Rent Agreement Lawyer in Karachi

Why a written rent agreement matters

Rented residential and commercial premises in Karachi are governed by the Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979. Oral tenancies are recognised, but a written agreement signed by both parties makes any later dispute — over rent, possession or damage — far clearer before the Rent Controller. A well-drafted agreement prevents most landlord-tenant disputes before they arise.

What a good agreement covers

• Monthly rent and the date it is due
• Security deposit and when it is returned
• How and when the rent increases
• Maintenance responsibilities — landlord and tenant
• Permitted use of the premises
• Renewal terms and the notice period for termination
• The procedure for recovering possession

Residential and commercial premises

The Ordinance covers both. Commercial leases often need more detail — business use, fit-out and the handling of the tenant's operations at the end of the term.

For landlords and tenants

We draft and review agreements for both sides. If a dispute has already arisen, see tenant eviction and rent recovery.