What are some things to be careful about in a rental agreement (as a tenant) in Bangalore?
Few things must be careful about rental agreement. Rental cycle - Usually rental cycle must be 11 months. Agreement has to renew every 11 months. Lock-in period - Try to get rid of Lock-in period Annual rental increment - Usually 5–10% depends on the location and accommodation Rent payable : Is rent payable in month end or month beginning. Try to pay month end to control your cash flow. Maintenance and other cost : Is maintenance cost and other cost (water, electricity, tax etc,) includes in rent payable or excludes rent payable to owner. Security deposit: Usually security deposit in Bangalore is 10 months of rent (Eg: Rent is Rs.10,000 then the security deposit is Rs.1,00,000 ) Try to negotiate and pay in 3 or 4 installment to control your cash flow. Is repair, damage cost or structural change borne by tenant or owner?Usually tenant has to bear during tenancy period. Notice period: Usually 1–2 months of notice, Tenant has to inform owner at least 1 or 2 months in advance be...