In this time of modernisation, where the life of city, with accessibility of easy facilities and opportunities, appears to attract the youth of the society. The reason behind attractions is to achieve their dreams and to be independent. Numerous individuals go out and move to another city just to win an occupation, since they are out of their home town they have to stay in Hostels, PG's or leased house.

1. RESIDENTIAL
LEASE DEED
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2. INTRODUCTION

3. In this time of modernisation, where the life of city, with accessibility of easy facilities
and opportunities, appears to attract the youth of the society. The reason behind
attractions is to achieve their dreams and to be independent. Numerous individuals
go out and move to another city just to win an occupation, since they are out of their
home town they have to stay in Hostels, PG's or leased house.
Generally, one favours to have a leased house so as to lives independently BUT Prior
to occupying any premise on lease, one has to enter into a lease deed to bring the
terms and conditions black and white. Mutual understanding should be made
between the Lessor and Lessee. Few conditions/terms of the deed should be settled
upon by the both the Parties at the underlying stage to keep away from future
negative debates. Consequently, the possession of the leased house, whenever
gained, by methods for rent agreement with defined terms and conditions will make
life simple. Prior to going to the significant provisions of the residential lease deed,
let us initially understand what it actually means. The word Lease Deed comprises of
2 words: Lease and Deed.
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4. LEASE
As per Section 105 of Transfer of Property Act, 1882, “Lease of immovable property is
a transfer of a right to enjoy such property, made for a certain time, express or
implied, or in perpetuity, in consideration of a price paid or promised, or of money, a
share of crops, service or any other thing of value, to be rendered periodically or on
specified occasions to the transferor by the transferee, who accepts the transfer on
such terms.
In this way, Lease transaction includes three significant terms:
◎ The transferor is known as the Lessor or Owner,
◎ The transferee is known as the Lessee or Tenant;
◎ The cost is called the premium, and the cash, offer, administration or other
things to be rendered is known as the Rent.
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5. DEED
A deed is any legal instrument in writing which passes, affirms or confirms an
interest, right, or property and that is signed, attested, delivered, and in some
jurisdictions, sealed. It is commonly associated with transferring (conveyancing) title
to property.
In this way, Residential Lease deed is a lawful instrument through which right of
residency arrangement in a property is moved from Lessor to Lessee for a
predetermined time and on common standing and conditions.
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6. T&C’s of Residential
Lease Deed

7. Date and Place of
Execution
Details of Parties
The deed of lease should make reference to the date and place of execution. Date is
most extreme essential to check the legitimacy under the Limitation Act. Any
legitimate activity can be started just if the lawful activity embraced against the
unlawful activities or breach of terms of the contract is not time barred. Further, if
place is referred, it turns out to be very easy to ascertain the place where stamp duty
with respect to lease deed shall be payable.
Details of each party, for example, name, father's name, age and address is to be
referenced in the lease deed to understand the recognizable proof of the Parties in
question. In the event that more than 1 party is the owner of the premises and
involved, at that point it is smarter to determine subtleties of all the individuals, in
order to include and bound them straightforwardly with the conditions of lease deed.
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8. Details of Property
Term and Lock In
Period
The Lease Deed should plainly specify the details of the property to be rented out.
The details are such as size of the premises, area where it is arranged and its
encompassing territory and so forth to be expressed explicitly for simple
recognizable proof of the premises to be rented out.
The Lease Deed should likewise determine the term for which it has been entered
upon. Once in a while, Lock in proviso should be embedded in the Lease deed in
order to secure the financial enthusiasm of the Party. In the event that, the Lessee
leaves the premises before lock in period, he needs to pay the lease rent for the
unexpired period. Further, in the event of term of lease deed is over a year then the
lease understanding needs to be registered before sub-registrar mandatorily.
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9. Consideration
Security Deposit
The amount of consideration be involved in the lease deed, be expressed obviously in
the deed. Following nature of clauses can be inserted in the consideration:
◎ the time of instalment is month to month/quarterly/yearly
◎ amount is paid ahead of time or toward the month's end
The amount of security deposit, if any, ought to likewise be explicitly referenced in
the house rent understanding. Also will the same shall carry any interest or not to be
embedded. Further, the terms of refund or adjustment of security amount at the hour
of end/prompt crossing out of the deed ought to likewise be expressed.
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10. Use of Premises
Subletting
Electricity, water,
Maintenance Bill
The house tenant agreement should make reference to that the reason for letting out
the premises is for private and residential utilization purpose only. Occupant will be
considered responsible if the same is utilized for any reason other than for private
use/ dwelling residential use.
The rent deed ought to obviously make reference to whether the subletting right is
accessible by the lessee or not. This provision ensures and protects interest of the
Lessor and without his authorization Lessee can't sub let the premises.
The tenant contract ought to determine the terms of installation of service bill and
support bills for example whether this electricity bill or maintenance bills to be paid
addition to the rental consideration or inclusive one. In the event that the sum is
charged independently, at that point lessor ought to guarantee that all bills due/in
question preceding the date of execution of the deed are properly paid/settled. After
the execution of deed, it is the obligation of the Lessee to make time to time payment.
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11. Repairs &
Maintenance
Charges
Rights & obligation
of Lessor & Lessee
Deed should express that who will bear the costs for fixes and basic changes. If there
should arise a need for day to day repair and maintenance in the property, at that point,
same shall be borne by the Lessee. However, in case of any major repairs, the same
shall be carried out by the Landlord unless the same is done due to negligence of
lessee.
The Lease Deed ought to plainly determine the rights and obligations of both Lessor
and Lessee. For instance: Lessor will be qualified to enter into property during day
time. Resident will be qualified for utilize the property without superfluous impedance
by the Lessor. The property ought to be liberated and free from encumbrances. The
property ought to be kept perfect and clean.
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12. Fully/ Semi
Furnished Premises
Notices
Timing
In the event that the property is completely/semi furnished, it should specify that the
fittings, installations, and comforts joined with the premises are in working condition.
In the event that the same gets unusable, at that point it is the duty of Lessor to
fix/supplant the issues. Any harm caused because of carelessness of the lessee to
fittings, installation and comforts will be borne by him. Lessee will handover the
property in a similar condition as was given over to him by the Lessor at the hour of
execution.
Both sides should make reference to their location where notice or any correspondence
might be sent through post or through mail. The location ought to be obviously
referenced so the reports can be conveyed with any deferral/disarray.
In the event that the premises are arranged in family area or area with danger at night,
timing for entrance during night will be expressed explicitly. This condition suggests
that no one ought to be upset by the act of the Tenants.
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13. Termination
Ground of
Immediate Eviction
Veg/Non- Veg Food
Deed should make reference to the ideal opportunity for serving notice period and the
foundations for end of deed. Further, causes bringing about prompt end of the deed
ought to be unmistakably referenced.
Deed ought to likewise make reference to the grounds under which the deed stands
ended right away. For instance, bad conduct by the Lessor/Lessee would bring about
programmed end of deed and prompt ousting of the Premises.
Many multiple times, Lessor likes to rent out the premises to an individual who is
simply veggie lover. To keep away from question, the Lessor ought to plainly
determine, regardless of whether non veg food is permitted to be brought/cooked in the
premises.
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14. Number of
Members
Pet Allowed
Parking
The Lessor ought to likewise unmistakably specify the most extreme number of
individuals permitted to live in the Premises. Additionally the deed should express the
outcomes, on the off chance that the number surpasses the breaking point expressed.
Sometimes, the Lessor is hesitant to permit pets in the premises so rented out. Along
these lines, the deed should state explicitly whether pets are permitted to be kept at the
Leased out property. If there is an extra deposit required for a pet, that sum ought to be
remembered for the rent understanding.
Many a period parking space is additionally joined with the rented out premises. In the
event that parking space is accessible with premises, it is to expressed explicitly in the
deed. Extra charges, assuming any, is to be paid for benefiting the office ought to be
referenced.
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15. No right to
Mortgage
Arbitration Clause
Jurisdiction Clause
The Lessee will not reserve any option to contract the property or make any lien/charge
on the rented out property with any of the monetary establishment or bank.
The arbitration clause should express the way wherein mediation choice can be gotten
to. The terms of arrangement of mediators, the binding effect of the decision of
arbitrators etc. to be embedded in the respect clause.
Jurisdiction proviso expresses the region/ city/ state where the oppressed party can
look for justice. Any oppressed individual can file a compliant or look for lawful cure
just at where the purview lies. henceforth, it is imperative to make reference to the spot
of ward in a deed.
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