# Schedule D: Utilities & Services Included in Rent
**69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220**
**Furnished 6-Month Lease**

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## UTILITIES & SERVICES INCLUDED IN RENT ($632/week)

### 1. WATER & SEWERAGE
- **Status:** Included - Tenant NOT responsible for separate water bill
- **Account Holder:** Landlord (James Love)
- **Billing Cycle:** Quarterly (~3 months)
- **Average Quarterly Cost:** $272.36
- **Annual Cost:** $3,268.27
- **10-Bill History (Dec 2023 - Mar 2026):**
  - Range: $195.46 - $356.33
  - Average: $272.36
  - Median: $268.63

**Tenant Obligation:** Pay rent as agreed. All water usage included.

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### 2. ELECTRICITY & GAS
- **Status:** Included - Tenant NOT responsible for separate energy bills
- **Supplier:** [TBD - Add your current supplier]
- **Account Numbers:** [TBD]
- **Billing Cycle:** [TBD - typically monthly]
- **Average Monthly Cost:** [TBD]

**Tenant Obligation:** Pay rent as agreed. Reasonable residential usage included.

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### 3. INTERNET
- **Status:** Included - Tenant has access to NBN/broadband
- **Provider:** [TBD - Add your current provider]
- **Speed:** [TBD - e.g., 50Mbps/100Mbps]
- **Account Number:** [TBD]
- **Monthly Cost:** [TBD]

**Tenant Obligation:** Pay rent as agreed. Broadband access included.

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## UTILITIES NOT INCLUDED IN RENT

- **Tenant Contents Insurance:** Tenant's responsibility
- **Telephone/Mobile:** Tenant provides own
- **Streaming Services:** Tenant's responsibility
- **Excess Usage:** Tenant pays for any excess usage beyond reasonable residential consumption

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## RENT PAYMENT & OUTGOINGS SUMMARY

| Item | Cost | Included | Tenant Pays |
|------|------|----------|-------------|
| Weekly Rent | $632 | ✓ | No |
| Water (avg $272/quarter) | ~$91/month | ✓ | No |
| Electricity | [TBD] | ✓ | No |
| Gas | [TBD] | ✓ | No |
| Internet | [TBD] | ✓ | No |
| Council Rates | Landlord | N/A | No |
| Building Insurance | Landlord | N/A | No |
| Maintenance (included areas) | Landlord | N/A | No |
| **TENANT TOTAL** | — | — | **$632/week** |

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## SPECIAL TERMS

1. **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.

2. **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

3. **Meter Access:** Tenant grants landlord access to all meters (water, electricity, gas) for reading and maintenance with 24-hour notice.

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## LANDLORD ACCOUNT DETAILS (FOR REFERENCE)

| Utility | Account Holder | Account Number | Contact |
|---------|---|---|---|
| Water/Sewerage | James Love | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Electricity | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Gas | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |
| Internet | [TBD] | [TBD] | [TBD] |

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## RENT ADJUSTMENT FOR UTILITIES

**Price Justification:**
- 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.

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**Signed by Landlord:** _________________________ Date: _________

**Acknowledged by Tenant:** _________________________ Date: _________

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*This Schedule forms part of the Residential Rental Agreement for 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220.*