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What are lease, tenancy and house rent agreements and how to negotiate them. Transfer of the right to use the property. For a specified period/for perpetuity Can’t evict the leaseholder while the lease is in existence unless termination provision. Find out who is the actual owner It is crucial that a leave or license or lease agreement is signed only with the real owner of the house.
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What are lease, tenancy and house rent agreements and how to negotiate them Pranav Pandya, Franchise Development Manager, RE/MAX Gujarat
Lease • Transfer of the right to use the property. • For a specified period/for perpetuity • Can’t evict the leaseholder while the lease is in existence unless termination provision.
How to ensure an effective lease deed or leave and license agreement? • Find out who is the actual owner • It is crucial that a leave or license or lease agreement is signed only with the real owner of the house. • It is more difficult to trace ownership of agricultural land • If the person leasing the property is not the owner of the land, find out if he has the authority to lease it.
Renting out mortgaged property • Term of the agreement
Termination clause and notice period • Most property related disputes between landlord and occupant usually take place over termination and eviction. • long notice periods and lock in periods • One month and three month notice period are most common in India
Important Clauses • Lock in clause • Sub-letting clause • Payment clause • Increase in rent clause • Guarantor Clause • Maintenance/association charges clause
Important Clauses • Wear and tear clause • Clause for furniture and fixtures • Clause on associated facilities and amenities • Security deposit clause • Repair works during occupancy
Important Clauses • Wear and tear clause • Clause for furniture and fixtures • Clause on associated facilities and amenities • Security deposit clause • Repair works during occupancy
Important Clauses • Clause for tax liability • Dispute resolution clause • General nuisance clause • General points of concern regarding leasing or renting of any nature