What should be the essential cretirea while renting a flat?

Q: I have some bad experience during renting a flat. I rented a flat and after returning the deposit, certain issue regarding the MSEB bills, Cable charges etc were not paid.

Amarjeet, Apartment Resident, Pune

2nd July 2013

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A landlord should ask identity of person who are using the property. Remember not to give your property or building for people who have criminal background or do not allow continuing if you doubt on their action or if they involved in some anti-social activities.

Saurav Mishra, Pune

4th July 2013

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True, I will keep that in mind.... Thanks.

Amarjeet, Apartment Resident, Pune

5th July 2013

Rental agreements need to be written in a stamp paper and signed by tenant and landlords. Here are some common agreements or conditions that need to be included in an agreement for keeping property in good condition and make prompt pay of monthly rents.

Rohit Marathi, Pune

4th July 2013

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List of things: List of things is facilities or appliance provided by a landlord to tenants along with property for rent. Things include appliances like number of fan, geyser, light fittings and so on. These things cannot be taken with them by tenant when leaving property.

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Due date: The date for paying each month’s rent and the date when it is considered as late payment. If there is any charge for late payment and time to take action when continues default.

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Garbage: Need to specify orally or in written where to keep garbage for collection by garbage collector and how to dispose garbage. The improper dispose of garbage creates problem for fellow tenants and for it become health problem

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Policies: Policies regarding parking vehicle and whether pets are allowed in the premises or not. These have to be clearly mentioned in rental agreement than become problem in future.

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Right to enter: The date or time from which property is let to rent. Tenant need to inform prior to landlord from when he starts using the property or building.

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Notice period: Tenant should give at least one month notice prior to leaving and demanding for deposit. Landlord must ask a reasonable time for giving back deposit.

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Restoration: Conditions which need to restore the dwelling place or building. It includes repairs and paintings, plumbing if required and so on.

Krishnendu, Pune

4th July 2013

Thank you very much for this detailed response.

Amarjeet, Apartment Resident, Pune

5th July 2013