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BLACK = Old Item/Clause | RED = New Item/Clause | BLUE = Comments About Change (Not Part of Form) | STRIKEOUT = Wording Deleted
22 Sept 2008 v3.8
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Item S
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Special Conditions:
(a) Were inserted under instruction by a party to this Appointment; and/or
(b) Precedents used by the Agent as Special Conditions were prepared by an Australian Legal Practitioner, not by the Agent who gives no warranty in respect of same and in accordance with the warning in Item (U), legal advice should be sought as to the meaning and effect of such Special Conditions before signing.
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Item U
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The parties have been advised to seek legal advice with respect to this Appointment, including Special Conditions.
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11 July 2008 v3.7
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Clause 9.6
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The Client must have public liability insurance and be covered for a minimum of 10 million dollars, in addition to any insurance provided by a body corporate for common areas. Such policy must be maintained for the term of this Appointment and the Client must upon request provide a certificate annually confirming the currency of such policy.
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13 May 2008 v3.6
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Item F
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Where the Tenant is responsible for payment of Water Consumption Charges a copy of the water rates notice must be provided.
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08 Apr 2008 v3.5
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Item B
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Rent Collection: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001, Schedule 1A, Sections 33(1)(a) and 33(1)(b))
Letting: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001,Schedule 1A, Sections 32(1)(a) and 32(1)(b))
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Item F
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Water: (Water Consumption Charges are only payable if the Property is separately metered)
From 1st April 2008 new laws apply with respect to Water Consumption Charges under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994.
Tick only one of the boxes below:
| □ | The Tenant is required to pay the Water Consumption Charges for the Property if: |
| • | The Tenant s water service to the Property is individually metered (or water is delivered by vehicle), & |
| • | The Property is Water Efficient (see the Residential Tenancy Authority for information on Water Efficient devices and minimum ratings), & |
| • | The Tenancy Agreement specifies an amount for Water Consumption that is payable by the Tenant |
| □ | Tenant to pay for Water Consumption costs in excess of the reasonable amount agreed between the Tenant and the Landlord of
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| □ | Tenant not required to pay an amount for water consumption |
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Clause 21(11)
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Water Consumption Charge: is the variable part of a water service charge assessed on the volume of water supplied to the Property.
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28 Feb 2008 v3.4
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Item B
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Letting: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001,Schedule 1, Sections 32(1)(a) and 32(1)(b))
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DOLLAR AMOUNT
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PERCENTAGE
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COMMISSION:
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GST:
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TOTAL PAYABLE:
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COMMENTS:
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13 Feb 2008 v3.3
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Item B
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YOU MUST EXPRESS THE COMMISSION IN BOTH FORMATS
Rent Collection: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001, Schedule 1, Sections 33(1)(a) and 33(1)(b))
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DOLLAR AMOUNT
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PERCENTAGE
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COMMISSION:
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GST:
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TOTAL PAYABLE:
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COMMENTS:
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Letting: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001,Schedule 1, Sections 32(1)(a) and 32(1)(b))
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DOLLAR AMOUNT
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PERCENTAGE
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COMMISSION:
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GST:
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TOTAL PAYABLE:
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COMMENTS:
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Item C
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Item Reformatted
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Clause 1.3
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The Agent is authorised to contact the Client in respect of other services which may be of interest or benefit to the Client.
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Clause 5.2
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Notwithstanding the monetary amounts listed in Part (5) of the PAMD Form 20a and Item (B) of the Item Schedule, the actual amount of Commission will be calculated based on the percentage set out in Part (5) of the PAMD Form 20a. (Item (B) of the Item Schedule)
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Clause 7
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Clients Obligations Regarding Tenancy (Refer to the Residential Tenancies Act 1994, S103 for obligations generally full details)
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Clause 7.1(5)
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a minimum of one phone line is available to be connected to the Property. (Note: costs associated with the connection of the service are the responsibility of the Tenant, unless otherwise specified)
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04 Feb 2008 v3.2
Changes as per Office of Fair Trading
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15 Nov 2007 v3.1
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Item U
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WARNING: By signing this Appointment the parties confirm that no legal advice as to the conditions contained herein was provided by the Agent. The parties further agree that any Special Conditions or Clauses were inserted at the specific request of the relevant parties and the Agent gave no legal advice about same.
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04 Sept 2007 v3.0
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Clause 22
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Where such information is required to be entered on the approved form, information contained in the Item Schedule and the Terms of Appointment shall apply to the approved PAMD 20a form.
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Terms Heading
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Terms of Appointment (being a schedule to and forming part of the approved PAMD 20a form)
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06 July 2007 v2.9
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Clause 13.1
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The Client indemnifies the Agent, its officers and employees, from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses arising out of or in respect of this Appointment from:
(a)
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the Client's failure to comply with this Appointment; or
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(b)
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the Client's failure to give the Agent prompt and appropriate authority or instruction, or sufficient funds to carry out an instruction or authority; or
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(c)
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the Tenant's failure to comply with his/her obligations according to the Tenancy Agreement, at no fault of the Agent; or
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(d)
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the Tenants failure to comply with his/her obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and or other Applicable Legislation; or
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(e)
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the Agent acting on behalf of the Client under this Appointment.
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(f)
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any loss arising from injury to person or damage to property howsoever caused other than from negligence or default on the part of the Client.
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The Agent will be compensated by the Client in respect of any loss sustained by the Agent actions, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses arising out of this Appointment or resultant upon any act, omission or negligence on the part of the Client.
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25 Jun 2007 v2.8
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Item U
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Prior to signing the Agent should sight the Clients Public Liability certificate of currency.
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28 May 2007 v2.7
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Item R
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ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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11 May 2007 v2.6
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Item Q
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1) Smoke alarms are/are not installed in accordance with Part 9A, Division 5A of the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990.
2) Service and maintenance of smoke alarms:
(a) Date smoke alarm last tested and cleaned:
../
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(b) Date smoke alarm batteries last changed:
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(c) Service life as indicated by the manufacturers warranty:
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3) The Client does/does not authorise the Agent to perform the Clients duties in respect to smoke alarms.
{From the 1st July 2007 owners of all houses and units (domestic dwellings) in Queensland must install and maintain smoke alarms in compliance with the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 as amended}
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Clause 8
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In the event of the Property being transferred by the Client:
(1)
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the Client will forthwith inform the Agent in writing of the Real Estate Agent appointed to sell the Property.
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(2)
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the Client will promptly notify the Agent of the signing of a contract and of the Clients intention to terminate the Appointment giving the Agent not less than thirty days notice.
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Clause 12.2
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The Agent is authorised to obtain from the Body Corporate a copy of current by-laws. A copy of such by-laws are to be provided to all Tenants by the Agent upon occupying the Property.
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Clause 12.3
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The Client must instruct the Body Corporate to provide the Agent with revised by-laws when and if such by-laws are amended.
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Clause 15.3
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Upon Termination of this Appointment the Client must pay, within the time period specified in Part (4) of the attached PAMD Form 20a, to the Agent all Fees and Commission then due and owing to the Agent.
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Clause 16
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If G.S.T. is not ticked in Item (D) of the Item Schedule then G.S.T. shall be payable in addition to the listed Fees and/or Charges.
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Clause 21
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In this Schedule the following terms mean:
(1)
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Applicable Legislation: Reference to relevant Legislation includes Queensland Government Legislation generally but particularly the Property Agents & Motor Dealer's Act 2000, regulations and amendments thereto, including (Real Estate Agency Practice Code of Conduct) Regulation 2001, Property Law Act, Electrical Safety Regulation 2002, Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 as amended.
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(2)
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Appointment: the PAMD Form 20a Appointment to Act as Real Estate Agent including the whole of this document.
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(3)
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Building Work: refer to the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991, Schedule 2
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(4)
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Code of Conduct: the Property Agents and Motor Dealers (Real Estate Agency Practice Code of Conduct) Regulation 2001.
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(5)
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Condition Report: a report in compliance with Section 42 or Section 42A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994.
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(6)
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Fee: an amount charged by the Agent for a service provided.
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(7)
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General Tenancy Agreement: any general tenancy or other agreement with respect to the letting of the Property complying with the provisions of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 as amended.
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(8)
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G.S.T: meaning used in the A New Tax System (Goods & Services Tax) Act 1999 and GST includes any applicable rulings issued by the Commissioner of Taxation.
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(9)
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Tenant: is the person to whom the right to occupy the Property under a General Tenancy Agreement is given.
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(10)
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Utilities: services such as gas, electricity or water provided by a public utility.
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Item N
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Electrical Repairs:
Phone: ..(
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Plumbing Repairs:
Phone: ..(
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Building Repairs:
Phone: ..(
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Other:
Phone: ..(
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Clause 4
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The Client will be in breach of this Appointment should the Client fail to observe the provisions of any General Tenancy or other agreement entered into during the term of this Appointment under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 as amended. In the case of a breach which results in termination of the General Tenancy Agreement the Client must pay to the Agent:
(1)
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all Commission and Fees then due and owing to the Agent
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(2)
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the Commission and Fees payable in respect of any balance of the term (not to exceed six months), of such General Tenancy Agreement subject to the Agent taking reasonable steps to mitigate any loss.
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'General Tenancy Agreement' means any Tenancy Agreement with respect to the letting of the Property which Agreement will conform with the requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 as amended.
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Clause 5.1
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The Client will pay all Commission as more particularly detailed in Part (5) of the attached PAMD Form 20a.(Item (B) of the Item Schedule)
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Clause 7.1
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At the start of the tenancy the Client must ensure, at their own cost:
(1)
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the Property and inclusions are clean and comply with local and state authority building and emergency services legislation regulations.
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(2)
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the Property is safe and fit for the Tenant/s to live in.
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Note: Prior to occupancy the Landlord should have the Property inspected by someone with appropriate experience in house maintenance.
(3)
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the Property and inclusions (including all locks and security fittings) are maintained and are in a reasonable state of repair.
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(4)
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after the General Tenancy Agreement is signed sufficient provide keys to the Property are provided to the Agent and Tenant/s for each lock as provided in accordance with Section 120 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1994.
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(5)
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a minimum of one phone line is connected to the Property.
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(6)
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compliance with the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 Part 9A, Division 5A (smoke alarms see Item (Q) of the Item Schedule)
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Clause 10
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10.1
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The Agent will seek the Client's written approval before ordering repairs or maintenance in excess of the authorised amount specified in Part (6.3) of the attached PAMD Form 20a or any amount otherwise specified by the Client in writing.
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10.2
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The Agent must where required or necessary, organise repairs, service and maintenance (utilising where appropriate necessary a licenced trades person) and where possible utilise those services of the persons detailed in Item (N) of the Item Schedule.
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10.3
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In respect to the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 the Agent reserves the right to employ the services of a licensed tradesperson and bill the cost thereof to the Client.
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10.4
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Urgent repairs or maintenance particularly relating to the safety of person or property may be carried out at the Agents discretion if the Client is not readily contactable.
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10.5
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The Agent will take reasonable steps to ensure goods or services obtained for the Client are at competitive prices.
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10.6
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The Agent will not induce or attempt to induce, a breach of, or an interference with, a Contract between the Client and a tenant.
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10.7
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The Agent will maintain its License in accordance with the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000.
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10.8
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The Agent must account in writing to the Client with respect to 10.11 all monies collected, received,and those monies paid or used by the Agent carrying out the Agents Obligations under this Appointment.
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10.9
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The Agent will advise the Client upon the termination of any Tenancy Agreement and/or vacancy of the Property.
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10.10
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The Agent will, subject to the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and other Applicable relevant Legislation, negotiate, finalise and where necessary, execute on behalf of the Client any Tenancy Agreement or any amendments or variations thereto, including any other documents in relation to the tenancy arising from this Appointment.
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10.11
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The Agent is to collect and receive all monies payable (rent, bond and otherwise) under any Tenancy Agreement entered into pursuant to this Appointment.
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10.12
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The Agent will make all payments required under and in accordance with this Appointment and which the Agent may have an obligation to make as the Client's Agent. under any Tenancy Agreement.
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10.13
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The Agent is authorised to apply to will conduct all dealings with the Residential Tenancy Authority for payment of the Tenants bond to recover all monies including unpaid rent under the as defined under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 to the extent provided under such Act, this Appointment, and any General Tenancy Agreement relevant to the Property.
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10.14
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The Agent will promptly respond to and, subject to the Client's written instructions, attend to all reasonable requests by the Client for service, maintenance of, and repairs to, the Property.
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10.15
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The Agent will not engage a person to perform building work unless the person holds a licence under the Queensland Building Services Authority Act 1991 authorising the performance of the work.
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10.16
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The Agent must immediately notify the Client in writing if the Agent becomes aware of a tenant's breach, which is in the Agents opinion a fundamental breach of the Tenancy Agreement.
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10.17
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In relation to expressions of interest the Agent will keep the Client advised of enquiries regarding the re-letting and letting of the Property.
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10.18
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The Agent is authorised to, and in so doing may use independent legal services, to recover monies due and unpaid by the Tenant subject to the General Tenancy Agreement.
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10.19
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When dealing with prospective tenants the Agent will comply with the Code of Conduct which does not preclude the Agent from ascertaining the Tenants suitability to rent the Property.
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Clause 13.1
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The Client indemnifies the Agent, its officers and employees, from and against all actions, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses arising out of or in respect of this Appointment from:
(a)
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the Client's failure to comply with this Appointment; or
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(b)
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the Client's failure to give the Agent prompt and appropriate authority or instruction, or sufficient funds to carry out an instruction or authority; or
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(c)
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the Tenant's failure to comply with his/her obligations according to the Tenancy Agreement, at no fault of the Agent; or
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(d)
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the Tenants failure to comply with his/her obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and or other Applicable relevant acts and Legislation; or
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(e)
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the Agent acting on behalf of the Client under this Appointment.
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(f)
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any loss arising from injury to person or damage to property howsoever caused other than from negligence or default on the part of the Client.
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This means The Agent will be compensated by the Client, in respect of for such actions, claims, demands, losses, costs, damages and expenses arising out of this Appointment or resultant upon any act, omission or negligence on the part of the Client. in respect to this clause.
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Clause 18
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Any Special Conditions to this Appointment contract shall form part of this Appointment contract. Should there be inconsistency between these Terms or Appointment and a Special Condition, the Special Condition will apply.
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16 Feb 2007 v2.5
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Item F
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Gas:
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Yes No
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Cable:
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Yes No
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Electricity:
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Yes No
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Telephone:
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Yes No
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Water:
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Yes No
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Other:
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Yes No
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12 Feb 2007 v2.4
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Clause 5.2
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Notwithstanding the monetary amount listed in Part (5) of the PAMD Form 20a, the actual amount of Commission will be calculated based on the percentage set out in Part (5) of the PAMD Form 20a. (Item (B) of the Item Schedule)
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18 Dec 2006 v2.3
Changes as per Office of Fair Trading
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05 May 2006 v2.1
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Clause 1.2
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The Agent is authorised to assign this Appointment provided such assignment is made in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Appointment.
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19 Apr 2006 v2.0
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Item Q
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An Electrical Safety Power Switch is/is not installed for general purpose socket outlets.
(A Licensed Electrician can advise in relation to this requirement)
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Clause 14
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If an Electrical Safety Switch is not installed on the Property or was installed prior to 1st June, 1992, the Client must install a new Electrical Safety Switch by the earlier of:
(a)
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6 months after a Tenancy Agreement is entered into; or
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(b)
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the end of 29th February, 2008.
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(See Section 80A of the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002)
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Clause 17
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Reference to relevant Legislation includes Queensland Government Legislation generally but particularly the Property Agents & Motor Dealer's Act 2000, regulations and amendments thereto, including (Real Estate Agency Practice Code of Conduct) Regulation 2001, Property Law Act, Electrical Safety Regulation 2002 and the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 as amended.
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12 Dec 2005 v1.8
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Clause 19
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By signing this Appointment all parties agree to having given prior approval, in accordance with the Electronic Transactions (Queensland) Act 2001, for electronic transmission of this Appointment and any other related appointments, for signing purposes or otherwise, as far as such means of communication have been indicated in this document (ie. Facsimile numbers & email addresses).
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08 Dec 2005 v1.7
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Clause 3.1
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If the Client by this Appointment appoints the Agent as Exclusive Agent for letting the Client will for the duration of this Appointment refer any prospective tenants of which the Client becomes aware to the Agent.
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Item B
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LETTING APPOINTMENT TYPE
All other Item Letters change accordingly
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Clause 3.2
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All appointments for the collection of rent and other property management services are Exclusive.
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05 Oct 2005 v1.6
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Clause 6
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The client will pay all Fees and Charges as detailed in Item (6) and Expenses as detailed in Item (7) of the attached PAMD Form 20a or as outlined in Items (B), (D) & (E) in the Item Schedule. The Client authorises the Agent to deduct all such Fees, Charges, Expenses and other outlays owing to or incurred by the Agent in association with this Appointment where possible from rent collected.
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Clause 10.7
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Clause Deleted
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26 Sept 2005 v1.5
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Clause 7.1(2)
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Note: Prior to occupancy the Client should have the Property inspected by someone with appropriate experience in house maintenance.
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20 July 2005 v1.4
Changes as per Office of Fair Trading
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17 Mar 2005 v1.3
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Clause 18
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The Agent collects and uses personal information obtained from you as Client to provide the services required by you or on your behalf. You as Client agree the Agent may collect, use and disclose such personal information in accordance with and subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (CTH) to third parties for (where applicable) marketing, and sales promotion and administration and as required for legislative and regulatory requirements and relating to promotion administration and use of the Agents products and services. Without provision of certain information the Agent may not be able to act effectively or at all on the Client's behalf. The Client has the right to request the Agent provide details of such information and also correct any inaccurate or out of date information.
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14 Feb 2005 v1.2
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Clause 10.2
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The Agent must organise repairs and maintenance (ulitlising where necessary a licenced trades person) through a licensed trades person and where possible utilise those services of the persons detailed in Item O of the Items Schedule.
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17 Jan 2005 v1.2
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PAMD Item 6
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Note: The maximum amount of expenditure which a tenant may incur for emergency repairs is an amount equal to two weeks rent (S127 (1) Residential Tenancies Act 1994)
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21 Dec 2004 v1.2
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Clause 14.1
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Either party may terminate this Agreement shall be in accordance with the terms of Clause 4.2 of the attached PAMD 20a unless not specified in the said PAMD 20a in which case Termination shall be in accordance with Section 133 (4) (b) etc
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26 Oct 2004 v1.1
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Clause 3
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If the Client by this Agreement appoints the Agent as Exclusive the Client will for the duration of this Agreement refer any prospective tenants of which the Client becomes aware to the Agent.
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Clause 13.1 (e)
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the Agent acting on behalf of the Client under this Agreement.
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Item B Commision
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Rent Collection: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001, Schedule 1, Sections 33(1)(a) and 33(1)(b))
Letting: (Refer to Property Agents and Motor Dealers Regulation 2001,Schedule 1, Sections 32(1)(a) and 32(1)(b))
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17 Sept 2004 v1.1
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Item E
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Add reference to Clause 10.7
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16 Aug 2004 v1.1
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Clause 7.1 (4)
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after the Tenancy Agreement is signed provide keys to the premises to the Agent and tenant/s for each lock as provided in accordance with Section 120 of the Residential Tenancy Act 1994.
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