RENT AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made at ____________,
District ____________, between Mr. S/o,
hereinafter referred to as the “LESSOR/OWNER” of the one part;
AND
Mr. S/o,
hereinafter referred to as the “LESSEE/TENANT” of the other part.
In consideration of the rent hereinafter reserved and all
the covenants and conditions hereinafter contained to be observed and performed
on the part of the Lessee, the Lessor hereby lets out the premises situated at:
____________
____________________________________________________________
(hereinafter referred to as the “Premises”).
The word “Lessor” and “Lessee” shall, unless repugnant to
the context, include their respective legal heirs, representatives, successors,
authorized agents and permitted assigns.
THE LESSEE HEREBY COVENANTS WITH THE LESSOR AS FOLLOWS:
- That
this Agreement shall commence from ____________ and shall
remain valid for a period of ____________ months.
- That
the Lessee shall pay to the Lessor a monthly rent of ₹____________
(Rupees ____________ Only),
including/excluding maintenance, payable in advance on or before the ____________
day of every calendar month. Any future increase in maintenance
charges shall be paid by the ____________ Party.
- That
the Lessee has paid a sum of ₹____________ (Rupees
____________ Only) as an interest-free
security deposit, which shall be refundable upon expiry/termination of the
Agreement and handing over of vacant possession, after adjustment of any
outstanding dues, damages or other lawful charges.
- That
the rent shall be exclusive of electricity, water and other utility
charges. The Lessee shall pay such charges as applicable and shall provide
the relevant payment receipts to the Lessor, wherever required.
- That
if the Lessee remains absent from the town at the expiry of the Agreement,
leaves the premises without informing the Lessor, or fails to pay
outstanding rent/dues, the Lessor shall be entitled to take appropriate
lawful action in accordance with applicable law.
- That
the Lessor has let out the said premises to the Lessee for ____________
purpose, and the Lessee shall use the premises only for the permitted
purpose and shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations.
- That
the Lessee shall not carry out any permanent or temporary structural
addition, alteration or modification to the building, layout, fittings or
fixtures without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
- That
either the Lessee or the Lessor shall be entitled to terminate this
Agreement during the initial or renewed term by serving ____________
month's prior written notice to the other Party.
- That
any extension/renewal of the Agreement shall be subject to the mutual
consent of the Parties and shall be made on such fresh terms and
conditions as may be mutually agreed.
- That
the Lessor shall carry out major structural repairs, including ____________,
at his/her own cost within a reasonable time after being notified by the
Lessee, except where such damage is caused by the Lessee's negligence or
misuse.
- That
the premises have been let out for Commercial / Residential / Office /
Other ____________ purposes only, and the Lessee shall not
change the use of the premises without the prior written consent of the
Lessor and necessary legal permissions.
- That
upon renewal/extension of the Agreement, the rent shall be increased by ____________%
or at the prevailing market rate, as mutually agreed between the Parties.
- That
the Lessor shall not be responsible for any illegal activity, unlawful
act, violation of law or regulatory breach committed by the Lessee,
his/her employees, agents, visitors or representatives.
- That
if the Lessee vacates the premises before completion of ____________ months
from the commencement date, the security deposit shall not be refunded
/ shall be refunded after adjustment, as mutually agreed by the
Parties and subject to applicable law.
- That
the premises, fixtures, fittings and other facilities are being handed
over to the Lessee in good working condition. The Lessee shall maintain
the same in good and tenantable condition throughout the tenancy.
- That
the Lessee shall take due care of all electrical fittings, furniture,
fixtures, appliances and other articles provided with the premises. Any
damage caused due to negligence, misuse or carelessness of the Lessee
shall be repaired/replaced at the Lessee's cost or may be deducted from
the security deposit.
- That
the Lessee shall not sub-let, assign, transfer or otherwise give
possession of the premises or any part thereof to any third party without
the prior written consent of the Lessor.
- That
the Lessee shall not store any illegal, hazardous, inflammable, explosive
or prohibited material in the premises.
- That
the Lessee shall keep the premises clean and shall not cause any nuisance,
disturbance or inconvenience to the neighbours, building occupants or
surrounding area.
- That
upon expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Lessee shall hand over
peaceful and vacant possession of the premises to the Lessor along with
all keys, fixtures, furniture and other items belonging to the Lessor.
- That
any dues towards rent, electricity, water, maintenance, damages or other
charges shall be cleared by the Lessee before handing over vacant
possession.
- That
the Lessee shall comply with all applicable laws, municipal rules,
society/building rules and other regulations relating to the use and
occupation of the premises.
- That
any amendment or modification to this Agreement shall be valid only when
made in writing and accepted by both Parties.
- That
in case of any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall
first attempt to resolve the matter amicably. Failing such resolution, the
matter shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent courts at ____________.
- That
both Parties have read and understood the contents of this Agreement and
have executed the same voluntarily and with their free consent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF
The Parties hereto have executed this Rent Agreement at ____________
in the presence of the following witnesses.
LESSOR / OWNER
Name: ________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________
LESSEE / TENANT
Name: ________________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________
WITNESS NO. 1
Name: ________________________________________
Father's/Husband's Name: ________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Mobile No.: ___________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________
WITNESS NO. 2
Name: ________________________________________
Father's/Husband's Name: ________________________
Address: ______________________________________
Mobile No.: ___________________________________
Signature: _____________________________________