Rental Agreement
Rental agreement
All rental terms must be in a written contract. Oral agreements are hard to prove in court.
Essential terms
Subject (address, area), rent amount, term, payment procedure, rights and obligations, liability.
Rent
Fixed in contract. Cannot be changed unilaterally. Utilities — separate or included.
Deposit
Usually 1-2 months rent. Returned on move-out minus damages (if any).
Termination
By mutual agreement or through court. Tenant can terminate anytime with 3 months notice.