63AThe tenant must replace the battery in a smoke alarm installed in

63A The tenant must replace the battery in a smoke alarm installed in the premises whenever necessary. 64 The tenant must leave the premises— (a) in substantially the same state of cleanliness, removing all the tenant’s belongings and any other goods brought onto the premises during the duration of the tenancy agreement; and (b) in substantially the same condition as the premises were in at the commencement of the tenancy agreement, fair wear and tear excepted. 65 The lessor must not require the tenant to make alterations, improvements or renovations to the premises. Tenant of unit to comply with owners corporation’s rules 66 (1) If the premises are a unit under the Unit Titles Act 2001— (a) the tenant must comply with the owners corporation’s rules and with any notice served in accordance with the rules; but (b) need not comply with the rules to the extent that they are inconsistent with the standard residential tenancy terms in this agreement. (2) However, if the owners corporation’s rules include a rule about keeping animals in the unit, the tenant must comply with the rule. Tenant must make no alterations and must not add any fixtures or fittings without the consent of lessor 67 (1) The tenant must not, without the lessor’s written consent, make any renovation, alteration or addition to the premises (time limits for the lessor to refuse consent to special modifications are set (2) The lessor may give consent subject to a reasonable condition, including a requirement that the tenant use a suitably qualified tradesperson to undertake— (a) the renovation, alteration, or addition; and (b) any restoration at the end of the tenancy. (3) Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant is liable for the cost of any renovation, alteration or addition to the premises. (4) Unless otherwise agreed, at the end of the tenancy the tenant is responsible for restoring the premises to substantially the same condition as the premises were in at the commencement of the residential tenancy agreement, fair wear and tear excepted. (5) The lessor and tenant may agree that any renovation, alteration or addition to the premises remains in place at the end of the 68 (1) The tenant must not add any fixtures or fittings to the premises without the consent of the lessor. (2) The lessor’s consent must not be unreasonably withheld. (3) The tenant must make good any damage to the premises on removal of any fixtures and fittings. (4) Any fixtures or fittings not removed by the tenant before the tenant leaves the premises becomes the property of the lessor. Tenant must not use the premises for illegal purposes and must not disturb the neighbours 69 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the tenant must only use the premises for residential purposes. 70 The tenant must not: (a) use the premises, or permit them to be used, for an illegal purpose; or Note The tribunal must not make a termination and possession order for a breach of this term unless satisfied of certain matters (see Residential Tenancies Act, s 48 (3) and (4)). (b) cause or permit nuisance; or (c) interfere, or permit interference, with the quiet enjoyment of the occupiers of nearby premises. 71 The tenant must not leave the premises vacant for more than 3 weeks without notifying the lessor. Tenant must not sell, dispose of, or sublet tenancy without consent of lessor 72 (1) The tenant must not assign or sublet the premises or any part of them without the written consent of the lessor. (2) Consent may be given at any time. (3) No rights in relation to the premises may be created in any third party before consent is obtained from the lessor. Co-tenant may leave tenancy agreement 72A (1) A co-tenant may stop being a party to the tenancy agreement— (a) with the consent of the lessor and each remaining co-tenant under the agreement; or (b) by order of the tribunal under the Residential Tenancies Act, section 35G (1) (a) or (d). (2) The co-tenant must seek the consent of the lessor and each remaining co-tenant— (a) by notice in writing; and (b) at least 21 days before the day the co-tenant intends to stop being a party to the tenancy agreement (time limits for the lessor or each remaining co-tenant to refuse consent are set (3) If consent is given to the co-tenant to stop being a party to the (a) the agreement continues between the lessor and the remaining co-tenants; and (b) the tenant’s rights and obligations under the agreement end. Becoming a new co-tenant to existing tenancy agreement 72B (1) Another person may become a co-tenant under the tenancy agreement— (a) with the consent of the lessor and each other co-tenant; or (b) under the Residential Tenancies Act, section 35D. (2) An existing tenant must seek the consent of the lessor and any other co-tenant— (a) by notice in writing; and (b) at least 14 days before the day the person wants to become a co-tenant (time limits for the lessor or each other co-tenant to refuse consent are set out in the Residential Tenancies Act). (3) If the person becomes a co-tenant— (a) the agreement continues with the person becoming a co-tenant with the existing co-tenants; and (b) the existing co-tenants must give the person a copy of the condition report for the premises not later than the day after the person becomes a co-tenant. (4) This clause does not apply to a tenancy agreement in relation to a social housing dwelling or crisis accommodation. Tenant may be responsible for damage or other breach of tenancy agreement by visitors or guests 73 The tenant is personally responsible for the actions or omissions of visitors, guests or other people on the premises if: (a) the action or omission would if performed by the tenant have constituted a breach of this tenancy agreement; and (b) the person is on the premises with the permission of the 74 The tenant is not personally responsible for the actions or omissions of a person who is on the premises: (a) at the request of the lessor; or (b) to assist the lessor perform any of the duties of the lessor under this tenancy agreement (whether at the request of the lessor or the tenant); or (c) without the consent of the tenant. Keeping animals on premises 74A (1) The tenant may keep an animal, or allow an animal to be kept, on the premises. (2) The residential tenancy agreement may require the tenant to obtain the lessor’s prior written consent to keep an animal, or allow an animal to be kept, on the premises (time limits for the lessor to refuse consent are set out in the Residential Tenancies Act).