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The Simple Room Rental Agreement is designed for use in New Zealand when renting out individual rooms within a shared residential property. This document is particularly relevant in situations involving flatshare arrangements, student accommodation, or when homeowners wish to rent out spare rooms. It complies with the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and subsequent amendments, including the Healthy Homes Standards and recent privacy legislation. The agreement covers essential aspects such as rent payment terms, bond arrangements, shared facilities usage, and maintenance responsibilities, while addressing specific considerations for shared living environments. It's structured to protect both landlord and tenant interests while maintaining clarity and accessibility for all parties involved. This template is suitable for both private landlords and professional property managers, offering flexibility to accommodate various room rental scenarios while ensuring legal compliance.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord/property owner and the tenant, including full legal names and contact details

2. Background: Brief context explaining this is a room rental agreement within a residential property

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

4. Room Details: Specific identification of the room being rented and any exclusive-use areas

5. Term of Tenancy: Start date, duration (fixed-term or periodic), and end date if applicable

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

7. Utilities and Services: Responsibility for payments of electricity, water, internet, and other services

8. Common Areas and Facilities: Description of shared spaces and their use conditions

9. Tenant Rights and Obligations: Core responsibilities including room maintenance, noise levels, guests, etc.

10. Landlord Rights and Obligations: Core responsibilities including maintenance, repairs, and legal obligations

11. House Rules: Basic rules for harmonious shared living

12. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the tenancy

13. Disputes Resolution: Process for resolving conflicts between parties

14. Execution: Signing section with date and signatures of all parties