A tenancy contract is a legal agreement between a tenant and a landlord that governs and protects the rights and responsibilities of both parties. Before signing a rental contract, tenants need to pay attention to the following aspects:
1.Rent and deposit: The contract should clearly stipulate the amount of rent, the method of payment (monthly, quarterly, etc.) and the date of payment. At the same time, the amount of the deposit and the conditions for its refund, as well as the liquidated damages and other related expenses, should also be clearly agreed.
2.Lease term and renewal: The contract should clearly stipulate the start and end dates of the lease term, and specify the manner and requirements for renewal and termination. The tenant should carefully read and understand the terms of the contract regarding renewal and termination.
3.Condition and equipment of the house: The contract should describe the current condition of the house in detail and include a list of the equipment and furniture already in place. Tenants should inspect the physical condition of the property when signing the contract and document any existing damage or issues.
4.Terms of use: The contract should clearly stipulate the rules for the use of the house, such as whether pets are allowed, whether smoking is allowed, whether commercial activities are allowed, etc. The tenant shall comply with the terms of use set forth in the contract.
5.Repair and maintenance responsibilities: The repair and maintenance responsibilities of the landlord and tenant should be clearly stipulated in the contract. In general, the landlord is responsible for structural and major repairs, and the tenant is responsible for routine maintenance and minor repairs.
6.Water, electricity and gas charges: The contract should clearly stipulate the responsibility for the payment of water, electricity, gas and other public facilities, including the respective responsibilities and payment methods of the tenant and the landlord.
7.Breach of contract and rescission: The conditions and consequences of breach of contract and rescission should be clearly stipulated in the contract. The tenant should be aware of the circumstances under which the breach of contract may be carried out and bear the corresponding costs or legal liabilities for the default.
8.Other terms: The contract may also contain other terms such as renovation specifications, neighborhood relations, renovation and check-out conditions, etc. Tenants need to read these terms carefully and understand their rights and responsibilities.
Before signing a rental contract, tenants are advised to pay attention to the following:
Read the contract carefully and understand the terms and obligations contained therein.
If there are unclear or unreasonable terms, you can negotiate and negotiate with the landlord.
Make sure that the information in the contract is consistent with the verbal agreement, such as the amount of rent, the equipment of the premises, etc.
Keep a copy of the contract and relevant certificates.