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TENANCY AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
This agreement is made this the ______ day of ________, 20,
Between ________________, son of ________________, residing at ____________________________________ (hereinafter called the Landlord) of the One Part, And ________________, son of ________________, residing at ____________________________________ (hereinafter called the Tenant) of the Other Part, witnesseth as follows:
That the Landlord shall lease, and the Tenant shall take on a monthly tenancy basis, all that double-storeyed building being premises No. ____________________ with bath, privies, garage, kitchen, store, compound, out-houses and all fixtures and fittings, with electricity and water connection, on the terms and conditions hereunder contained.
That the Tenant shall deposit with the Landlord a sum of Rs. ______ as security deposit/caution money, and shall pay a sum of Rs. ______ as rent per month, which shall increase by % every ______ years, payable in advance on the 5th of every month without any laches or default. It is hereby recorded that the Tenant has this day paid to the Landlord the security money, and also a further sum of Rs. ______ as rent for the month of ____________ 20, which the Landlord doth hereby admit, acknowledge and confirm.
That it is further agreed, declared and confirmed by and between the parties that the house will be used and occupied on the following conditions:
(a) The Landlord shall keep the house in an air- and water-tight condition, whitewash all walls once within ______ years, and paint all woodwork once in ______ years.
(b) Save and except as aforesaid, the Tenant shall otherwise maintain and preserve the property in good order and condition, protect the same against white ants and moth, and substitute all broken fixtures and fittings by replacements of equally good quality.
(c) All taxes (both owner's and occupier's share) subsisting at present shall be paid by the Landlord; but all enhanced or additional taxes, if and when imposed, and other charges, if any, as leviable by the municipality, shall be borne and paid by the Tenant without any right of reimbursement against the Landlord.
(d) That the Tenant shall not make any alteration to the property unless expressly approved in writing by the Landlord; and in any event, such alteration, if allowed, shall be made by the Tenant at his own cost and expense and on such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Landlord. Such additions/alterations shall in all cases be the property of the Landlord, and the Tenant shall have no right to claim anything from the Landlord or to any indemnification on that account.
(e) The Tenant shall use the property only for residential purposes with the members of his family, and shall not sublet the whole or any part thereof, nor change the tenancy, nor keep any paying guests, nor share accommodation, nor carry on any business or trade, nor store any combustible or inflammable goods excepting ____________________, etc., in the minimum quantities needed for domestic consumption.
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What is this template?
This document is a residential lease for a double-story property that includes specific provisions for out-houses, compounds, and garages. It is not a commercial lease and explicitly prohibits the Tenant from conducting any trade or business on the premises.
When should you use it?
Use this template when leasing a standalone residential house that requires defined maintenance cycles for painting and structural upkeep. For an apartment in a managed complex, use a flat rental agreement instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lease and Premises | The Landlord leases the double-storeyed building and all fixtures to the Tenant on a monthly tenancy basis. |
| 2 | Rent and Security Deposit | The Tenant pays a security deposit in Rs. and monthly rent due on the 5th of every month. |
| 3(a) | Landlord Maintenance | The Landlord must whitewash walls and paint woodwork within a specified number of years to keep the house water-tight. |
| 3(c) | Taxes and Charges | The Landlord pays current taxes while the Tenant bears all enhanced or additional municipal taxes and charges. |
| 3(e) | Residential Use and Subletting | The Tenant is prohibited from subletting, keeping paying guests, or carrying on business trades on the property. |
| 3(f) | Termination and Possession | The Landlord may terminate the tenancy and recover possession if the Tenant fails to pay rent or becomes insolvent. |
Who it's for
- a landlord leasing a double-story residential building in India using Rupee currency
- a tenant renting a house with specific requirements for whitewashing and woodwork maintenance
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Runs until someone ends it
Stated duration
monthly tenancy basis
Signed by
Landlord, Tenant
Witness
Required
Notarisation
Not required
Categories
Jurisdiction
India
Document info
GitLaw document. Document created on Fri Jun 26th, 2026. Last updated on Tue Jun 30th, 2026.
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