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Renting in Chandigarh: tenant checklist
A printable tenant checklist for renting a flat, floor or PG in Chandigarh.
What is on this checklist
Tick these off before you hand over a rupee.
Before paying
- Seen the place in person
- Met the owner and checked ID
- Rent, deposit and maintenance agreed in writing
- Who pays electricity, water and repairs agreed
The agreement
- On e-stamp paper, signed by both, two witnesses
- Notice period and lock-in written down
- Inventory of furniture and fittings attached
- Copy kept by both sides
After moving in
- Police tenant verification done by the landlord
- Meter readings photographed on day one
- Receipts for every payment
- Photos of the condition of each room
Walk away if
- Asked to pay before a visit
- “Owner abroad, keys by courier”
- Large broker fee before any viewing
- No agreement offered
