Draft rent agreement
RESIDENTIAL RENT AGREEMENT
This Residential Rent Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and executed on 11 Oct 2026 by and between Rajesh Patel, hereinafter referred to as the “Landlord”, and Amit Sharma, hereinafter referred to as the “Tenant”. The Landlord and the Tenant are hereinafter individually referred to as a “Party” and collectively referred to as the “Parties”.
The Landlord represents that the Landlord has the lawful right, title, authority and capacity to let out the premises described in this Agreement and that there is no known legal restriction preventing the Landlord from granting the tenancy contemplated under this Agreement. The Tenant has agreed to take the premises on rent from the Landlord, and the Landlord has agreed to let out the premises to the Tenant, upon the terms and conditions contained herein.
1. Premises
The Landlord hereby lets out to the Tenant the premises situated at Flat 302, XYZ Apartments, Ahmedabad, being a Flat (“Premises”). The Premises shall be used by the Tenant strictly in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and for the purpose specified herein.
The Tenant acknowledges that the Premises have been made available for occupation in a condition reasonably suitable for the agreed purpose of tenancy, subject to the nature of the property and its existing fixtures, fittings, facilities and installations. Where the Premises are furnished, the furniture, fixtures, appliances and other items ordinarily provided with the Premises shall be treated as part of the rented accommodation, subject to normal wear and tear.
2. Purpose of Tenancy
The Premises shall be occupied and used solely for Residential and for no other purpose. The Tenant shall not use or permit the Premises to be used for any unlawful, hazardous, immoral, commercial or otherwise prohibited activity.
The Tenant shall comply with all applicable laws, municipal requirements, building or society rules, and reasonable regulations applicable to the use and occupation of the Premises. The Tenant shall not carry out any activity from the Premises that causes unreasonable nuisance, disturbance, danger, damage or inconvenience to the Landlord, neighbouring occupants, building management or any other person.
3. Term of Tenancy
The tenancy shall commence on 1 Oct 2026 and shall continue until 30 Sep 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with this Agreement or applicable law.
The tenancy is granted for the above-mentioned period only. Any continuation or renewal after the expiry of the agreed term shall require the mutual consent of the Parties and shall be recorded in writing in such manner as may be legally required.
The expiry of the Agreement shall not by itself create an automatic right in favour of the Tenant to continue occupying the Premises beyond the agreed period. If the Parties mutually agree to continue the tenancy, the terms of such continuation, including rent and any other revised terms, shall be mutually agreed upon.
4. Monthly Rent
In consideration of the Landlord permitting the Tenant to occupy and use the Premises, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord a monthly rent of ₹25,000.
The monthly rent shall be payable on or before 5th of every month of each month. The Tenant shall ensure that the rent is paid regularly and within the agreed time without requiring repeated demand or reminder from the Landlord.
Unless otherwise expressly agreed in writing, payment of rent shall not be withheld, reduced or adjusted by the Tenant merely because of any claim, complaint or dispute against the Landlord. Any genuine dispute relating to rent, maintenance, repairs or other matters shall be communicated to the Landlord promptly and resolved in accordance with this Agreement and applicable law.
Any payment made by the Tenant towards rent shall be appropriately acknowledged or recorded by the Parties through the mutually agreed payment method.
5. Security Deposit
At or before commencement of the tenancy, the Tenant shall provide the Landlord with a refundable security deposit of ₹75,000.
The security deposit is intended to secure the Tenant's obligations under this Agreement and shall not ordinarily be treated as rent for the tenancy period. The Tenant shall not unilaterally adjust the security deposit against the last month's rent unless the Landlord expressly agrees to such adjustment in writing.
Subject to the Tenant fulfilling the obligations under this Agreement and handing over vacant possession of the Premises in the agreed condition, the Landlord shall refund the applicable balance of the security deposit after making lawful and properly attributable deductions, if any.
The Landlord may deduct from the security deposit amounts lawfully payable by the Tenant, including unpaid rent, unpaid utility charges for which the Tenant is responsible, costs attributable to damage beyond normal wear and tear, or other amounts expressly payable by the Tenant under this Agreement. The Landlord shall not ordinarily make deductions for reasonable wear and tear arising from normal residential use.
6. Maintenance and Repairs
Responsibility for routine maintenance of the Premises shall be as follows: Tenant.
The Party responsible for maintenance shall attend to the maintenance obligations reasonably falling within that responsibility. The Tenant shall promptly inform the Landlord of any material defect, leakage, electrical issue, plumbing problem, structural concern or other condition requiring attention.
The Tenant shall take reasonable care of the Premises, fixtures, fittings, appliances and installations and shall not intentionally or negligently damage them. Any damage caused by the Tenant, the Tenant's occupants, guests or persons permitted by the Tenant to enter the Premises, other than reasonable wear and tear, may be recoverable from the Tenant to the extent permitted by law.
The Tenant shall not make structural alterations, permanent installations, drilling, demolition, additions or other material modifications to the Premises without the prior consent of the Landlord and any approval required by the relevant authority or building management.
7. Electricity Charges
The responsibility for electricity charges relating to the Premises shall be borne by Tenant.
Where electricity charges are the Tenant's responsibility, the Tenant shall pay the applicable electricity consumption charges and other amounts properly attributable to the Tenant's occupation within the applicable payment period. Where electricity charges are the Landlord's responsibility, the Landlord shall remain responsible for such charges as agreed between the Parties.
The Tenant shall not tamper with, bypass, damage or unlawfully interfere with any electricity meter, wiring, electrical installation or related equipment.
8. Water Charges
The responsibility for water charges relating to the Premises shall be borne by Tenant.
The Party responsible for water charges shall bear the applicable charges relating to the agreed tenancy arrangement. The Tenant shall use water reasonably and shall promptly notify the Landlord of any substantial leakage, plumbing defect or unusual water-related issue that comes to the Tenant's attention.
9. Furnishing and Condition of Premises
The Premises shall be treated as furnished for the purposes of this Agreement.
Where the Premises are furnished, the Tenant shall use the furniture, fixtures, fittings, appliances and other items provided with reasonable care and only for their intended residential purpose. The Tenant shall not remove, sell, transfer, replace or permanently alter any item belonging to the Premises without the Landlord's prior consent.
Where the Premises are unfurnished, the Tenant may use ordinary removable household furniture and belongings appropriate for residential occupation, subject to any applicable building or society restrictions and the terms of this Agreement.
At the end of the tenancy, the Tenant shall return the Premises and any items belonging to the Landlord in substantially the same condition in which they were received, subject to reasonable wear and tear.
10. Parking
Parking facility in connection with the Premises shall be available.
Where parking is available, the Tenant shall use the designated parking space, if any, only for the permitted vehicle or vehicles and in accordance with the rules of the building, society, association or property management. The Tenant shall not obstruct common areas, entrances, emergency access, driveways or parking spaces belonging to other occupants.
The Landlord does not represent that any parking facility is transferable or independently owned by the Tenant unless expressly agreed and legally established.
11. Pets
Permission regarding pets at the Premises shall be not permitted.
Where pets are permitted, the Tenant shall ensure that the keeping of pets complies with applicable law and reasonable building or society rules and does not create unreasonable nuisance, damage, danger or disturbance to other occupants.
Where pets are not permitted under this Agreement, the Tenant shall not keep or accommodate pets at the Premises without the Landlord's prior written consent, subject always to applicable law.
12. Subletting and Transfer of Occupation
Subletting of the Premises shall be not permitted.
The Tenant shall not assign, transfer, licence, sublet, part with possession of, or otherwise allow another person to acquire tenancy or occupancy rights in the Premises except as expressly permitted by this Agreement and applicable law.
The Tenant shall remain responsible for the conduct of persons whom the Tenant permits to occupy or use the Premises and shall ensure that such persons comply with the applicable terms of this Agreement.
13. Quiet Enjoyment and Conduct
Subject to the Tenant complying with this Agreement, the Tenant shall be entitled to peacefully occupy and enjoy the Premises during the tenancy period without unreasonable interference by the Landlord.
The Tenant shall conduct themselves in a manner consistent with peaceful residential occupation and shall not create excessive noise, nuisance, obstruction, danger or disturbance affecting neighbouring residents or the property.
The Tenant shall comply with reasonable rules applicable to the building or residential complex, including rules relating to security, common areas, parking, waste disposal, noise, access and use of shared facilities.
14. Entry and Inspection
The Landlord shall have the right to enter or inspect the Premises when reasonably necessary for inspection, maintenance, repairs, emergency situations, showing the Premises to prospective tenants or purchasers near the end of the tenancy, or for any other legitimate purpose connected with the Landlord's ownership or management of the property.
Except in an emergency or circumstances where immediate access is reasonably necessary to prevent damage or danger, the Landlord shall provide reasonable prior notice to the Tenant before entering the Premises and shall make reasonable efforts to conduct such visit at a mutually convenient time.
The Landlord shall respect the Tenant's lawful possession and shall not use the right of inspection as a means of unnecessarily disturbing the Tenant.
15. Alterations and Installations
The Tenant shall not undertake structural changes, additions, renovations or permanent alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
Any permitted alteration shall be carried out at the Tenant's cost unless otherwise agreed and shall comply with applicable law, safety requirements and building or society rules. The Landlord may require the Tenant to restore the Premises to its previous condition at the end of the tenancy where such restoration is reasonably necessary and legally permissible.
16. Cleanliness and Proper Use
The Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a reasonably clean, hygienic and orderly condition and shall use the plumbing, electrical systems, appliances, fixtures and other facilities with reasonable care.
The Tenant shall not store hazardous, explosive, highly inflammable, illegal or otherwise prohibited substances at the Premises. The Tenant shall also not use the Premises for any activity that may materially increase the risk of damage to the property or persons.
The Tenant shall dispose of household waste in accordance with applicable municipal and building requirements.
17. Compliance with Building and Society Rules
Where the Premises form part of an apartment building, housing society, residential complex or managed property, the Tenant shall comply with the reasonable rules and regulations applicable to residents and occupants.
The Landlord shall, where reasonably necessary, communicate known building or society requirements to the Tenant. The Tenant shall not intentionally violate such requirements or cause the Landlord to incur penalties or liabilities as a result of the Tenant's conduct.
18. Payment Default
If the Tenant fails to pay rent or any other amount that is properly payable under this Agreement within the agreed time, the Landlord may issue a written demand or notice requiring payment and may exercise such rights and remedies as are available under this Agreement and applicable law.
A temporary delay or isolated error in payment shall not by itself be treated as a waiver of the Parties' respective rights. However, repeated or material defaults may constitute grounds for termination in accordance with this Agreement and applicable law.
The Tenant shall not deliberately delay payment or withhold undisputed rent as a means of compelling the Landlord to perform an unrelated obligation.
19. Notice and Termination
Either Party may terminate the tenancy by giving the other Party a prior notice period of 1 month, subject to the terms of this Agreement and applicable law.
The notice shall preferably be made in writing so that there is a clear record of the date on which the notice was given and received.
Termination of the Agreement shall not automatically extinguish obligations that accrued before the effective date of termination. The Tenant shall remain responsible for rent, utilities and other amounts properly payable up to the date on which possession is lawfully handed back and accepted, subject to applicable law.
Nothing in this clause shall prevent either Party from exercising any statutory or other legal remedy available to that Party in circumstances where immediate termination or other relief is legally permitted.
20. Handover of Premises
Upon expiry or lawful termination of the tenancy, the Tenant shall vacate the Premises and hand over peaceful and vacant possession to the Landlord along with keys, access devices and other items belonging to the Premises.
The Tenant shall remove personal belongings and shall leave the Premises in a reasonably clean and usable condition, subject to normal wear and tear.
Any outstanding rent, utility charges or other amounts properly payable by the Tenant shall be settled as part of the final account between the Parties. The Parties shall reasonably cooperate in completing the handover and settlement process.
21. Security Deposit Settlement
After the Tenant has vacated the Premises and the final condition of the Premises and outstanding dues have been reasonably determined, the Landlord shall settle the refundable security deposit after making permissible deductions, if any.
Where deductions are made for identifiable damage or unpaid amounts attributable to the Tenant, the Landlord should, where reasonably practicable, communicate the basis of such deductions to the Tenant.
The Tenant shall not be entitled to claim that ordinary deterioration resulting from reasonable residential use constitutes damage for which the Tenant must compensate the Landlord.
22. Renewal
This Agreement shall not automatically renew merely because the Tenant continues to occupy the Premises after the expiry date. Any renewal shall be subject to mutual agreement between the Parties and shall be documented in writing.
The Parties may mutually agree to revise the rent, deposit, duration or other terms for any renewed period. Any such revised terms should be clearly recorded before or at the time of renewal.
23. No Waiver
Failure or delay by either Party in exercising any right under this Agreement shall not automatically constitute a waiver of that right.
Any waiver of a particular breach shall not be interpreted as a waiver of a subsequent breach or of any other provision of this Agreement unless expressly agreed in writing.
24. Inventory of Assets
The following furniture, fixtures, fittings, appliances and other assets belonging to the Landlord have been provided with the Premises at the commencement of the tenancy: Refrigerator, washing machine, 2 ACs, sofa set, double bed with mattress, wardrobe, dining table with four chairs, ceiling fans, geyser and curtains.
Where Refrigerator, washing machine, 2 ACs, sofa set, double bed with mattress, wardrobe, dining table with four chairs, ceiling fans, geyser and curtains is left blank or stated as “None”, no separate inventory of landlord assets is recorded beyond the general furnishing status stated in this Agreement.
The Tenant shall use the listed assets with reasonable care and only for their intended residential purpose. The Tenant shall not remove, sell, transfer, replace or permanently alter any such asset without the Landlord's prior consent. At the end of the tenancy, the Tenant shall return the listed assets in substantially the same working condition in which they were received, subject to reasonable wear and tear.
Any loss, breakage or damage to the listed assets beyond normal wear and tear, attributable to the Tenant or to persons permitted by the Tenant to enter the Premises, may be recovered from the Tenant in accordance with this Agreement and applicable law.
25. Dispute Resolution
The Parties shall first attempt to resolve any disagreement arising out of or relating to this Agreement through good-faith discussion.
If the dispute cannot be resolved through discussion, either Party may pursue the remedies available under applicable law before the competent authority, court or other legally authorized forum having jurisdiction over the matter.
Nothing in this Agreement shall prevent either Party from seeking urgent or legally available relief where such relief is necessary.
26. Applicable Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws applicable in India and the applicable laws, rules and regulations governing the Premises and the tenancy.
Any provision of this Agreement that is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable shall, to the extent possible, be read down or severed without affecting the validity of the remaining provisions, subject to applicable law.
27. Entire Understanding
This Agreement represents the understanding between the Landlord and the Tenant concerning the tenancy of the Premises and supersedes prior verbal or written understandings relating to the same subject matter to the extent legally permissible.
Any amendment, modification or addition to this Agreement should be mutually agreed upon and recorded in writing. Where registration, stamping, notarisation or any other formal requirement is applicable to such modification, the Parties shall comply with the applicable requirement.
28. Voluntary Execution
The Parties confirm that they have read and understood the terms of this Agreement and have entered into it voluntarily and with the intention of creating binding obligations between them.
Each Party acknowledges that they have had an opportunity to understand the terms of the Agreement before signing it and that the terms recorded herein represent the agreed rental arrangement between the Parties, subject to applicable law.
29. Stamp Duty, Registration and Execution
The Parties shall be responsible for complying with the stamp duty, registration and other execution requirements applicable to this Agreement according to the location of the Premises, the term of the tenancy, the nature of the transaction and the law in force at the time of execution.
Where registration or any other formal process is legally required, the Parties shall complete such process in accordance with the applicable procedure. The fact that the Agreement has been prepared in this format does not by itself determine the applicable stamp duty, registration fee or other government charges.
30. Copies of the Agreement
After execution, the Parties should retain a signed copy of the Agreement for their respective records. Where the Agreement is executed electronically or through an applicable online process, the Parties should retain the final executed electronic document and any relevant execution or registration record.
The Parties acknowledge that the final signed version, together with any legally required stamp or registration formalities, shall constitute the operative version of the Agreement.
DECLARATION
The Landlord and the Tenant declare that the information stated in this Agreement concerning the Premises, rent, security deposit, tenancy period and other agreed terms is true to the best of their knowledge and forms the basis of their rental arrangement.
The Parties further confirm that they have understood the rights and obligations set out in this Agreement and agree to comply with its terms subject to applicable law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Residential Rent Agreement on 11 Oct 2026.
LANDLORD
Name: Rajesh Patel
Signature: ______________________________
TENANT
Name: Amit Sharma
Signature: ______________________________
Date of Agreement: 11 Oct 2026
Property: Flat 302, XYZ Apartments, Ahmedabad
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