Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00882:schedule:1:p34
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Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 34/40)
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Form 17—Information statement
subsection 175(1) of the Code
regulation 105 of the Regulations

Things you should know about your consumer lease
  This statement tells you about some of the rights and obligations of yourself and your lessor. It does not state the terms and conditions of your lease.

The lease

 1 How can I get details of my lease?
  Your lessor must give you a copy of your consumer lease with this statement. Both documents must be given to you within 14 days after the lessor enters into the consumer lease, unless you already have a copy of the consumer lease.
  If you want another copy of your lease write to your lessor and ask for one. Your lessor may charge you a fee. Your lessor has to give you a copy—
           * within 14 days of your written request if the contract came into existence 1 year or less before your request; or
           * otherwise within 30 days.

 2 What should my lease tell me?
  You should read your lease carefully.
  Your lease should tell you about your obligations, and include information on matters such as—
           * details of the goods which have been hired; and
           * any amount you have to pay before the goods are delivered; and
           * stamp duty and other government charges you have to pay; and
           * charges you have to pay which are not included in the rental payments; and
           * the amount of each rental payment; and
           * the date on which the first rental payment is due and either the dates of the other rental payments or the interval between them; and
           * the number of rental payments; and
           * the total amount of rent; and
           * when you can end your lease; and
           * what your obligations are (if any) when your lease ends.
  This information only has to be included in your lease if it is possible to give it at the relevant times.
  If your lease does not tell you all these details, contact the AFCA scheme, or get legal advice, for example from a community legal centre or Legal Aid, as you may have rights against your lessor.

 3 Can I end my lease early?
  Yes.