2 Starting the Tenancy

2.1 Making an application

2.2 Option fees

2.3 Upfront costs

2.4 Written residential tenancy agreements

2.5 Verbal residential tenancy agreements

2.6 Implied residential tenancy agreements

2.7 Essential terms

2.7.1 parties, premises, rent, commencement date, duration

2.8 When a residential tenancy agreement comes into existence (Concluding a residential tenancy agreement/When a residential tenancy agreement becomes binding)

2.9 Valuable consideration in return for right to occupy

2.10 Others matters relevant to starting a tenancy:

2.10.1 property condition report

2.10.2 security bond

2.10.3 vacant possession

2.10.4 premises to be delivered in a reasonable state of cleanliness

2.10.5 premises to be delivered in a reasonable state of repair

2.10.6 legal impediments to occupation as a residence

2.10.7 notification of lessor's name and address

2.10.8 Tenant to give name and place of employment

2.10.9 Lessor to give copy of agreement to tenant

2.10.10 Cost of written agreement