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The Lease Agreement For Unmarried Couple is specifically designed for use in South Africa when two individuals who are in a relationship but not legally married wish to rent residential property together. This document becomes necessary when unmarried partners decide to cohabitate in a rental property, requiring special provisions that address their unique living arrangement while complying with South African rental housing laws. The agreement includes standard lease provisions such as rent, maintenance, and property use, but also incorporates specific clauses addressing joint tenancy, liability sharing, and potential relationship changes. It's structured to protect all parties' interests while acknowledging the distinct legal status of unmarried couples under South African law, particularly regarding property rights and obligations. The document should be used whenever an unmarried couple enters into a residential lease arrangement, ensuring clear understanding of responsibilities and rights between the landlord and both co-tenants.

1. Parties: Identification of the landlord and both tenants as separate parties, including their full legal names, identification numbers, and contact details

2. Background: Context of the lease agreement, including brief description of the property and acknowledgment of the co-tenants' relationship status

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Property', 'Co-tenants', 'Lease Period', 'Rental Amount', and other relevant terms

4. Property Description: Detailed description of the leased property, including address, size, included fixtures, and fittings

5. Lease Term: Duration of the lease, commencement date, and renewal terms

6. Rental and Deposits: Monthly rental amount, deposit requirements, payment terms, and utility responsibilities

7. Joint and Several Liability: Clause establishing that both co-tenants are jointly and separately responsible for all obligations under the lease

8. Rights and Obligations of the Parties: Detailed responsibilities of landlord and co-tenants, including maintenance, repairs, and property use

9. Relationship Status Declaration: Acknowledgment of unmarried status and its implications for the lease

10. Occupancy and Use: Rules regarding property usage, additional occupants, and guests

11. Maintenance and Repairs: Responsibilities for property maintenance and procedure for reporting and handling repairs

12. Termination: Conditions and procedures for lease termination, including notice periods and consequences

13. Breach and Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling breaches of agreement and resolving disputes

14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and amendment procedures