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The Lease Month To Month Agreement is designed for use in New Zealand's residential rental market where flexibility is desired by either the landlord or tenant. This type of agreement is particularly suitable for situations where a fixed-term tenancy is not preferred or has expired and converted to a periodic tenancy. The document incorporates requirements from the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, Healthy Homes Standards, and other relevant New Zealand legislation. It includes comprehensive terms covering rent, bond, maintenance, utilities, access rights, and termination procedures, while ensuring compliance with New Zealand's tenant protection laws. This agreement type offers greater flexibility compared to fixed-term leases, as it allows either party to end the tenancy with appropriate notice, typically 28 days for tenants and 90 days for landlords (subject to specific statutory requirements).

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

2. Background: Brief context setting out the parties' intention to enter into a month-to-month tenancy agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, ensuring clear interpretation

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

5. Term: Specification of the periodic (month-to-month) nature of the tenancy and start date

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

7. Utilities and Outgoings: Responsibilities for payment of utilities, internet, and other services

8. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities of both parties regarding property maintenance and repair procedures

9. Tenant Obligations: Standard responsibilities of the tenant including property care, reporting damages, and compliance with regulations

10. Landlord Obligations: Standard responsibilities of the landlord including maintaining the property to required standards

11. Insurance: Requirements for landlord's building insurance and tenant's contents insurance

12. Access and Inspection: Conditions under which the landlord may enter the property

13. Termination: Process and notice periods for ending the tenancy by either party

14. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling disputes between parties

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