Format of Rent Agreement

This Rent Agreement is made and executed on this ___ day of __________, 20__ at ____________.

BETWEEN
[Landlord’s Full Name], S/o/D/o ____________, residing at ________________ (hereinafter called “Landlord” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include his/her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns).

AND
[Tenant’s Full Name], S/o/D/o ____________, residing at ________________ (hereinafter called “Tenant” which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include his/her heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns).

1. Property Description:
The Landlord hereby agrees to rent to the Tenant the premises known as:
[Full Address of the Property]
which is a [Residential / Commercial] property.

2. Term of Agreement:
The tenancy shall commence from [Start Date] and shall continue for a period of [Duration] unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms herein.

3. Rent:
The monthly rent payable by the Tenant to the Landlord shall be Rs. __________ (Rupees ____________ only), payable in advance on or before the ____ day of each calendar month.

4. Security Deposit:
The Tenant agrees to pay a security deposit of Rs. __________ (Rupees ____________ only) at the time of signing this Agreement. The deposit shall be refundable after adjustment of dues, if any, at the end of the tenancy.

5. Use of Property:
The Tenant shall use the premises solely for residential/commercial purposes and shall not use the property for any unlawful or hazardous activity.

6. Maintenance and Repairs:

• The Tenant shall keep the premises clean and in good condition.
• The Landlord shall be responsible for structural repairs, and the Tenant shall be responsible for day-to-day minor repairs and maintenance.

7. Utilities and Taxes:
The Tenant shall be responsible for payment of all utility bills including electricity, water, gas, telephone, internet, and municipal taxes during the tenancy period.

8. Alterations:
The Tenant shall not make any structural alterations or additions to the premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

9. Entry by Landlord:
The Landlord shall have the right to inspect the premises during reasonable hours with prior notice.

10. Subletting:
The Tenant shall not sublet or assign the premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the Landlord.

11. Termination:

• Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving a written notice of ______ months.
• Upon termination, the Tenant shall peacefully hand over possession of the premises to the Landlord.

12. Indemnity:
The Tenant agrees to indemnify the Landlord against any loss or damage to the premises caused by the Tenant’s negligence or misuse.

13. Governing Law:
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State], India.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this Agreement on the day, month and year first above written.

Landlord:
Name: _______________________
Signature: ___________________
Date: _______________________

Tenant:
Name: _______________________
Signature: ___________________
Date: _______________________

Witnesses:

• Name: _____________________ Signature: _______________
• Name: _____________________ Signature: _______________