Create a form for a rental agreement
Do not rely on verbal agreements when entering into a rental agreement. If necessary, create a form yourself. To do this, you should know the points that you should definitely formulate.
Ideally, you should use a sample lease that you can buy in a stationery store. If you don't have one on hand, write a form and write everything down typically in one rental contract should be formulated.
Tenancy law eliminates many details in the rental agreement
- The law regulates a lot in the Tenancy law self. However, since you can also partially use the freedom of contract, you can formulate a rental agreement yourself and submit a suitable form. It is only important that you move within the framework of tenancy law.
These points belong on the form
- When creating a form for a rental agreement, first write down the personal details of both contracting parties. This includes the previous address of the tenant and any spouse or partner who may move into the apartment with him.
- Name the apartment with the address, the exact location in the property, the number of rooms and the living space in square meters.
- Make a note of the rental price. Make it clear if it's a rent including all extra costs or a cold rent in which the tenant pays the ancillary and operating costs in addition.
- If the tenant is to pay these costs in addition, you must individually name all costs that you want to pass on to the tenant. If you forget a cost type, the tenant does not have to pay it. Set a flat rate based on the expected consumption.
- Determine when the rent and utilities are due for payment. Enter your bank account details.
- If you have agreed on a deposit, note the amount and the due date.
- Determine the move-in date.
- If you would like the tenant to carry out cosmetic repairs, note: "Cosmetic repairs are the responsibility of the tenant". The deadlines are given by case law.
- If you make any arrangements with the contractual partner, make sure to note them down on the form.
- Make sure that all parties named in the rental agreement sign the form themselves. The other party should receive a copy of the form.
As a tenant, you have a number of rights, but also obligations that must be observed. That …
The notice periods are stipulated by law and do not need to be specified separately. If the rental contract is limited in time, specify the period exactly to the day. If necessary, clarify the question of keeping animals and the possible allocation or shared use of the basement rooms or a portion of the property.
Please note that this text does not constitute legal advice and contains non-binding information that should guide you in creating a text. If in doubt, seek legal advice or use a sample rental agreement. Such contracts are always risky.
