42The lessor is responsible for the cost of the following:

42 The lessor is responsible for the cost of the following: (a) rates and taxes relating to the premises; (b) services for which the lessor agrees to be responsible; (c) services for which there is not a separate metering device so that amounts consumed during the period of the tenancy cannot be accurately decided; (d) all services up to the time of measurement or reading at the beginning of the tenancy; (e) all services after reading or measurement at the end of the tenancy providing the tenant has not made any use of the service after the reading. 43 (1) The lessor must pay for any physical installation of services (eg water, electricity, gas, telephone line). (2) The tenant is responsible for the connection of all services that will be supplied in the tenant’s name. 44 The lessor must pay the annual supply charge associated with the supply of water or sewerage. 45 If the premises are a unit under the Unit Titles Act 2001, the lessor is responsible for all owners corporation charges. Tenant’s costs 46 The tenant is responsible for all charges associated with the consumption of services supplied to the premises, including electricity, gas, water and telephone. 47 The tenant is not required by the lessor to connect or continue a telephone service. Reading of metered services 48 (1) The lessor is responsible for undertaking or arranging all readings or measurement of services, other than those that are connected in the name of the tenant. (2) The lessor must provide the tenant with an opportunity to verify readings and measurements. 49 If the lessor does not arrange reading or measurement of a service connected in the name of the lessor by the day after the date of expiry of notice to vacate given in accordance with this tenancy agreement or the Residential Tenancies Act, the lessor is be responsible for payment of the unread or unmeasured service after the date of the last reading or measurement. 50 (1) If the tenant vacates the premises without giving notice before departure, the lessor must arrange a reading or measurement of services connected in the lessor’s name within a reasonable time of the lessor becoming aware of the departure of the tenant. (2) The tenant is responsible for payment of services to the date of that reading or measurement. Tenant’s use of the premises without interference 51 The lessor guarantees that there is no legal impediment to the use of the premises for residential purposes by the tenant. 52 The lessor must not cause or permit any interference with the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of the tenant in the use by the tenant of the premises. 53 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the tenant has exclusive possession of the premises, as described in the agreement, from the date of commencement of the tenancy agreement provided for in the agreement. Lessor to install and maintain smoke alarms Lessor to install and maintain smoke alarms 53A (1) The lessor must install and maintain smoke alarms in the (2) The installation of the smoke alarms must comply with the requirements prescribed by regulation for the Residential Tenancies Act, section 11B. Lessor to make repairs Lessor to provide premises in a reasonable state at the start of the tenancy 54 (1) At the start of the tenancy, the lessor must ensure that the premises, including furniture, fittings and appliances (unless excluded from the tenancy agreement), are— (a) fit for habitation; and (b) reasonably clean; and (c) in a reasonable state of repair; and (d) reasonably secure. (2) An exclusion must be in writing and may, but need not, be included in the tenancy agreement (if in writing). (3) The lessor or the tenant may change locks (at their own cost unless otherwise agreed) with the agreement of the other party (which will not be unreasonably withheld). (4) The lessor or the tenant may change locks (at their own cost) in an emergency without the agreement of the other party. (5) If the tenant, or a person living at the premises, is a protected person in relation to an interim or final order made under the Family Violence Act 2016 or the Personal Violence Act 2016, the tenant or person may change locks (at their own cost) without the agreement of the other party. (6) If a lock is changed, a copy of the key to the changed lock must be provided to the other party as soon as possible unless doing so would affect the safety of a protected person. Lessor to make repairs 55 (1) The lessor must maintain the premises in a reasonable state of repair having regard to their condition at the commencement of the tenancy agreement. (2) The tenant must notify the lessor of any need for repairs. (3) This section does not require the tenant to notify the lessor about anything that an ordinary tenant would reasonably be expected to do, for example, changing a light globe or a fuse. 56 The lessor is not obliged to repair damage caused by the negligence or wilful act of the tenant. 57 Subject to clause 55, the lessor must make repairs, other than urgent repairs, within 4 weeks of being notified of the need for the repairs (unless otherwise agreed). Repairs in unit title premises 58 If the premises are a unit under the Unit Titles Act 2001, and the tenant’s use and enjoyment of the premises reasonably requires repairs to the common property, the lessor must take all steps necessary to require the owners corporation to make the repairs as quickly as possible. Urgent repairs 59 The tenant must notify the lessor (or the lessor’s nominee) of the need for urgent repairs as soon as practicable, and the lessor must, subject to clause 82, carry out those repairs as soon as necessary, having regard to the nature of the problem. 60 The following are urgent repairs in relation to the premises, or services or fixtures supplied by the lessor: (a) a burst water service; (b) a blocked or broken lavatory system; (c) a serious roof leak; (d) a gas leak; (e) a dangerous electrical fault; (f) flooding or serious flood damage; (g) serious storm or fire damage; (h) a failure of gas, electricity or water supply to the premises; (i) the failure of a refrigerator supplied with the premises; (j) a failure or breakdown of any service on the premises essential for hot water, cooking, heating, cooling or laundering; (k) a fault or damage that causes the residential premises to be unsafe or insecure; (l) a fault or damage likely to cause injury to person or property; (m) a serious fault in any door, staircase, lift or other common area that inhibits or unduly inconveniences the tenant in gaining access to and use of the premises. Tenant may authorise urgent repairs in certain circumstances 61 If the lessor (or the lessor’s nominee) cannot be contacted, or fails to effect the urgent repairs within a reasonable time, the tenant may arrange for urgent repairs to be effected to a maximum value of up to 5% of the rent of the property over a year. 62 The following procedures apply to urgent repairs arranged by the tenant: (a) the repairs arranged by the tenant must be made by the qualified tradesperson nominated by the lessor in the tenancy agreement; (b) if the lessor has not nominated a tradesperson, or the nominated tradesperson cannot be contacted or is otherwise unavailable—the repairs must be performed by a qualified tradesperson of the tenant’s choosing; (c) if the repairs are arranged by the tenant in accordance with these procedures—the lessor is liable for the cost of repairs and the tradesperson may bill the lessor direct; (d) if the tenant does not act in strict compliance with this clause—the tenant is personally liable for the cost of any urgent repairs arranged by the tenant. Premises must comply with minimum housing standards