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The Lease For Renting A Room agreement is essential for the Maltese rental market, particularly in shared living situations, student accommodation, and urban housing areas. This document type has become increasingly important following the implementation of the Residential Leases Act 2020, which introduced mandatory registration requirements and minimum standards for all residential leases in Malta. The agreement covers crucial aspects such as room specifications, shared facility usage, utility cost allocation, and house rules while ensuring compliance with Maltese housing regulations. It's specifically designed for situations where only a room within a larger property is being rented, rather than an entire dwelling, and includes provisions for both the private and communal aspects of such arrangements. The document is particularly relevant in urban areas like Valletta, Sliema, and St. Julian's, where room rentals are common among students, young professionals, and temporary residents.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord and tenant with full legal names, ID numbers, and current addresses

2. Background: Brief context explaining the property ownership and intention to rent a room

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Room', 'Common Areas', 'House Rules'

4. Room Details: Specific description of the room being rented, including floor level, room number or location, and included fixtures

5. Term and Commencement: Duration of the lease and start date, complying with minimum period requirements under Maltese law

6. Rent and Payment Terms: Monthly rent amount, payment method, due date, and any applicable taxes

7. Deposit: Amount of security deposit, terms for holding and returning it, and conditions for deductions

8. Utilities and Bills: Allocation of responsibility for utilities, method of calculating shared costs

9. Common Areas: Definition of shared spaces and rules for their use

10. Tenant's Obligations: Specific responsibilities of the tenant regarding room maintenance, behavior, and house rules

11. Landlord's Obligations: Landlord's responsibilities for maintenance, repairs, and ensuring quiet enjoyment

12. House Rules: Basic rules for living in shared accommodation

13. Maintenance and Repairs: Process for reporting and handling repairs, defining responsibilities

14. Access and Privacy: Conditions under which landlord may enter the room, notice requirements

15. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the lease, notice periods required

16. Governing Law: Confirmation that the agreement is governed by Maltese law