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RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Rental Agreement is made and executed at on , by and between:

, residing at , hereinafter called the "LESSOR" (which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include his or her heirs, legal representatives, executors and assigns) of the ONE PART;

AND

, whose permanent address is , hereinafter called the "LESSEE" (which expression shall, unless repugnant to the context, include his or her heirs and legal representatives) of the OTHER PART.

WHEREAS the Lessor is the owner of the premises described in Schedule A below (the "Schedule Premises"), and the Lessor has agreed to let out, and the Lessee has agreed to take on rent, the Schedule Premises for residential use on the terms set out below.

NOW THIS AGREEMENT OF RENTAL WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:

  1. Period of Lease: The lease shall commence on . The period of the lease shall be 11 (eleven) months from that date, ending on . On expiry, the parties may renew the lease for a further period on terms they agree in writing.

  2. Monthly Rent: The monthly rent for the Schedule Premises shall be . The Lessee shall pay the rent on or before the 5th day of each English calendar month to the bank account of the Lessor by online transfer or cheque. The Lessor shall give a receipt for any rent paid in cash.

  3. Security Deposit: The Lessee has paid the Lessor a sum of as an interest-free refundable security deposit, the receipt of which the Lessor hereby acknowledges. The Lessor shall refund the deposit when the Lessee hands over vacant possession, after deducting any unpaid rent, unpaid utility charges and the cost of repairing damage beyond normal wear and tear.

  4. Maintenance and Utilities: The Lessee shall pay all charges for electricity and water, as per actual meter consumption, directly to the authorities concerned and shall give the Lessor a copy of each receipt. The Lessee shall also pay the monthly maintenance charges to the residents' association, if any. The Lessor shall pay the property tax.

  5. Use of Premises: The Lessee shall use the Schedule Premises only as a residence for the Lessee and the Lessee's family. The Lessee shall not use them for any commercial, illegal or immoral purpose, shall not store any hazardous or inflammable goods, shall not cause nuisance to the neighbours, and shall follow the bye-laws of the residents' association, if any.

  6. Subletting: The Lessee shall not sublet, assign or otherwise part with possession of the Schedule Premises or any part of them without the prior written consent of the Lessor.

  7. Repairs: The Lessee shall carry out minor day-to-day repairs, such as replacing bulbs, fuses and tap washers, at the Lessee's own cost. The Lessor shall carry out major and structural repairs, including repairs to the roof, walls, wiring and plumbing lines, at the Lessor's own cost. The Lessee shall make no structural alteration or addition to the Schedule Premises without the prior written consent of the Lessor.

  8. Entry and Inspection: The Lessor or the Lessor's authorised representative may enter and inspect the Schedule Premises at a reasonable hour after giving the Lessee at least 24 hours' prior notice.

  9. Termination and Notice: Either party may terminate this agreement by giving 1 (one) month's prior notice in writing to the other. If the Lessee fails to pay the rent for two consecutive months or breaks any term of this agreement, the Lessor may terminate it by written notice.

  10. Handover: On expiry or earlier termination of this agreement, the Lessee shall hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the Schedule Premises to the Lessor in the same condition in which they were received, subject to normal wear and tear, together with all keys.

  11. Governing Law: This agreement is governed by the laws of India. Any dispute arising out of it shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts within whose limits the Schedule Premises are situated.

SCHEDULE A

Description of the Schedule Premises

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Lessor and the Lessee have signed this agreement on the day, month and year first above written, in the presence of the witnesses below.

LESSOR

LESSEE

WITNESSES:

1.

Signature
Name
Address

2.

Signature
Name
Address

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