The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Amazing Email

The Ultimate Guide to Writing an Amazing EmailThe Ultimate Guide to Writing an Amazing Email You may think of emailleles as quick to-dos that you can fire off in a matter of two minutes or sometimes, even 30 seconds. But if this is the approach youre taking to email, youre likely missing out on a valuable opportunity.In todays fast-paced work environment, it can be easy to type up a quick email and notlage think twice before clicking send so that you can get on to your next task. However, sending emails that are well-written, thoroughly thought-out, and free from spelling/grammar errors is essential for not only preserving your partal brand , but also for ensuring that the recipient focuses on the content of the katechese, and not the way it is or is not written, says Lisa Philyaw, Analytics Coordinator at organization and leadership development consulting firm FMG Leading . In other words, if you want your emails to be effective, you need to rethink how youre cra fting them. So whether youre trying to sell a potential client your business services, pitch a reporter, or simply get your manager to review the deck you created, read on to get the scoop on the must-dos (and must-avoids) of email.With emails, the devils in the details. If you quickly jot down the first subject line that pops into your head, its much more likely to get skipped over or deleted.A few common errors Subject lines like Important Document look like spam and subject lines like Event Next Weekend are far too vague, says Rikki Ayers, copywriter and content Marketer at Be Rad Media . A subject line like Email campaign draft needed for next weekends event helps me understand what you need. If your email is urgent, add that to your subject line.Philyaw agrees. If you are requesting something, include it in the subject to make it known. If you are following up with specific materials, make that the subject itself. The more specific the subject is to the content of the email, the more likely the person is to open the email with a clear understanding of whats to come and whats expected, she says.Getting down to business in an email is important, but a little effort spent writing a greeting goes a long way.It takes only a couple seconds to type a Hello ____, and can make a world of difference regarding how the email comes across to the recipient, Philyaw says. Without starting with a greeting, your email may come across cold or demanding, failing to address a recipients potential need to connect at a more personal level.With inboxes so congested already, you want to be very mindful of not looping people into conversations that they dont need to be in. In particular, avoid Using Reply-to-All unless everyone needs to know, says business etiquette expert Sharon Schweitzer .As anyone whos been on a never-ending reply-all email chain can tell you, those messages will go straight to the trash anyway.Beyond that, Schweitzer recommends exercising caution with th ose who you cc and bcc. Sometimes people are so proud of their work product that they add a dozen recipients in the cc line this may be interpreted as bragging, a cry for attention, or self-centeredness. Big egos are unattractive, she says. As for bcc, ethical questions have arisen regarding this practice. If you need to share an email with someone else, courtesy requires you to seek permission of the original recipient first. When you send your own message secretly to another, it is far safer to paste your message into another FYI email, rather than add a person as a bcc.Do Establish a Personal Connection20 years ago, you could have gotten away with writing sub-par emails because they were still novel at the time - they would have been opened out of sheer curiosity, says Christian Chavarro, Growth Marketer at Clutch Prep . But thats no longer the case - people are slammed with emails daily , forcing them to optimize their time by prioritizing a select few emails, with the rest being ignored or deleted. On top of that, people are spending less time actually reading the emails they open, meaning youre also fighting for a shrinking amount of attention.Because of that, its necessary to differentiate yourself by understanding who that target is and what commonality you share rather than shoving a sales-y, ego-centric email in their face, says Julianna Corso, Sr. Marketing & PR Strategist at Moxe . One strategy that worked for Corso? I tried conducting research on who I was targeting first before I even started to write the email. Once I found that piece of gold such as sharing alma maters, watching their speeches, meeting at networking events , or affinities for outside passions like sports, I placed that at the beginning of my message. This creates a humanistic touchpoint rather than a direct sales point, she says. As a result, I was able to reach over 90% success rate with coordinating a call based on those emails. I actually got a note back from the CEO o f Macys saying it was one of the best first impressions someone has ever made via email she says.With a limited amount of time in the work day, people dont want to pick apart an email in order to figure out what the next steps are. As the email sender, your job is to make it as clear to them as possible. Assign tasks and deadlines in your emails, whether thats responding to a memo by this afternoon or following up with a client immediately. A good example could be Jeremy, please devote some attention to social media this morning and respond to the issues with this message insert message. Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter, Ayers suggests.And to make sure that somebody doesnt gloss over your request, Philyaw suggests that you underline, bold, or find a way to draw attention to requests for example, start a question with the actual phrase Question for you ________ to make it very easy for the recipient to focus in on it and not let it get schwefellost in the email, s he says.Have multiple asks for somebody? Number your request so I can number my responses as well, says business English coach Guy Arthur Canino .When writing an email, its best to skip the flowery language and get right to the point. A study in 2005 observed that readers spent an average of 15-20 seconds on each email they opened Im willing to bet that number has shrunk considerably since then, Chavarro says. Youll want to keep it long enough to address everything it needs to, but the email should contain as few words as possible, Canino says. I dont have time to read a novel. As Shakespeare said, Brevity is the soul of wit.I have yet to meet somebody whos never had to send a follow-up email after realizing that they forgot to include attachments. Once or twice is understandable, but repeated mistakes will make it look like you arent thoughtful in your communications or just dont care. So when sending out documents, always, always look for the little blue link at the bottom of your email.However, its best to hold off on mentioning the attachment until the end of your email says Barbara Farfan of Anyhows.com . The minute you reference an attachment, its likely that everything written in the email after that will not be read. Why? Because of Shiny Squirrel Syndrome. The reader will fruchtwein likely immediately open, download, print, forward, and give their entire attention to the attachment, completely forgetting that there was anything in the email beyond that, she says. Say everything you want to say first, and then at the end say simply, Attached is the document/chart/photo/whatever youve been talking about.You know how frustrating it is when someone doesnt respond to an email that you really need them to, so dont put any of your colleagues in the same situation.Replying within 24 hours is common courtesy. Leaving someone hanging for any longer and you are not only perceived as rude, it could cost you business in the long run, Schweitzer says. If youv e unintentionally kept someone waiting longer than 24 hours or extenuating circumstances arose, politely explain the situation and express your apologies.Even if someone turns down your initial request - for example, lets you know theyre not interested after you pitched them on your business services - acknowledging that you received the email and appreciate their taking the time to read it is the right thing to do.Be cordial and friendly even if your email doesnt find the result you were looking for. If your recipient took the time to respond to your email, use that as an opportunity to build a relationship instead of burning a bridge, says Jeff Alexander, co-founder of Interlude Artist Management .Its tempting to leverage canned responses when you have to send out a large volume of emails, but be warned Most people recognize templates in an instant, says email evangelist Gisela nicht berufsttiger ehemann. Tailoring a template suggests that the sender doesnt care enough ab out the matter to articulate their own thoughts. So for truly important emails, original copy is the way to go. It might not be the most convenient in the short-term, but itll spare you in the long run. Have an opinion? Then dont be afraid to say it People often qualify their opinions and recommendations with phrases that downplay their expertise. Avoid the phrases, I would say and I possibly think - and variations of those. They come across like youre not sure what youre writing, which makes me wonder why you bothered in the first place, Ayers says. Take some time to think through your response before whipping out an email. Often you can remove those extra phrases. You are saying something, so you dont need to say you would say it.You may think you can fire off emails in your sleep, but odds are those lightning-fast responses you send out dont get the best reception.Never send an email its taken you only seconds to write, Ayers warns. Always proofread your emails for spelling er rors and to ensure your reader will understand the context. Do all of these things and your internal emails will make you look professional, organized and confident - and that will go a long way.Dont Get Carried Away With Caps, Punctuation, or EmoticonsWHEN YOU SEE AN EMAIL THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS, DO YOU WANT TO OPEN IT???? Didnt think so. Extend the Golden Rule to email etiquette and email others how you would like to be emailed - i.e., nothing that looks like youre being screamed at. Oh, and save the smiley and winking faces that appear far too often in professional emails for closer friends ??Dont Use an Unprofessional Email AddressAerosmith4everhotmail.com may have seemed like a great idea when you first created it, but lets face it if youre working full-time, youve outgrown your middle-school sounding email address.Weve seen emails from usernames with vague drug references, emails from friends addresses, and even an email SMS message from a cell phone. If youre asking someo ne to spend time reading your email, make sure you spend time presenting yourself in a professional way, Alexander says.With technology like spell check, autocorrect, and Grammarly , you really have no excuse to send frequent typos in your emails - so leverage them Otherwise, you risk looking like an amateur. One thing to look out for in particular is misspelling names, which can really rub people the wrong way. In a face-to-face setting ( job interview , sales meeting, meeting with the department head) anybody who greeted a lady named Brittany with the words, Hi, Bethany would be considered impolite or incompetent Writing in an email Hi, Britany is the equivalent of this faux-pas, Hausmann says. An easy trick to avoid misspelling names is to copy the recipients name in a text document, thereby strip it of the formatting, then copy and paste it from there.It seems innocuous enough, but overusing the first person can be a big turn-off for email recipients. There is no faster way to say This email is about me and what I want than overusing the words I, my, and me. I call such emails me-mails, Hausmann says. The fix, though, is simple After writing a first draft always edit the email and rephrase by turning Is into yous, Hausmann suggests.Want to see a concrete example of what these recommendations might look like? Chavarro offered a couple of examples. Ive gotta put a report together and thought you could maybe help me out before tomorrows meeting. Sorry to bother you with this. I wrote some stuff but Im not sure what to think of it yet. Thanks for your help. The subject line is far too vague to give the reader any context. What is this? Who are you? The body is in one long paragraph and doesnt make any tangible request, with help me out not giving any concrete specifics as to whether they want feedback, help actually writing it, etc., Chavarro says. Theres also no mention of there being an attachment in the email, which would give readers pause as to whet her they should even consider opening the file. Apologizing ahead of time only serves to further push them away from helping the sender. No mention of the sender or recipients name is made, which gives the message a cold, unwelcoming feel.Subject line Can I get your feedback on this report?Im working on my report for tomorrows 6 PM meeting and wanted to know if I could get your feedback before I finish it up.Ive attached the current draft to this email, feel free to ask any questions or make suggestions you might have.Definitely appreciate your help on thisThis email is good because its short, to the point, and its message is broken up into distinct, easily readable chunks of text. The subject line conveys the message so that the reader isnt left guessing what theyre going to see when they open the email, Chavarro says.With all of this info, you have no excuse to keep sending out mediocre, hastily-written emails. So go forth and wow your colleagues with your impeccable communicati on skills

Thurston Collection of Laboratory Artifacts Recognized for its Historical Value

Thurston Collection of Laboratory Artifacts Recognized for its Historical Value Thurston Collection of Laboratory Artifacts Recognized for its Historical Value Thurston Collection of Laboratory Artifacts Recognized for its Historical ValueASME President-Elect Richard Laudenat (center) presented the ASME Mechanical Engineering Heritage Collection plaque to David Erickson (left), Cornell Universitys dean for Research and Graduate Studies, and Julia Thom-Levy, the universitys vice provost for Academic Innovation.(Photo- Wil Haywood)A collection of devices and machines used in the engineering laboratory developed at Cornell University by ASMEs first president, Robert Henry Thurston, was recently recognized by ASME for its historical significance. The collection of laboratory artifacts was designated as an ASME Mechanical Engineering Heritage Collection at a ceremony held on May 3 in Ithaca, N.Y.The designation ceremony, which took distributions-mix at Cornell Universitys Upson Hall, was attended by ASME President-Elect Richard Laudenat, who presented the commemorative plaque to Julia Thom-Levy, Cornell Universitys vice provost for Academic Innovation, and David Erickson, the universitys associate dean for Research and Graduate Studies. Approximately 50 people attended the ceremony, including History and Heritage Chair Herman Viegas, faculty and students from Cornells Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, ASME Fellows and members, and members of the universitys ASME Student Section, which supported the event. Julia Thom-Levy of Cornell University examines Robert Henry Thurstons autographic torsion testing machine, which is part of the collection of laboratory artifacts that was designated as an ASME Mechanical Engineering Heritage Collection.The collection of laboratory equipment, which includes important testing instruments designed by Thurston, exemplify Thurstons vision of the central role of the engineering laboratory in the train ing of mechanical engineers, according to the landmark plaque. Thurston, who served two terms as ASME president from 1880-1882, was an ardent believer that incorporating the engineering testing laboratory into engineering curricula was central to providing students with instruction that was both scientific and practical.The devices in the collection, used at Cornell between 1885 and 1903, include Thurstons autographic torsion testing machine, a device Thurston designed for measuring the lubricating properties of machine oils, and a working model of Green Steam Engine that Thurston built. Several of the engineering laboratory devices and instruments from the Robert H. Thurston Collection at Cornell UniversityThe Thurston Collection is the second ASME landmark to be designated at Cornell University. The Releaux Collection of Kinematic Mechanisms had previously been recognized by ASME in 2004.For more information on the ASME Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark progr am, visit www.asme.org/about-asme/engineering-history/landmarks/about-the-landmarks-program.

LLC Operating Agreement FAQ - United States

LLC Operating Agreement FAQ - United StatesLLC Operating Agreement FAQ - United StatesWhat is a Limited Liability Company and what is an Operating AgreementWhat is a Limited Liability Company (LLC)?A limited liability company (LLC) is a business entity that enjoys the attractive features of both a partnership and a corporation. It is similar to a corporation in that the liability exposure of individual members is limited to what each member has invested in the business. In addition, an LLC can be structured to be taxed only at one level, similar to a partnership. Like a partnership, income passes through and is taxed against individual members as personal income. The exact tax implications of an LLC will vary between jurisdictions. You should consult a tax professional if you are uncertain how to proceed. An LLC can be managed by members or by a management team.Why should I choose an LLC Operating Agreement instead of a Partnership Agreement for my LLC?In a General Partnership, each Partner is liable for all debts and obligations of the Partnership. If one or more of the remaining Partners are unable to meet their obligations to the Partnership then a single Partner could be liable for the full debts of the Partnership. In the case of an LLC, each Member has limited liability and is protected in a similar manner to the shareholders in a corporation. In general, an LLC would not want to create and distribute ambiguous or misleading documents (such as a General Partnership Agreement) that could potentially be used to defeat the limited liability characteristics of the LLC.What is the difference between a Partnership and an LLC?An LLC can be structured to be taxed in the same manner as a partnership however the owners or partners of a partnership are jointly and severally liable for the debts and obligations of the partnership. This means that if the other partners are unable to meet their obligations to the partnership then each partner could be potentially respo nsible for the full amount of the debts and obligations of the partnership. In contrast to a partnership, the liability of the owners or members of an LLC is limited to the amount of capital investment each member has contributed.How do I register a Limited Liability Company?How do I file my Operating Agreement?You do not file your operating agreement. The operating agreement is simply an agreement between the owners of the LLC. To register an LLC you must prepare and file a document called the Articles of Organization. All states have a blank copy of the Articles of Organization available for download on the state website.How are Limited Liability Companies created?A limited liability company must be registered in the relevant jurisdiction. This is accomplished by preparing and filing a document called the Articles of Organization. The Articles of Organization must conform with the reporting requirements of the jurisdiction. All states have a blank copy of the Articles of Organizat ion available for download on the state website. The operating agreement is a separate document and is an agreement between the owners of the LLC. The operating agreement outlines the terms under which the owners will interact as members of the LLC. The operating agreement does not have to be filed with the governing jurisdiction.How does a Limited Liability Company end?The parties can expressly agree that a LLC will end at a specified date, or upon completion of certain tasks. Absent an agreement to the contrary, members of an LLC can make a written submission to the other members to have themselves withdrawn from the LLC. An operating agreement should protect the LLC and the remaining members from the withdrawal of an essential member. If the voluntary withdrawal of a member offends a term of the operating agreement then the withdrawing Member may be liable for any damages suffered by the LLC or remaining members.Registered/nicht auslagerbar AgentWhat is a Registered or Resident A gent?The state requires that each LLC be represented by a registered agent. This will ensure reliable communication between the company and the state. The agent must have a physical office within the state. The registered agent may also be referred to as an Agent for Service of Process.What is the registered office?The registered office is the physical street address within the state where the registered agent can be contacted during normal business hours for service of process.How do I change my Resident/Registered Agent?In fruchtwein cases the Secretary of State will provide a standard form specific for this purpose. It is important to report any change in agent or agent address promptly.Follow the directions carefully.Business nameHow do I know if my business name is already taken?When you file your Articles of Organization the registry office will tell you if your business name is in use or is similar to name already in use by another company. Typically the registry office will not allow two companies in the same business sector to have the same or similar name.Can I be sued for using someone elses business name?Usually when one company unfairly takes advantage of the goodwill in another companys business name, a court will issue a cease and desist buchung requiring the offending company to change their business name.OwnershipDoes an LLC have shares of stock like a corporation?When forming an LLC, there is no requirement to declare a share structure with various classes and series of stock. Nor do you have to declare the total number of authorized shares of stock. In this way an LLC is different from a corporation. Ownership in an LLC is fruchtwein usually referred to as a member or unitholder, owning a percentage of the company, rather than as a shareholder, owning a number of shares of stock. Most jurisdictions allow that a certificate may be given as evidence of LLC membership however a membership certificate is not required and is not the same as a sto ck certificate seen in a typical corporation.When adding a new member do I issue new shares?Ownership in an LLC is most usually referred to as a member or unitholder, owning a percentage of the company, rather than as a shareholder owning a number of shares of stock. When a new member is added to an LLC, the new member is not issued a number of shares. Instead, the capital contribution of this new member is added to the capital value of the LLC and the percentage ownership of each member is adjusted as necessary.ManagementHow is an LLC managed?An LLC can be managed by the Members (the owners) or by one or more managers hired for that purpose. The type of management will be identified in the Operating Agreement.Who are the Members of the LLC?The Members are the actual owners of the LLC. They will provide capital, assets or a primary service to the LLC and in exchange will receive an ownership interest in the company.Why would the LLC want an anfangsbuchstabe period of prohibition on withdrawal?Members of the LLC have a duty to function in the best interest of the LLC and of each other. By enforcing a prohibition on withdrawal, individuals will be motivated to take their responsibility as a member seriously and commit to at least a minimum period with the LLC. The other Members can then feel comfortable relying on the commitment of their fellow Members to the purpose and goals of the LLC.AccountingWhat is the Cash method of accounting?The Cash method of accounting is a method of recording earnings and expenses only upon receipt or payment without regard to when they occurred or were incurred.What is the Accrual method of accounting?The Accrual method of accounting is a method of recording earnings and expenses as they occur or are incurred, without regard to the actual date of collection or payment.What is a disregarded entity?For tax purposes Disregarded Entity status is available to an LLC where there is only one Member. An LLC that is classified as Disregarde d Entity will be taxed in the same manner as a sole proprietorship. If an LLC has a single Member they will be treated as a Disregarded Entity by default. If an LLC has two or more Members it will be treated as a Partnership by default. In order to change the classification of the LLC for tax purposes, form 8832 will need to be filed along with the federal income tax return. Note Statutes and Regulations change frequently. Consult Internal Revenue Services for the most current requirement. For specific information on the benefits and detriments of each system of taxation, it is recommended you contact a tax lawyer in your area or qualified tax accountant.What is a Tax Matters Partner?The Tax Matters Partner (Member) prepares and submits all tax returns and reports as required by the taxation legislation.DistributionsWhat is a distribution?A distribution is an amount paid to Members usually out of the profits of the company. Distributions are paid in a fixed proportion as agreed by a ll Members.Are there any limits on distributions?Most states limit the amount of a distribution so that the company cannot be left insolvent. Some states require that, after the distribution is paid, all liabilities of the company cannot exceed the fair value of the assets of the company. If you are unsure of the limits on distributions for your company then consult your state statutes or a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction.Unanimous Consent of MembersWhy would the LLC require unanimous consent on some conditions but not others?In general, business decisions will be resolved by a majority vote of the members. However where the impact on individual members will be significant, the company may wish to resolve behauptung decisions through a unanimous vote in order to protect the interests of individual members. The members may want to require unanimous consent for areas that are deemed critical to the success of the LLC, such as hiring/firing of employees or things that will affect the interests of all existing members and their stake in the enterprise such as bringing on a new member or acquiring or selling company assets or assuming substantial company debt.Under the section Actions that require Unanimous Consent of the Members, what is meant by the option Assignment of ownership rights of Company Property?In order to protect the interests of all members from unauthorized behavior involving company property, the members may want to enhance the control over the use and disposition of company property by requiring unanimous consent on issues involving the use and assignment of property rights in company property.Under the section Actions Requiring Unanimous Consent of the Members, what is meant by the option Incurring Company liabilities over a fixed dollar amount?Where expansion of the LLC requires a significant financial investment involving a large debt load, the interests of all members must be considered before proceeding with that risk. Where the risk i s great, the company may wish to protect the interests of individual members in the operating agreement. Within the operating agreement the members can agree what level of liability (dollar amount) is acceptable. Any liability over that amount would require the unanimous consent of all members. Any liability under that amount would only require the consent of a majority of the members.Under the section Actions Requiring Unanimous Consent of the Members, what is meant by the option Incurring single transaction expenditures over a fixed amount?To protect the interests of all members, the unanimous consent of all members may be required when making substantial purchases.Under the section Actions Requiring Unanimous Consent of the Members, what is meant by the option Sale of any Company asset with fair market value greater than a fixed amount?Sale of significant Company assets should require the unanimous consent of all members so that the interests of all members are protected. An indi vidual member cannot sell or otherwise dispose of Company property. This option includes the situation where an individual member cannot use Company property as collateral for a loan (either a personal loan or a Company loan) without the majority or unanimous consent of the remaining Members where the property could be subject to seizure if the loan was in default. Ensure the fixed amount selected is practical for the size of the Company. It may be an unnecessary administrative burden to require unanimous approval for the sale of nominal assets.Under the section Actions Requiring Unanimous Consent of the Members, what is meant by the option Releasing any Company claim except for full consideration?Where the Company has a claim against another person or business entity or where a debt is owed to the Company it is in the best interest of the Company and the individual members if these obligations owed to the Company are paid in full. Whenever an obligation is to be released for less t han full consideration it is important that the interests of each member is represented and each member is allowed to provide or reasonably withhold consent to the transaction.Under the section Actions Requiring Unanimous Consent of the Members, what is meant by the option Endangering the ownership or possession of Company property?Individual members do not have property rights in Company property. Where Company assets are put at risk, either by loaning to a third party or by placing the asset in an environment where the asset is subjected to theft or loss, the interest of all Members is affected. In these situations the Company may wish to require the unanimous consent of all members.MiscellaneousWhat is the Principal Office Address?The principal office is where the main office of the Company. The Principal Office does not have to be located in the same state as the state that the Company is being formed in. The principal office address is also not required to be the same as the Re gistered Office. The principal office address is not necessarily the same as the Place of Business, which is the drehort where the Companys commercial transactions mostly occur.Are witnesses required to sign the Operating Agreement?Most documents and contracts do NOT require a witness for them to be legally valid. Many banks and other institutions have their own policies about signing requirements, and may refuse to accept documents that are not notarized regardless of their legal sufficiency. If you want to avoid bureaucratic hold-ups, it may be a good idea to take your document to a Notary Public or have it witnessed.Why should I use mediation and arbitration instead of going to court?Mediation and arbitration are superior processes when there is a long term relationship involved and the survival of the LLC is desirable. They focus on creating a mutually agreeable solution to a problem instead of the adversarial environment of a court confrontation. In addition to this, the proces s can be less expensive, and more expedient and efficient than the court process.What is meant by a Members interest in an LLC is personal property?A Member with an interest in an LLC whose assets are largely real estate, does not have a direct interest in the real estate itself. The Member owns an interest in the LLC that is personal property. A Members interest in an LLC entitles the Member to a proportional share of the profits and losses of the LLC and the right to receive distributions of the LLCs assets. That interest is not a direct interest in the underlying assets of the LLC even if the LLC owns real estate. As such, the membership interest is transferred and taxed as personal property. It would not have the additional documentary requirements or taxes associated with real property such as a real property transfer tax. Similarly, if the LLC owned shares of stock in a corporation, the Members would not have a direct legal property interest in the shares of stock, but instead the Members would own an interest in the profits and losses of the LLC and the right to receive distributions of the LLCs assets.

Tenancy Agreement FAQ - Australia-NSW

Tenancy Agreement FAQ - Australia-NSWTenancy Agreement FAQ - Australia-NSWGeneralWhat is meant by Governing Law?The Governing Law will be the jurisdiction in which the property is located. It may or may leid coincide with the jurisdiction in which the parties reside. The Residential Tenancy Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction wzu siche the property is located. Why isnt a verbal residential tenancy agreement sufficient?The problem with oral agreements is that they can be difficult to enforce. If a dispute arose, a court would have to hear evidence and decide whose version of the truth to accept. If there is a written agreement, courts will generally be obligated to uphold the terms of the written agreement even if they dont agree with them. What is addressed in a residential tenancy agreement?A Residential Tenancy Agreement typically addresses the following the type of property being let the address of the property being let the term of the tenancy and whether t he tenancy is fixed or periodic the amount of rent payable, how often and when the rent should be paid and the provisions of any bond.In addition, a residential tenancy agreement may also identify the following taxes that are payable by the tenant landlord improvements and signing incentives tenant improvements and signing incentives landlord and tenant repair obligations, who will pay for what utilities whether the tenant can assign or sublet the property leidice provisions for termination of the tenancy and insurance provisions.What makes a residential tenancy agreement different from a commercial property lease?A residential tenancy agreement is a tenancy agreement for your home. Governments have recognised the sanctity of the home and have extended increased protections to tenants by enacting laws ensuring a minimum set of rights for tenants. A Residential Tenancy Agreement cannot take away these basic tenant rights. The PartiesWho are the parties to the tenancy agreement?The pa rties to a tenancy agreement are the lessor, also called the landlord, and the lessee, also called the tenant. The lessor owns the property and allows the lessee to use the property in exchange for monetary payments called rent. Who is the landlords agent?The landlords agent may be anyone who looks after the property for the landlord. An agent may be the landlords friend, a landlords family member or a landlords real estate agent. Landlords are usually held responsible for their agents actions. What does ACN mean?Under the Corporations Act 2001, every company in Australia is issued with a unique, nine-digit number. This number is referred to as an Australian Company Number (ACN) and must be shown on a range of documents. The purpose of the ACN is to ensure adequate identification of companies when transacting business. New companies are issued with numbers by the Australian Securities Investments Commission (ASIC) upon registration. What are the landlords obligations?The landlords obligations are defined by the terms and conditions contained in the tenancy agreement and the laws specific to where the property is located. The most important obligations of the landlord include providing the tenant access to the property and allowing the tenant peaceful enjoyment of the property. The legal owner of the property also has obligations to maintain the property to minimum standards. What are the tenants obligations?The tenants obligations are defined by this tenancy agreement and the laws specific to where the property is located. The most important obligations of the tenant are to pay rent on time and not to cause damage to the premises.What if I dont know one partys name or contact information?A blank space will be provided in the form that can be filled in later if you are missing information about one of the parties. We recommend, however, that you attempt to make the contract as complete as possible, for greater certainty. What happens if I breach a term of the tenancy agreement?If you breach a term of the tenancy agreement you are responsible for correcting it. If you are the tenant, this may involve you paying money to fix any problems caused by yourself or your guests. If you do not voluntarily pay to correct the breach you can be sued for damages sustained as a result of the breach and/or possibly evicted by the landlord.The PremisesWho can live in the premises?Only tenants and people listed as occupants may reside in the premises. The landlord must be informed and approve of any change to the list of permitted tenants. Children born or adopted while the tenant lives in the premises are automatically added to the tenancy agreement as occupants. Also, each jurisdiction may restrict the number of tenants/occupants in the premises if that number violates health or safety standards for housing. Health and safety standards are typically expressed as 1 person per X sq. metre. The standard varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction so if you ar e concerned, check with your local housing/public health authority. What is a basement suite and how does this differ from renting a room?Typically, letting a room or a basement suite means you are sharing an accommodation with the landlord. A basement suite is a self-contained dwelling unit complete with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Most tenants of a basement suite use a separate entrance to enter the house than the rest of the occupants. If you rent a room, you will likely share either the kitchen or bathroom with the landlord. What are body corporate bylaws?A body corporate is the group of all the owners of lots or units which share common property. The body corporate bylaws refer to the set of rules governing the internal management of those lots. The bylaws may specify rules relating to noise, parking, behaviour of guests, pets, garbage disposal and the use of common property. The bylaws are sometimes referred to as a Community Management Statement.Tenancy Agreem ent TermWhat happens when a tenant tries to terminate a fixed term tenancy?Typically when a tenant agrees to a fixed term tenancy, usually for either 6 months or 1 year, the tenant is agreeing to be responsible for the rent for that period of time. If the tenant vacates the premises prior to the end of the term of the agreement, the tenant will typically leise be responsible for payment of rent for the entire length of the lease (provided the tenancy is not in a jurisdiction that allows the tenant to give notice to prematurely end a fixed term tenancy). Typically, if the Landlord is able to re-rent the premises prior to the end of the lease of the breaching tenant, the breaching tenant is no longer required to pay rent as the landlord cannot collect ersatzdarsteller rent for the premises.In addition, some leases may contain penalty clauses whereby the tenant is required to pay re-rental fees to cover part of the cost of the landlord having to re-rent the premises. However, the amoun t of the re-rental fee has to be reasonable and must be a pre-estimate of the damages that the Landlord will suffer in having to re-rent the premises early.What happens when the tenancy agreement term expires?The expiry of the tenancy agreement does not necessarily terminate the rental arrangement. If a Periodic term is selected, the tenancy agreement will automatically renew based on the same terms as the first tenancy agreement, unless it is varied by giving proper notice as required by statute. So a Periodic monthly tenancy agreement that continues for one year is actually 12 separate, automatically renewing tenancy agreements. The tenancy agreement will continue to renew automatically until one of the parties wishes to terminate the tenancy agreement (by giving proper notice as required by statute).If a Fixed term is selected, the leasing relationship may still continue after expiry if both the landlord and the tenant wish it to. In some jurisdictions, statute dictates that it w ill become a Periodic term tenancy agreement, usually of the month-to-month variety, though this may vary. In other jurisdictions, the Fixed term tenancy agreement may become a tenancy at will or a tenancy at sufferance when it expires, which lasts only as long as both parties wish it to, and is not subject to as much legal protection as a Periodic tenancy agreement. If you wish to terminate all rights under a Fixed term tenancy agreement as soon as the tenancy agreement expires, you must serve proper notice before the end of the tenancy agreement term, in accordance with local statute.RentWhat is a reservation fee?A reservation fee is a sum of money (up to the equivalent of 1 weeks rent) given by a prospective tenant to a landlord while the landlord is deciding whether to accept the tenants application. The reservation fee is meant to be a sign of good faith but will not guarantee the tenancy. If the tenancy does go ahead, then the reservation fee will count as the tenants first we eks rent. If the landlord does not accept the tenancy, or makes no decision within 1 week of the fee being paid, the landlord must refund the reservation fee. If the tenancy is granted but the tenant no longer wishes to accept the tenancy, the landlord is entitled to keep the reservation fee. Does the tenant have to pay any rent in advance?Yes, on the first day of the tenancy the tenant must pay rent in advance tenancy as follows two weeks rent in advance, if the weekly rent is $300 or less, or one month rent in advance, if the weekly rent is more than $300.Advance rent is not money that the landlord can keep in reserve as some form of extra rental bond. A tenant cannot be asked to make any more rent payments until the rent which they last paid has been used. For example on the day the tenancy commences the tenant may pay two weeks rent and be 14 days in advance. As each day passes the tenant becomes one day less in advance, so that when the rent next falls due (a fortnight later) t he tenant is no longer in advance with the rent. By making their next fortnightly payment the tenant is again 14 days in advance and the cycle continues. How often does the tenant have to pay rent?If the weekly rent is $300.00 or less, a tenant cannot be required to pay the rent other than on a weekly or fortnightly basis.Does the landlord have to provide receipts for rent payments?Unless the rental payment is directly being deposited into the landlords account, the landlord must provide a receipt for the payment. The receipt should state the date of payment the period for which the payment was made the address of the premises the name of the tenant the name of the landlord or agent and the amount of rent paid.Does the landlord have to keep any records of rental payments?Yes, the Residential Tenancies Act requires landlords to keep a record of all rental payments for up to 12 months after the tenancy.Can the landlord increase rent?For fixed term tenancies, the landlord cannot increa se rent until after the fixed term of the tenancy expires. For all tenancies, the landlord must give the tenant 60 days notice in writing before a rent increase. If the landlord is serving the notice by post 4 additional days must be added onto the notice period to allow for delivery of the notice.Can a tenant challenge a rent increase?If the tenant disagrees with the rent increase the tenant has certain options The tenant can negotiate the rent increase with the landlord. The tenant should prepare a letter to the landlord detailing why the rent increase is too high. The tenant may want to provide evidence of market rents in the area or evidence of improvement the tenant has made to the property. If the landlord agrees to lower the rent increase, the lowered rent increase will be payable on the same day as provided in the original notice. The tenant can apply to the Consumer, Trader and Tenancy Tribunal to either reduce or withdraw a proposed rent increase. The tenant must make the application within 30 days of receiving the written notice of the increase. The tenant will have to prove that the rent increase is excessive. Usually, the Tribunal will accept evidence of comparable rents of similar properties within the area.NoticeHow much notice do I need to give to terminate a tenancy?In most jurisdictions, there is a minimum period of notice required by statute. The tenancy agreement can specify a notice period longer than the legal minimum, but it cannot specify a period shorter than the legal minimum. If it does, the legal minimum notice will still be required. You should consult the governing statute for these legal minimums as they will vary according to jurisdiction and the type and length of the tenancy agreement. What is notice to enter?A landlord usually does not have the right to enter a rented apartment suite unless there is an emergency, for example a fire or gas leak, or unless the landlord gives the tenant proper notice as defined by statute. So lo ng as the proper notice is given, a tenant cannot refuse entry to a landlord. What should I do if I do not want to renew my tenancy agreement?You must provide proper notice to the landlord that you do not intend to renew the tenancy agreement, before the tenancy agreement expires. Notice must be given a certain amount of time before the tenancy agreement expires, as dictated by statute in your jurisdiction. This amount of time is called the notice period. Typically, the notice period is one month for leases with a term of one month or less, and two or three months for leases with a term of more than one month, but this will vary according to the jurisdiction. You should consult the governing statute for the jurisdiction the property is located in to find out the required notice period for your tenancy agreement. Does a notice of termination have to meet any requirements?Notice of Termination has to be in writing state the address of the premises be signed and dated allow the require d period of time provide the date on which the tenant intends to, or is requested to, move out (NB do not use words such as by or on or before in the notice) give full details of all breaches (if any) or reasons for ending the agreement and, if given to a tenant, include a statement that information about their rights and obligations can be found in the tenancy agreement.A notice of termination can be posted or delivered in person however, if it is being posted, at least 4 working days should be added on to the notice period to allow for delivery of the notice. The notice period starts the day after the notice has been served.What is the minimum amount of notice to be given when terminating a tenancy?In New South Wales, when a fixed term tenancy is about to come to an end, either party can give 14 days notice to end the tenancy. The notice can be served up to and including the last day of the fixed term. However, once the fixed term has expired, tenants must give at least 21 days no tice to end the tenancy and landlords must give at least 60 days notice to end a tenancy.Bond and DepositsWhat is a bond/security deposit?A bond/security deposit is a sum of money the tenant pays to the landlord to guarantee that the tenant will fulfill all obligations under the tenancy agreement. The landlord holds the security deposit in trust for the term of the tenancy agreement to ensure that the tenant does not default on the terms of the tenancy agreement or otherwise damage the property. Should the tenant damage the property (normal wear and tear excluded) or if the Tenant has not paid rent, the landlord is entitled to recover the amount owing from the security deposit. Usually the tenant must provide the landlord with the security deposit at the start of the tenancy agreement term. At the end of the tenancy agreement term, the tenant will receive the deposit back minus any deductions for repairs/restoration.Please note in some jurisdictions, a landlord is not allowed to ask for a security deposit. In other jurisdictions, a landlord may require both a security deposit and other types of deposits (for example, a pet damage deposit). You should review the governing legislation for the location of the property to make sure the type of deposit is allowable. What is the maximum amount of bond/security deposit a landlord can ask for from a tenant?In New South Wales, the maximum bond that can be required is as follows Four weeks rent, for unfurnished premises, or Six weeks rent, for fully furnished premises with a rent of $250 or less per week, or Unlimited, if the rent for fully furnished, premises is more than $250 per week. When can the landlord deduct from the bond/security deposit?The landlord can deduct from the bond/security deposit when the tenancy ends and the tenant owes the landlord money for either unpaid rent or damage to the premises. The landlord generally cannot deduct for reasonable wear and tear on the premises, (i.e. wear and tear that occu rs just from living in the premises). The landlord can deduct for stains on the carpet or countertops, large holes in the wall, and missing appliances and other such things that are beyond reasonable wear and tear. Condition ReportWhat is a condition report?Prior to moving in, the tenant and the landlord should walk through the premises and write down any existing damage. This written account is called a condition report. The landlord and tenant should both get a copy of this report. It is also a good idea to take photographs or a video of the condition of the premises. This will assist in interpretation of the a condition report if there is a dispute at the end of the tenancy.In some jurisdictions, a condition report is also required upon moving out, as a condition for the landlord to make a claim against the tenants security deposit/bond.Why do I need a condition report?A condition report will help to prove what damage was caused by the tenant for purposes of deducting the amount to fix the damage from the bond. What steps are required to fill out a condition report?The steps needed to complete a condition report are The landlord or agent must fill out and sign the condition report in triplicate (i.e. 3 copies) noting the cleanliness, general condition and working order of each applicable item on the report. Any comments should be written in the space provided, or on a separate page if there is no room. If the property is furnished, a list of all the furniture and the condition of each item should be attached to the report. The tenant should then be given 2 copies of the filled out condition report at or before the time the tenancy begins. The tenant should take the report away and fill out the tenant agrees column with a Y (for yes) or an N (for no). If the tenant does not agree they should write a reason in the comments area of the report. The tenant should sign and return a copy to the landlord or agent within 7 days and keep the other copy for themselves .Should the condition report specify any repairs that the landlord will complete?If the landlord or agent promises, prior to the start of the tenancy, to fix anything or do other work (e.g. cleaning or painting) this should be noted in the space provided at the end of the condition report. The tenant will then have written evidence on which to take the matter further if the repairs or other work are not carried out by the agreed date.Additional TermsCan I add any additional terms to the tenancy agreement?You can add additional terms provided those new terms expand on one of the standard terms of the agreement, or cover a matter under the Act which is not already dealt with in the agreement.Any term that conflicts with the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 or the standard terms will be held unenforceable.All additional terms are negotiable between the parties.MiscellaneousWhat is an assignment and how does it differ from a sublease?Assignments and subleases both occur when the tenant gi ves his/her rights under the tenancy agreement to a third party. A sublease or an assignment typically requires the consent of the landlord. An assignment occurs when the tenant gives to a third party all of his or her remaining rights under a tenancy agreement for the entire term of the tenancy agreement. If a tenant assigns property and the landlord consents to the assignment, that tenant no longer has any rights to the property nor any obligations to the landlord. In a sublease the tenant can transfer a portion of the leased space (e.g. a room in a house) or a portion of the tenancy (e.g. for 5 of the remaining 6 months of the tenancy agreement) to a third party. The original tenant retains whatever rights under the tenancy agreement he or she has that were not transferred to the third party, and also retains most of his or her obligations under the tenancy agreement. The original tenant can still sue and be sued by the landlord for lease violations. What are signing incentives? Signing incentives are bonuses the landlord gives to the tenant, typically for either signing a tenancy agreement or signing a fixed term tenancy agreement. They may include free months rent, or a rent decrease for the months of the fixed term tenancy. If the tenant breaches the tenancy agreement, these incentives may have to be paid back to the landlord. Why do tenants need insurance? Doesnt the landlord already have it?While the landlord typically has insurance, it usually covers only the landlords assets and liabilities. If you want coverage for your personal belongings or for your own negligence, you need to have renters insurance. What coverage you want should be discussed with an insurance agent.What is meant by the Act?The Act refers to the legislation governing residential tenancy agreements in your jurisdiction. After you select the Location of Property when you are filling out the Tenancy Agreement Details, you will see a link beneath your selection to the governing legisl ation for the jurisdiction you have selected. It is not necessary to specifically state the name of the Act in your contract, as the relevant legislation is satisfactorily identified by the severability clause of your tenancy agreement. What does the clause other charges will be treated as rental arrears mean?Some rental contracts contain payments other than rental payments. For example the tenant may be required to pay utilities bills, or NSF charges, late fees or other charges.If these charges are not paid by the tenant, the landlord may treat these unpaid amounts as non-payments of rent and start eviction proceedings against the tenant for non-payment of rent. If this clause was not in the contract, the landlord could not treat a failure to pay these bills as a non-payment of rent and could not start and eviction process as quickly (or at all in some cases).What happens if I sign a tenancy agreement but cannot move in or take possession?When you sign a tenancy agreement, you are promising under contract that you will pay rent to the landlord. This is a legal obligation that courts take seriously. You may be liable to the landlord for loss of revenue that the landlord suffers as a result of you not paying the rent, even if you have a good reason for not being able to take possession. In some situations it may be less costly for you to simply take possession and immediately serve notice that you will be vacating as soon as the notice period expires - it may sometimes be better to pay for one or two months rent than to go to court and be forced to pay more.Because this is a complicated situation, you may wish to contact a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction, especially if large sums of money are involved. You should inform your landlord immediately of the situation, so it cannot later be claimed that the landlord suffered losses as a result of not knowing that you were not going to move in. You may also wish to contact your local Residential Tenancies Board or government agency who oversees landlord/tenant disputes to find out the extent of your liability, which may or may not be limited by statute.

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