Rental & leasing guide

Better tenants. Clearer agreements. Fewer disputes.

For landlords and tenants — what to put in writing, what to verify, and how to keep move-out clean.

The agreement

What belongs in a rental agreement.

  • Monthly rent, due date and payment channel

    Why it matters: Prevents late payments and disputes.

  • Deposit amount, refund conditions and timeline

    Why it matters: Clarity at exit.

  • Who pays service charge, utilities and tax

    Why it matters: Transparent total cost.

  • Permitted use — residential / office

    Why it matters: Avoids unauthorised use.

  • Maintenance responsibilities

    Why it matters: Small repairs vs capital repairs.

  • Notice period and renewal terms

    Why it matters: Protects both sides' planning.

  • Dispute resolution method

    Why it matters: Mediation and jurisdiction.

  • Inventory and condition report at move-in / out

    Why it matters: Keeps deposit deductions transparent.

Tenant screening

Respectfully — but completely.

  • NID and contact verification

    Who verifies: Landlord / agent
  • Income source and employer confirmation

    Who verifies: Salary slip / bank statement
  • Reference from previous landlord

    Who verifies: Phone call / WhatsApp
  • Clear profile — employed / student / family

    Who verifies: Supporting documents
  • Credit / payment history where available

    Who verifies: Bank reference
The leasing cycle

Marketing → screening → agreement → move-in → operations → exit.

  1. 01

    Prepare the unit

    Photography, floorplan and rent range.

  2. 02

    Qualified applicants

    NID, income, references.

  3. 03

    Agreement

    Deposit, utilities, notice.

  4. 04

    Move-in inventory

    Condition report with photos.

  5. 05

    Monthly operations

    Receipts and a maintenance log.

  6. 06

    Renewal or exit

    Notice, final account, deposit refund.

Red flags

Habits that create disputes.

Advance without contract

Why it matters: Payments without evidence escalate into disputes.

Recommended action: No major payment before a written agreement.

Outstanding utilities

Why it matters: A new tenant can inherit old bills.

Recommended action: Confirm a zero balance before move-in.

Vague service charge

Why it matters: Unspecified fees trigger annual disputes.

Recommended action: Write association fees and any annual increase into the agreement.

NRB landlords

Managing a rental from abroad.

Single point of contact

One place for tenant, maintenance and receipts.

Pre-approved repair limits

Fast action on small repairs without back-and-forth.

Monthly statements

Rent, costs and issues in one report.

Keys & access

Safe handovers and logging.

Next step

Start with a lease-readiness review.

We review your agreement, inventory and rent range, then recommend specific improvements.

Source note: This guide references publicly available Bangladesh land-service information, planning-related resources, and general market reporting (Ministry of Land, land.gov.bd, ldtax.gov.bd, RAJUK public resources, Banglapedia, REHAB directory, The Daily Star, The Business Standard, Dhaka Tribune, Prothom Alo, Reuters, AP). Requirements, fees and procedures may change. Clients should verify with official authorities and qualified professionals before making decisions.

This page is for general educational guidance only and does not replace legal, tax, engineering, or regulatory advice. Clients should consult qualified professionals before signing, paying, or making property decisions.

Last verified: June 2026