SCHEDULE D: UTILITIES & ALL-INCLUSIVE RENT SCHEDULE
69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220 — Furnished 6-Month Lease
Utilities Structure: ALL-INCLUSIVE in single monthly rent amount of $2,740 ($632/week)
1. UTILITIES INCLUDED IN RENT
All utilities and services below are INCLUDED in the rental payment and are the responsibility of the landlord.
✓ Water & Sewerage (Fully Included)
- Account Holder: Landlord (James Love)
- Billing Cycle: Quarterly
- Average Quarterly Cost: $272.36
- Annual Cost: $3,268.27
- 10-Bill History (Dec 2023 - Mar 2026): Range $195.46 - $356.33 | Median $268.63
- Tenant Responsibility: None — no separate water bill
✓ Electricity & Gas (Fully Included)
- Account Holder: Landlord
- Billing Cycle: Monthly
- Estimated Monthly Cost: $60-80 (electricity), $40-60 (gas)
- Supplier: [TBD]
- Account Number: [TBD]
- Tenant Responsibility: None — no separate energy bill
✓ Internet (Fully Included)
- Provider: [TBD]
- Speed: [TBD]
- Account Number: [TBD]
- Monthly Cost: $80
- Tenant Responsibility: None — internet access included
2. SUMMARY TABLE
| Service | Included? | Who Pays | Est. Monthly Cost | Tenant Bill? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Sewerage | ✓ YES | Landlord | ~$91 | NO |
| Electricity | ✓ YES | Landlord | ~$60 | NO |
| Gas | ✓ YES | Landlord | ~$40 | NO |
| Internet | ✓ YES | Landlord | ~$80 | NO |
| Total Value | ~$271/month | |||
| Council Rates | N/A | Landlord | — | NO |
| Building Insurance | N/A | Landlord | — | NO |
| RENT | — | Tenant | $2,740/month | YES |
3. RENT PAYMENT STRUCTURE
| Period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Weekly Rent | $632 |
| Monthly Rent | $2,740 ($632 x 4.33 weeks) |
| 6-Month Total | $16,440 |
Amount is FIXED for entire 6-month lease term — no increases during lease.
Payment Method: Bank Transfer (monthly in advance, due 1st of each month)
4. USAGE EXPECTATIONS
Electricity: Normal residential use expected (lighting, appliances, entertainment).
- No commercial operations (home business, server farm)
- Heating/cooling set to reasonable temperatures (18-22°C typical)
- Report any electrical faults immediately
Gas: Normal cooking and heating expected.
- No commercial use of kitchen
- CRITICAL: Never tamper with gas appliances — report leaks immediately
Water: Normal usage (bathing, cooking, cleaning, toilet) expected.
- No wasting water
- Report any leaks immediately
Internet: Normal residential use (browsing, email, streaming).
- Not for commercial purposes
- Reasonable fair-use policy applies
5. EMERGENCY & SAFETY PROCEDURES
| Utility | Emergency Contact |
|---|---|
| Electricity Emergency | [Provider/Emergency Number — TBD] 24/7 |
| Gas Emergency | [Provider/Emergency Number — TBD] 24/7 |
| Water Emergency | [Provider/Emergency Number — TBD] 24/7 |
| Internet Fault | [Provider Support Number — TBD] |
| Landlord | [Contact details — TBD] |
Utility Shutoff Locations:
- Electricity: [Location of main switch — TBD]
- Gas: [Location of main shut-off valve — TBD]
- Water: [Location of main shut-off tap — TBD]
Landlord will show tenant these locations during move-in induction.
6. SPECIAL TERMS
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Water Usage Variance: Landlord absorbs normal residential water usage variations. If tenant usage is excessive (>50% above average), landlord may issue notice of violation and review tenancy.
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Essential Service Failure: If any utility fails, Tenant must notify landlord within 24 hours. Landlord will contact provider and arrange repair. Tenant not entitled to rent reduction for normal contractor delays (24-48 hours). Extended outages (>7 days) may qualify for rent reduction per Victorian Tenancies Act.
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Meter Access: Tenant grants landlord access to all meters (water, electricity, gas) for reading and maintenance with 24-hour notice. Emergency access does not require notice.
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Equipment: WiFi router and modem provided by landlord. Must be returned at end of tenancy in good condition. Replacement of damaged equipment may be charged to bond.
7. TENANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I, [Tenant Full Name], acknowledge that:
- [ ] I have read and understood Schedule D completely
- [ ] Electricity, gas, water, and internet are ALL included in monthly rent of $2,740
- [ ] NO separate utility bills will be received during tenancy
- [ ] Monthly rent of $2,740 covers all utilities
- [ ] Utilities remain in landlord's name throughout tenancy
- [ ] I have received emergency contact numbers and safety information
- [ ] Equipment (modem/router) is provided and must be returned at move-out
Tenant Full Name: _______
Tenant Signature: ____ Date: __
Witness (if required): _________
8. LANDLORD CONFIRMATION
I, [Landlord Full Name], confirm that:
- [ ] All utilities listed are included in the rental price
- [ ] Monthly rent of $2,740 is fixed and covers all utility costs
- [ ] I will ensure all utility bills are paid promptly
- [ ] Utilities will remain in my name throughout tenancy
- [ ] Equipment provided will be in good working order at move-in
Landlord Full Name: _______
Landlord Signature: ____ Date: __
Property Address: 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220
RENT ADJUSTMENT FOR UTILITIES:
- Base unfurnished comparable: $455-480/week
- Furnished premium: +18%
- All utilities included (water, electricity, gas, internet): +$50/week value
- Partial property access: -7%
- Final Price: $632/week = $2,740/month
The all-inclusive rent is competitive and reflects market value for furnished properties with utilities included in the Geelong area.
DOCUMENT STATUS: Complete — ready for signature