Rent Agreement (Karaya Nama)

A legally binding contract between a landlord and tenant outlining rental terms. Required for NADRA address verification, utility connections, and dispute resolution in Pakistan.

§When You Need This

• •Renting residential or commercial property
• •NADRA address verification
• •Bank address proof
• •Protecting landlord and tenant rights

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Template

RENT AGREEMENT

This agreement is entered into on [Date] at [City], between:

LANDLORD: Name: [Landlord Full Name] | CNIC: [CNIC No] | Address: [Address]

TENANT: Name: [Tenant Full Name] | CNIC: [CNIC No] | Address: [Address]

PROPERTY: [Complete Property Address] | Type: [Residential/Commercial] | Size: [Area]

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. •

   Duration: From [Start Date] to [End Date] — [X] months total.

2. •

   Monthly Rent: PKR [Amount] (Rupees [Amount in Words]), payable on or before the [Day] of each month.

3. •

   Security Deposit: PKR [Amount] paid upfront, refundable upon vacating after deducting dues or damages.

4. •

   Utilities: Electricity, gas and water bills payable by the [Tenant/Landlord]. Accounts remain in Landlord's name.

5. •

   Use of Premises: Property to be used for [residential/commercial] purpose only. Sub-letting prohibited without written consent.

6. •

   Maintenance: Day-to-day repairs by Tenant; major structural repairs by Landlord.

7. •

   Termination: Either party may terminate with [30/60] days' written notice.

8. •

   Renewal: By mutual written consent before expiry.

9. •

   Disputes: To be resolved at courts of [City].

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LANDLORD — Signature: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Date: ___________

TENANT — Signature: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Date: ___________

WITNESS 1 — Name: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Signature: ___________

WITNESS 2 — Name: ___________ CNIC: ___________ Signature: ___________

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§Checklist

• •Attach CNICs of all parties
• •Sign in front of witnesses
• •Keep one copy each for landlord and tenant