Clearly mentioned about the following things and right the term of the Tenancy
1. Amount of rent, security deposit, and other payments: The amount of rent decided by the parties and mode of payment; cash, cheque or demand draft is usually used and also mentioned about due date.
2. Duration of agreement and renewal criteria- clarify about the lock-in period, during which neither the tenant nor the landlord can terminate the agreement, and ensure it’s mentioned in the agreement as well
3. Repairs and Maintenance Charges
4. List of fittings, fixtures and amenities- keep the building in a neat and good condition and shall take care of all the electric fittings, points, lights, sanitary and fans in and about the building all of which belong to the Lessor- not sublet and / or transfer possession of the building
5. Grounds for Eviction - Notice Period
6. Shall not carry any addition, alteration or improvements in or about the Building concerned without written consent of the Lessor. Shall not store or cause to be stored any combustible or inflammable materials or items anywhere in the building or its premises
7. Purpose of rental – Residential or commercial
8. Clarity of costs associated, such as; Electricity charges and water charges, society fees, and other charges
It should be register.