A tenancy agreement must include

• the names and addresses of the landlord and tenant, and the address of the property
• the date the Tenancy Agreement is signed
• the date the tenancy starts
• addresses for service for both the landlord and the tenant (this needs to be a permanent , physical address; perhaps a family member's or friend's)
• whether the tenant is under the age of 18
• the bond amount
• the rent amount and how often it will be paid
• the place or bank account number where the rent is to be paid
• any real estate agent's or solicitor's fees paid
• if the tenant is to pay for metered water
• a list of chattels (eg. light fittings, curtains, oven, and washing machine) provided by the landlord
• the date a fixed-term tenancy will end

Optional conditions include:

• how many people can live on the premises
• not attaching anything to the house or flat
• not subletting or giving the tenancy to someone else
• whether smoking is permitted
• whether an animal is permitted