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Tenants Responsibilities...
As a tenant it is important that you understand your responsibilities.  By not fulfilling your tenancy obligations it is possible to lose all or part of your bond.
 

As a tenant you MUST...  
  Pay the rent on time   
  Ensure the property is used for residential purposes  
  Keep the property up to a reasonable standard of cleanliness  
  Inform the property manager of any damage or maintenance as soon as possible  
  Pay for the repair of any deliberate or careless damage which you or your friends / visitors cause   
  Allow the property manager/ owner reasonable access to the property  
  Pay for all electricity, gas and telephone used by you. You may also be required to cover the cost of water depending on whether it is provided for in the Tenancy Agreement  
  Comply with the conditions of your Tenancy Agreement  
  At the end of the tenancy: pay your rent to the vacate date, remove all of your belongings, leave the property clean and tidy, return all keys or any like devices and leave any chattels provided by the owner  
 
As a tenant you MUST NOT...  
  Damage or allow others to damage the property, whether deliberately or carelessly  
  Use or allow others to use the property for any unlawful activities  
  Keep pets without the owners permission  
  Alter the locks without the owners permission  
  Allow additional occupants to stay at the property without the owners permission  
  Interfere with the neighbours peace or comfort  
  Make any alteration to the property in any way without the owners express permission