Private Rental Lease
When you enter into a tenancy agreement, you are making a legally binding commitment.
It important to read any document carefully before you sign it and consider the nature of the
commitments you are making. If you are unsure, seek further advice.
Agreement dated the ___ day of ____________ 20___ whereby it is agreed as follows:
This is a tenancy agreement between
The Tenant(s)
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
4. _____________________________________
5. ____________________________________
6. _____________________________________
The Landlord
Landlord’s Name: _____________________________________________________
Landlord’s Agent (if any): ______________________________________________
Landlord’s/Agent’s address: ____________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Landlord’s/Agent’s phone number: _______________________________________
Address of Premises Let: _______________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Date of commencement of Tenancy/Move in date: ___/___/20___
Terms of Tenancy
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Terms of Tenancy
Please specify one of the following options:
(a) Weekly (b) Monthly (c) fixed term (i.e. 6 months/1 year, etc.)
___________________________________________________________
If (c) please state dates: From ___/___/20___ to ___/___/20___
Rent and Deposit Details
Rent: ____________________________________________
Rent Payment Day/Date: ____________________________
Payment by: (please circle)
Cash Cheque Standing Order Other (specify)
Landlord’s bank and account number (if relevant): ______________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Rent paid in advance: €___________
Deposit paid: €_________________
Note: The deposit is returnable at the end of the tenancy. The landlord will be entitled to
make reasonable deductions for: damage over and above normal wear and tear, inadequate
notice, outstanding bills and arrears of rent.
Meter readings at time of letting:
E.S.B.: _________________ Gas: _________________ Other: _________________
Terms of Tenancy
The LANDLORD will let and the TENANT will take the premises described in page one
together with the furniture, fittings, and appliances set out in page 5 for the term and rental
price agreed and on the following terms:
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Payments
The TENANT agrees to pay the LANDLORD a deposit and rent in advance as set out in
page two 2.
RENT
The TENANT agrees to pay the Rent at the time and in the manner set out in page two 2.
Use Of Premises
The LANDLORD will make sure that:
• On the day on which it is agreed that the tenant will move in, the premises are vacant
• The Tenant has quiet and peaceful enjoyment of the premises
• The Landlord can here after, only enter the premises with the permission of the tenant
The TENANT will not:
• Use the premises or allow them to be used for any illegal purpose
• Do anything on the premises or permit anyone else entering the premises with the
tenant’s permission (i.e. a visitor/guest) to do anything on the premises, which causes a
nuisance (i.e. persistent and excessive noise which disturbs neighbours)
• Assign, part with, or sub-let, the premises without first obtaining the Landlord’s written
consent
Repairs and Cleanliness
The LANDLORD will
• Make sure that the premises are in a reasonably clean and habitable condition at the
beginning of the tenancy agreement
• Maintain the premises in good repair
The TENANT
• Will keep the premises in a reasonably clean and tidy condition
• Will not allow litter to accumulate in the common areas of the premises
• Will take care to avoid damage to the premises and any fixtures and fittings
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• Will give notice to the Landlord of any damage to the premises as soon as the tenant
becomes aware of the damage
• Upon receipt of reasonable notice, (usually 48 hours) will allow the landlord or his agent
to enter the premises to inspect the state of repair of the premises or to carry out repairs.
Signature of Landlord: _________________________________________
Name of Witness: _____________________________________________
Signature of Witness: __________________________________________
Address of Witness: ___________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Signature of Tenant(s):
1. _______________________________________
2. _______________________________________
3. _______________________________________
4. _______________________________________
5. _______________________________________
6. _______________________________________
Name of Witness: ______________________________________________
Signature of Witness: ___________________________________________
Address of Witness: ____________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
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INVENTORY
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Kitchen
____________________________________________________________________
Sitting room
_____________________________________________________________________
Dining Room
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Bathroom(s)
______________________________________________________________
Bedroom 1
______________________________________________________________
Bedroom 2
______________________________________________________________
Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 4
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Bedroom 5
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Bedroom 6
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