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Standard form of Tenancy agreement for letting of 5 bedroomed accommodation July 2010/2011

T H I S A G R E E M E N T is dated 2010

and is made between:

1. The Landlord: Paul Jeffrey Buckingham and Heather Buckingham of 101 Coventry Road Coleshill Warwickshire B46 3EX
and

2. The Tenants:

IT IS A G R E E D as follows:-

Property let and Security Deposit

1.1 The Landlord lets to the Tenants [insert address of 5 bedroomed accommodation in Dawlish Road or Raddlebarn Road] Selly Oak Birmingham ("the Premises")

from mid-day on 2010 until mid-day on 2011 inclusive ("the Letting Period")

1.2 There are also included in the letting the fixtures and fittings as set out on the attached Schedule I and which are now in the Premises ("the Fixtures and Fittings")

1.3 The Tenants shall pay to the Landlord the sum of £ by way of Security Deposit. It is agreed between the parties that the Security Deposit may be used by the Landlord to offset any arrears of rent or other sums due under this agreement or the cost of any repair, replacement, cleaning, maintenance or decoration for which the Tenant is liable under this agreement. The Security Deposit will be returned to the Tenant within 2 weeks of the coming to an end of the Letting Period less any amounts due to the Landlord from the Tenant.

Tenants' obligations

2. THE TENANTS AGREE WITH THE LANDLORD as follows:-

2.1 To pay the rent by way of post-dated cheques given to the Landlord on the signing of this agreement in the amounts and payable on the dates set out in Schedule 2 to this agreement;

[Note: Rent Schedule to show rent payable every 4 weeks]

2.2 Not to allow any other persons to occupy the Premises.

2.3.1 During the Letting Period (and any period following the Letting Period during which the Tenants continue to occupy the Premises) to pay:

i. all telephone charges and all rent in respect of the telephone (if any) (any standing charge or rental for any of these services for a period partly during and partly before or after the tenancy being apportioned between the Landlord and the Tenants)

ii. any Council Tax levied on the Premises

iii. all electricity and gas charges in respect of the Premises.

2.3.2 Not to change either the telephone number or the telephone service provider at the Premises without the Landlord's prior written consent

2.3.3 To take reasonable care of the Premises and the Fixtures and Fittings and not to cause any damage or allow any damage to be done to them and to make good and pay for any damage to the Premises or the Fixtures and Fittings (including accidental damage) caused by any act or neglect on the part of the Tenants the Tenants' employees or licensees or those occupying the Premises with the Tenants' permission.

2.3.4 To take reasonable steps to keep the waste pipes serving the Premises clear from obstruction, to replace any broken glass in the windows and replace any electric light bulbs which fail during the tenancy

2.4. To keep the Fixtures and Fittings in good condition and not to remove any of the Fixtures and Fittings from the Premises and to replace with articles of at least equal value any items of the Fixtures or Fittings which are removed lost or destroyed or damaged so as to be incapable of being restored to their former condition

2.5 In the event of infectious illness which may require notification to any authority occurring on the Premises, to disinfect and redecorate all parts of the Premises which are affected and replace any articles which the Tenants cannot disinfect

2.6 To keep any garden forming part of the Premises in a reasonable condition and in any event not to a lesser standard than the same is now in

2.7 Not to keep any explosive or particularly inflammable substance in the Premises (such as petrol or paraffin)

2.8.1 At all times to maintain the interior decorative order of the Premises in as good a state of decoration as the same are now in

2.8.2 Not to use nails, Sellotape, drawing pins, blue-tac or similar items to attach articles to the walls of the Premises or the Fixtures and Fittings

2.9 To permit the use of the Premises solely as a private residence and not to be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or the occupiers of any neighbouring properties

2.10 To permit the Landlord and its duly authorised agents at all reasonable times to enter the Premises for the purpose of examining their state and condition and that of the Fixtures and Fittings and carrying out any maintenance, repairs, replacements, decoration and cleaning which the Landlord considers to be necessary or desirable

2.11 Not to allow any pet to be kept in the Premises

2.12 Not to change the locks to any of the doors of the Premises nor to add any locks nor to make duplicate keys

2.13 Not to assign the benefit of this agreement or sublet or part with or share the possession of the Premises or any part of the Premises

2.14 Not to alter, add to or in any way interfere with the construction of the Premises

2.15 Not make any change in the supplier of or meter for any mains service without the prior written consent of the Landlord

2.16 To forward all correspondence addressed to the Landlord and all notices, orders or proposals relating to the Premises to the Landlord immediately upon receipt

2.17 Not to have any aerial or satellite dish installed or moved without the written consent of the Landlord

2.18 To notify the Landlord immediately after an event which damages the Premises or which may give rise to a claim under the insurance of the Premises

2.19 To allow the Landlord or their agent at reasonable hours to enter and view the Premises with prospective tenants or purchasers

2.20 On the expiry of the Letting Period to deliver up the Premises and the Fixtures and Fittings to the Landlord in a condition which is in accordance with the Tenants' obligations under this agreement.

2.21 To ensure that any person occupying the Premises complies with the requirements of this agreement as if he had been a party to it

Landlord's obligations

3. The Landlord agrees with the Tenants as follows:-

3.1. Except as otherwise provided by this agreement to maintain the exterior and structure of the Premises in reasonable repair and condition

3.2 To pay the charges for the mains water supply to the Premises during the Letting Period.

Termination

4. The Tenancy may be terminated immediately at any time:

i. by the Landlord if any part of the rent and other contributions laid down in this agreement are not paid when they become due, whether formally demanded or not; or

ii. by either party upon breach on the part of the other party of any of the obligations contained in this agreement.

Property left at the Premises

5.1 It is agreed that if at the end of the tenancy any property is left at the Premises (other than with the agreement of the Landlord) the ownership of it will pass to the Landlord who may sell or dispose of it for his own benefit; and

5.2 in the event that the property belongs to someone other than the Tenants, the Tenants will indemnify the Landlord against any claim for compensation (including all costs incurred) brought by the true owner as a result of the exercise by the Landlord of the rights given under this clause

Coming into effect of this Agreement

6. This agreement shall be regarded as void and of no effect if the Landlord is not provided with cash or cleared funds in respect of both the Rent and the Security Deposit prior to the beginning of the Letting Period

Joint and Several Liability

7. The liability of the Tenants under this agreement is joint and several

Signed by or on behalf
of the Landlord:

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Signed by the Tenants:

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Tenancy Agreement - 260.wpd