Rental Agreement Basics (Simple, Practical)

Not legal advice. The point is clarity so nobody “assumes” different things.

Updated: 2026-02-10

Write these 10 items (minimum)

  1. Rent amount (RM) + due date
  2. Start date + end date (or renewal)
  3. Deposit amount + when it’s returned
  4. Notice period (example: 30 days)
  5. What’s included: WiFi, utilities, parking
  6. What’s not included: extra bills, replacement cards/tags
  7. Who pays repairs (small vs big)
  8. House rules (guests, smoking, pets, quiet hours)
  9. Move-in rules (lift booking, access cards, management registration)
  10. How to report issues + expected response time

Payment safety

  • Never pay deposit before viewing.
  • Match the bank account name to the owner / authorized rep.
  • Keep receipts and screenshot the agreement.

Make it building-specific

Some buildings have specific move-in rules, deposits, and access setup. Check “Neighbor tips”.

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