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This 3 Month Tenancy Agreement is designed for use in New Zealand residential tenancy situations where a short, fixed-term lease is required. It's particularly suitable for temporary housing arrangements, transitional periods, or when parties wish to establish a trial period before committing to a longer-term lease. The agreement fully complies with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and subsequent amendments, including the Healthy Homes Standards and recent legislative changes. It contains all mandatory provisions required by New Zealand law, including specific clauses about bond handling, maintenance responsibilities, and notice periods. This document should be used when establishing a formal, fixed-term residential tenancy relationship lasting exactly three months, with clear start and end dates.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord/property manager and tenant(s), including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Brief context explaining this is a fixed-term 3-month residential tenancy agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Term', 'Rent', 'Bond'

4. Property Details: Full address and description of the rental property, including any excluded areas

5. Term: Specific start and end dates of the 3-month fixed-term tenancy

6. Rent and Bond: Rental amount, payment frequency, payment method, and bond details

7. Utilities and Outgoings: Responsibilities for utilities, internet, and other service charges

8. Tenant Obligations: Standard responsibilities including property care, reporting damages, and compliance with regulations

9. Landlord Obligations: Standard responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, and compliance with healthy homes standards

10. Property Access: Rights and notice periods for landlord access for inspections and maintenance

11. Maintenance and Repairs: Process for reporting and addressing maintenance issues and repairs

12. Insurance: Landlord's insurance obligations and tenant's responsibility regarding damage

13. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the tenancy, including notice requirements

14. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disputes between parties

15. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including entire agreement, governing law, and amendments