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The Boarding House Tenancy Agreement is a vital legal document used in the Australian residential accommodation sector to establish a formal relationship between boarding house operators and residents. This agreement is specifically designed to comply with state-based boarding house legislation and residential tenancy laws, providing a comprehensive framework for room rental and shared facilities use in boarding house settings. It addresses unique aspects of boarding house accommodation, including shared facilities management, house rules, and specific rights and obligations of both parties. The document is essential for boarding house operators to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements while protecting the interests of both operators and residents. It includes provisions for rent, bonds, maintenance, dispute resolution, and termination, tailored to the specific needs of boarding house arrangements.

1. Parties: Identifies and provides full details of the boarding house operator/proprietor and the resident

2. Background: Brief context about the boarding house and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'boarding house', 'room', 'shared facilities', 'house rules'

4. Term of Agreement: Specifies the commencement date and duration of the tenancy

5. Room and Facilities: Details of the specific room allocated and access to shared facilities

6. Rent and Charges: Specifies rent amount, payment frequency, method, and any included utilities or services

7. Bond: Details of security bond amount, payment, and conditions for refund

8. Rights and Obligations of the Resident: Comprehensive list of resident responsibilities including behavior, maintenance, and use of facilities

9. Rights and Obligations of the Operator: Operator's responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, and service provision

10. House Rules: Reference to house rules governing conduct and use of facilities

11. Maintenance and Repairs: Procedures for reporting and handling maintenance issues and repairs

12. Access and Inspection: Conditions under which the operator may enter the room

13. Termination: Grounds and procedures for ending the agreement by either party

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for handling disputes between operator and resident

15. Privacy and Security: Provisions regarding personal information and security measures

16. Signatures: Execution clause and signature blocks for all parties