTY DETAILS (PRE-FILLED)

Address: 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220
Type: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom House
Furnished: Yes
Lease Term: 6 months
Weekly Rent: $632.00
Monthly Rent: $2,740.00
Bond: $2,528.00 (4 weeks)
Utilities: ALL INCLUDED (Internet, Electricity, Gas, Water)

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## INCLUDED AREAS (Tenant Responsible For)
- Main dwelling house
- 2 Bedrooms (furnished)
- 1 Bathroom
- Lounge Room
- Kitchen with appliances
- Dining Area
- Internal Hallways
- Front Portion/Veranda

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## EXCLUDED AREAS (Landlord Access With 24 Hours Notice)
- Garage (rear, detached)
- Rear Storage Area/Garden Shed
- Rear Property (beyond demarcation line)
- Boundary Areas and Fencing

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## KEY CUSTOMIZATION FEATURES

✓ Victorian Homebuyer Fund compliance integrated
✓ SRO approval required (conditional lease commencement)
✓ Property demarcation clearly defined
✓ Furnished property with inventory system
✓ All utilities included - no tenant charges
✓ 24-hour notice for landlord access to excluded areas
✓ Furniture condition documentation system
✓ Clear maintenance responsibility delineation

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## WHAT LANDLORD NEEDS TO COMPLETE

### Landlord Information
- [ ] Full Name / Company Name
- [ ] Address
- [ ] Phone / Email
- [ ] Contact Person (if Agent)

### Property Documentation
- [ ] Attach official floor plan/survey plan
- [ ] Mark included areas (blue) and excluded areas (red)
- [ ] Take furniture photos (good condition, damage, location)
- [ ] List furniture items in Schedule B (15+ rows)
- [ ] Note furniture condition (Good/Fair/Poor)
- [ ] Attach numbered photos to Schedule B

### Utilities Information
- [ ] Electricity Account # and Provider
- [ ] Gas Account # and Provider
- [ ] Water Account # and Provider
- [ ] Internet Account # and Provider

### SRO Compliance
- [ ] SRO Approval Status
- [ ] SRO Approval Reference Number
- [ ] Date Approval Granted
- [ ] SRO Contact Person Details

### Rent Payment Details
- [ ] Rent Payment Day (weekly or monthly date)
- [ ] Rent Payment Method
- [ ] Bank Account Details (for direct deposit)

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## WHAT TENANT PROVIDES AT SIGNING

- [ ] Full Name (Tenant 1)
- [ ] Full Name (Tenant 2 - if applicable)
- [ ] Current Address
- [ ] Phone Number
- [ ] Email Address
- [ ] Signature and Date

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## IMPORTANT NOTES FOR LANDLORD

1. **SRO Approval is Conditional** - Lease cannot commence until Community Advocate Victoria approval is confirmed

2. **Bond Lodgement Required** - Must lodge $2,528 with RTBA within 10 business days of signing and provide receipt to tenant

3. **Furnished Property** - Document all furniture condition with photos. This protects both parties at end of tenancy.

4. **Property Demarcation** - Clearly mark included vs excluded areas on floor plan. Tenant cannot access excluded areas without permission.

5. **Utilities Included** - All utilities (Internet, Electricity, Gas, Water) are landlord responsibility. Tenant pays zero for utilities.

6. **24-Hour Notice** - Landlord needs 24 hours written notice to access excluded areas (garage, storage, rear property).

7. **6-Month Lease** - This is a fixed 6-month term. Early termination requires 2 weeks notice and possible fees.

8. **Retain Signed Copies** - Both landlord and tenant must keep signed copies for at least 5 years.

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## PLACEHOLDER CHECKLIST

**[TBD] fields requiring landlord completion:**
- Landlord/Agent name and contact
- SRO approval details (3 fields)
- Utility account information (4 utilities × 2 fields = 8 fields)
- Rent payment details (2 fields)
- Lease dates (2 fields)
- Furniture inventory items (15+ rows)
- Floor plan attachment

**[TBD] fields requiring tenant completion:**
- Tenant names and contact information (5 fields)
- Tenant signature and date

**Note:** Only tenant-specific information has placeholders. All property details are pre-filled.

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## NEXT STEPS

1. **Prepare** - Gather all required documentation and information
2. **Complete** - Fill in all [TBD] fields in the document
3. **Add Attachments** - Include floor plan and furniture photos
4. **Print/Share** - Prepare copies for tenant review
5. **Review with Tenant** - Go through document before signing
6. **Sign** - Both parties sign and date
7. **Lodge Bond** - Submit $2,528 bond to RTBA
8. **Confirm SRO** - Ensure SRO approval is obtained
9. **Commence Lease** - Once all approvals in place
10. **Retain** - Keep signed documents for 5+ years

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## DOCUMENT SECTIONS QUICK REFERENCE

| Section | Content | Status |
|---------|---------|--------|
| Part A | Landlord & Tenant Details | Template ready |
| Part B | Property Details | Pre-filled |
| Part C | Financial Terms | Pre-filled + [TBD] for payment details |
| Part D | Prescribed Terms (10) | Complete with RTA compliance |
| Part E | Customized Terms (10) | Property-specific additions |
| Schedule A | Property Demarcation | Template ready + floor plan |
| Schedule B | Furniture Inventory | Template ready (15 rows) |
| Schedule C | SRO Compliance | Template ready |
| Schedule D | Utilities Schedule | Pre-filled + account details [TBD] |
| Signature Page | All Parties | Template ready |

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## SUPPORT REFERENCES

**For Tenancy Issues:**
- Victorian Tenants Union: 1800 TENANTS (1800 836 268)
- VCAT (Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal)

**For SRO Approval:**
- Community Advocate Victoria (SRO): [Contact details to be provided]
- Community Housing Provider liaison

**For Bond Questions:**
- Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA)
- Department of Families, Fairness and Housing

**RTA Information:**
- Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic)
- Official Victorian Government Housing website

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## FILE INFORMATION

Location: /Users/jameslove/69_Carr_Street_Geelong_Rental_Management/
Filename: Rental_Agreement_69_Carr_Street_CUSTOMIZED.docx
Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Size: 42 KB
Pages: 10-12 (expandable)
Editable: Yes - all sections editable in Word
Print-Ready: Yes - professional formatting

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**Created:** May 24, 2025
**Preparation Level:** 95% Complete
**Next Action:** Landlord to complete [TBD] fields and gather attachments