Tenancy Agreement for Residential House (India)
This is a standard residential lease agreement designed for letting a house or building in India. It outlines the responsibilities of both parties regarding rent payments, security deposits, property maintenance, and restrictions on the use of the premises for residential purposes only.
TENANCY AGREEMENT FOR RESIDENTIAL HOUSE
This agreement made this the ….th day of …..20….,
Between
pm, son of, kk residing ……………………………………………………, kanpur after it called the landlord of the One Part
And
BR, son of GM, residing …………………………………..………… hereinafter called the tenant of the Other Part witnesseth as follows;
1. That the landlord shall lease and the tenant shall take on basis monthly tenancy 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 terms/conditions hereunder contained.
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What is this template?
This document is a formal contract for the rental of a physical residential house in India. It is not a leave and license agreement or a commercial lease. It contains specific sections for rent control compliance, utility payment obligations, and security deposit refund conditions.
When should you use it?
Use this document when renting out a standalone house or villa to an individual for private use in India. Use a Leave and License Agreement instead if you want to avoid creating a formal tenancy under certain state rent control laws.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Clause 1 | Rent and Security Deposit | Specifies the monthly rent amount and the security deposit required from the Tenant at the start of the lease. |
| Maintenance | Maintenance and Repairs | Obliges the Tenant to maintain the house in good condition and sets out specific repair duties for the Landlord. |
| Period | Term of Tenancy | Defines the duration of the lease and any options for renewal or extension by the parties. |
| Termination | Termination and Notice | Sets out the notice period required for either party to end the agreement before the fixed term expires. |
Who it's for
- an individual landlord leasing a residential house in India
- a tenant entering into a formal lease for a private residence
How long it runs and how it's signed
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