What must be in a rent agreement?

Deposit, refund rules, notice period, allowed deductions, and who pays maintenance — plus photos of the inventory.

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Rent agreement tips for Gen Z: clauses that save your deposit

What to put in a rental or PG agreement in India — deposit, notice, lock-in, guests, and deductions — before you UPI the broker.

7 min read · Updated 4 July 2026

Verbal “we are nice owners” is not a contract. If it is not written, it will not exist on move-out day.

Deposit amount and refund timeline.
Notice period and lock-in penalties.
Exact list of allowed deductions.
Who pays maintenance, society fees, Wi-Fi.
Inventory list with photos attached.

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What must be in a rent agreement?: Deposit, refund rules, notice period, allowed deductions, and who pays maintenance — plus photos of the inventory.

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