Tenant Responsibility

Important responsibilities for future or current tenants

Pay the rent on time; (if you are receiving a Centrelink payment you and your landlord may agree for you to pay your rent using Centrepay. For details on Centrepay contact your nearest Centrelink office.)
Keep the premises in a reasonable state of cleanliness;
Pay rates and charges for water supply as agreed between the landlord and the tenant, but in the absence of an agreement the landlord will bear rates and charges for water supply up to 125 kilolitres per year - any amount above this is the responsibility of the tenant; (if there are multiple properties on one meter, a special clause must be included in the lease agreement outlining how water charges are determined)
Not intentionally or negligently cause or allow damage to be caused to the premises;
Notify the landlord of damage to the premises;
Notify the landlord when repairs are needed;
Not use the premises, or allow them to be used, for any illegal purpose;
Not cause or allow a nuisance or interference with the reasonable peace, comfort and privacy of anyone else living in the immediate vicinity of the premises;
Not fit any fixtures or make any alterations to the premises (including picture hooks, shelves and fences) without the landlord's permission;
Other responsibilities and obligations as per the "Special Conditions" on the Residential Tenancy Agreement.