What documents are required to be signed while signing a lease or rent agreement?
For residential properties: rental or lease agreement. For commercial or retail properties: lease, leave and license agreement, business centre agreement or conducting rights agreement. What should I look for in a property before renting? The more you know about the condition of the premises before you rent the better. The following is a good checklist to have before renting: • Ensure that the plumbing systems, drainage and sanitary fittings are in good working condition. • Check for the quality of the electrical systems, circuit breakers, wires and functioning of light and other fittings. • Check for problems with roofing, walls, ceilings, floors & paintwork. • Check for the structural stability of the building, basement and other visible structures. • Check for the quality of the doors and windows, latches & locks. • Ensure that the property has a good water and electricity supply. How can a lease be terminated before the end of the tenure of the lease agreement? Under Sec.111 of the
