Special conditions examples

Special conditions can be added to a lease agreement however they are not enforceable if they contradict a standard term of the lease or the Residential Tenancy Act. Typically special conditions are used to elaborate on a standard term of the lease or to make something crystal clear.

Here some examples of special conditions:

Airbnb / subletting:

The tenants are aware and agree to not rent, sublet or grant anyone a licence to occupy part or whole of the rented premises without prior written consent from the landlord. For example the tenant cannot list the property on Airbnb due to the extra damage and security risks imposed on the landlord and property.

No smoking

The tenant is aware and agree not to smoke or allow anyone in the rented premises to smoke inside the property.

Carpet Cleaning

The tenant is aware and agree to professionally steam clean the carpets at the end of the tenancy and provide a receipt to the landlord.

Pets

Any council requirements are met. This includes registering the pet if required. The renters are responsible for seeking and understanding the council's requirements.

The renter agrees to repair any damages the pet makes on the property. If there is evidence of pet damage during the tenancy the renter must make good of any damages upon request. If a receipt for professional work is reasonable, this must be provided by the renter.

The renter agrees to get professional flea treatment (inside and outside of the property) upon vacating the property at the end of the tenancy and provide a copy of the receipt to the owner before the bond can be refunded. If there is evidence of fleas during the tenancy the renter must get a professional flea treatment immediately upon request. (This is in addition to the end of tenancy flee treatment.)

Swimming Pools

The tenant is aware and agree to take full responsibility of cleaning the pool. This includes adding pool chemicals and cleaning the dirt and leaves from the pool and pump basket. The tenant must add chemicals to the pool on a regular basis to keep the pool balanced at all times. Not adding chemicals to the pool can cause the pool to go green and cause further damage to the pool which will be at the tenant’s expense to rectify. The tenant must notify the owner as soon as possible if the pool becomes green or not working. 

The owner is responsible for the general maintenance of the pool, this includes general upkeep, repair or replacement of the pool sand filter, pump, solar system/panels and water tank. Any misuse by the tenant will become their responsibility to repair or replace using a professional trades person and provide receipt to the owner.