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Rent Agreement Format in Pakistan (English and Urdu)

A free, simple rent agreement format for Lahore and Punjab in English and Urdu (kiraya nama). Copy or download it, fill in the blanks and print it on stamp paper.

Updated 27 Sept 2026 · 10 min read · By the RentNest Lahore team

A written rent agreement (kiraya nama) is the single best protection for both landlord and tenant. Below you'll find a free rent agreement format in English and in Urdu written for residential rentals in Lahore, including houses, portions, flats and rooms. Copy it, download it, fill in the blanks and get it printed on stamp paper.

How to use this template

Agree the key terms first: monthly rent, security deposit, advance, start date, notice period and who pays which bills.
Fill in every blank. Strike out options that don't apply (for example "Tenant / Landlord").
Print the agreement on stamp paper bought from a licensed stamp vendor. The stamp value depends on the rent and the term, so ask the vendor what is required for your agreement.
Both parties sign every page in front of two witnesses, who also sign with their CNIC numbers.
Attach CNIC copies, an inventory of furniture and fittings, and move-in photos.
Keep one original each. Then complete tenant registration with the police.

Rent agreement format in English

Rent agreement (English)

RENT AGREEMENT (TENANCY AGREEMENT)

This Rent Agreement is made at Lahore on this ____ day of __________, 20____

BETWEEN

Mr./Ms. ______________________ son/daughter/wife of ______________________
CNIC No. _______________ resident of ______________________________________
(hereinafter called the "LANDLORD")

AND

Mr./Ms. ______________________ son/daughter/wife of ______________________
CNIC No. _______________ resident of ______________________________________
(hereinafter called the "TENANT")

WHEREAS the Landlord is the owner of the premises bearing House / Flat / Portion No. ________,
Street ______, Block/Sector ______, ______________________ (area), Lahore, consisting of
____ bedrooms, ____ bathrooms, kitchen and ______________________ (the "PREMISES"),
and has agreed to let the Premises to the Tenant on the following terms:

1. TERM
The tenancy shall be for a period of ____ months starting from __________ and ending on
__________, and may be renewed by mutual written consent of both parties.

2. RENT
The monthly rent is Rs. ____________ (Rupees ______________________________ only),
payable in advance on or before the ____ day of each month by bank transfer / cheque / cash
against a signed receipt.

3. RENT INCREASE
On renewal, the rent shall be increased by ____% (or as mutually agreed in writing).

4. SECURITY DEPOSIT
The Tenant has paid a security deposit of Rs. ____________ which carries no interest and
shall be refunded within ____ days of the Tenant vacating the Premises, after deducting any
unpaid rent, unpaid utility bills and the cost of damage beyond normal wear and tear.

5. ADVANCE RENT
The Tenant has paid ____ month(s) rent in advance, amounting to Rs. ____________, which
shall be adjusted against the rent for the months of ______________________.

6. UTILITIES AND CHARGES
Electricity, gas, water, internet and society maintenance charges for the tenancy period
shall be paid by the Tenant / Landlord (strike out whichever does not apply). Meter readings
on the day of handover: Electricity ________ Gas ________ Water ________

7. USE OF PREMISES
The Premises shall be used for residential purposes only by the Tenant and family. The
Tenant shall not sublet the Premises or any part of it without the Landlord's written consent.

8. REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS
Minor day-to-day repairs shall be done by the Tenant. Structural and major repairs
(roof, seepage, main water and electrical lines) shall be the Landlord's responsibility.
The Tenant shall make no structural alteration without the Landlord's written permission.

9. INSPECTION
The Landlord may inspect the Premises at a reasonable time after giving prior notice.

10. NOTICE PERIOD
Either party may end this agreement by giving ____ month(s) written notice to the other.

11. HANDOVER
The Premises and the fixtures/furniture listed in the attached inventory are handed over in
good condition and shall be returned in the same condition, subject to normal wear and tear.

12. POLICE REGISTRATION
The Landlord shall register the Tenant with the local police as required by law, and the
Tenant shall provide CNIC copies and photographs for this purpose.

13. DISPUTES
Any dispute shall first be resolved through mutual discussion, failing which it shall be
settled under the laws applicable in the Province of Punjab.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this agreement on the date written above.

LANDLORD TENANT
Signature: ____________________ Signature: ____________________
Name: ____________________ Name: ____________________
CNIC: ____________________ CNIC: ____________________

WITNESS 1 WITNESS 2
Signature: ____________________ Signature: ____________________
Name: ____________________ Name: ____________________
CNIC: ____________________ CNIC: ____________________

Attachments: copies of CNICs of both parties and witnesses; inventory of fixtures/furniture;
move-in photographs.

Rent agreement format in Urdu (کرایہ نامہ)

Many landlords and tenants in Lahore prefer an agreement in Urdu. The Urdu version below has the same clauses as the English one.

کرایہ نامہ (Urdu)

کرایہ نامہ (معاہدۂ کرایہ داری)

یہ کرایہ نامہ آج مورخہ ______ ماہ __________ سن 20____ کو لاہور میں تحریر کیا گیا۔

فریقِ اوّل (مالک مکان):
نام ______________________ ولد / بنت / زوجہ ______________________
شناختی کارڈ نمبر _______________ ساکن ______________________________

فریقِ دوم (کرایہ دار):
نام ______________________ ولد / بنت / زوجہ ______________________
شناختی کارڈ نمبر _______________ ساکن ______________________________

چونکہ فریقِ اوّل مکان / فلیٹ / پورشن نمبر ______، گلی ______، بلاک ______،
علاقہ ______________________، لاہور کا مالک ہے، جو ____ بیڈ روم، ____ باتھ روم،
کچن اور ______________________ پر مشتمل ہے، اور اسے درج ذیل شرائط پر فریقِ دوم کو
کرایہ پر دینے پر رضامند ہے:

1۔ مدت: کرایہ داری کی مدت ____ ماہ ہوگی جو مورخہ __________ سے شروع ہو کر مورخہ
__________ کو ختم ہوگی۔ دونوں فریقین کی تحریری رضامندی سے اس کی تجدید کی جا سکتی ہے۔

2۔ کرایہ: ماہانہ کرایہ مبلغ ____________ روپے (الفاظ میں ______________________ روپے)
ہوگا جو ہر ماہ کی ____ تاریخ تک پیشگی بذریعہ بینک / چیک / نقد رسید کے عوض ادا کیا جائے گا۔

3۔ کرایہ میں اضافہ: تجدید کی صورت میں کرایہ میں ____ فیصد اضافہ ہوگا، یا جیسا کہ فریقین
تحریری طور پر طے کریں۔

4۔ سیکیورٹی ڈپازٹ: کرایہ دار نے مبلغ ____________ روپے بطور سیکیورٹی ادا کیے ہیں جن پر
کوئی منافع نہیں ہوگا۔ یہ رقم مکان خالی کرنے کے ____ دن کے اندر واپس کی جائے گی، البتہ بقایا
کرایہ، بقایا بل اور معمول کی ٹوٹ پھوٹ کے علاوہ کسی نقصان کی رقم منہا کی جا سکے گی۔

5۔ ایڈوانس کرایہ: کرایہ دار نے ____ ماہ کا کرایہ مبلغ ____________ روپے پیشگی ادا کیا ہے
جو ______________________ کے مہینوں کے کرایہ میں ایڈجسٹ ہوگا۔

6۔ یوٹیلیٹی بل: بجلی، گیس، پانی، انٹرنیٹ اور سوسائٹی مینٹیننس کے اخراجات کرایہ داری کی مدت
کے دوران کرایہ دار / مالک مکان ادا کرے گا (جو لاگو نہ ہو اسے کاٹ دیں)۔
حوالگی کے دن میٹر ریڈنگ: بجلی ________ گیس ________ پانی ________

7۔ استعمال: مکان صرف رہائشی مقصد کے لیے کرایہ دار اور اس کے اہلِ خانہ استعمال کریں گے۔
کرایہ دار مالک مکان کی تحریری اجازت کے بغیر مکان یا اس کا کوئی حصہ آگے کرایہ پر نہیں دے گا۔

8۔ مرمت: روزمرہ کی معمولی مرمت کرایہ دار کے ذمہ ہوگی۔ چھت، سیم، پانی اور بجلی کی مین
لائنوں جیسی بڑی مرمت مالک مکان کے ذمہ ہوگی۔ کرایہ دار مالک مکان کی تحریری اجازت کے بغیر
عمارت میں کوئی تبدیلی نہیں کرے گا۔

9۔ معائنہ: مالک مکان پیشگی اطلاع دے کر مناسب وقت پر مکان کا معائنہ کر سکتا ہے۔

10۔ نوٹس: کوئی بھی فریق دوسرے فریق کو ____ ماہ کا تحریری نوٹس دے کر یہ معاہدہ ختم کر سکتا ہے۔

11۔ حوالگی: مکان اور منسلکہ فہرست میں درج فرنیچر / فٹنگز اچھی حالت میں حوالے کی گئی ہیں
اور معمول کی ٹوٹ پھوٹ کے علاوہ اسی حالت میں واپس کی جائیں گی۔

12۔ پولیس رجسٹریشن: مالک مکان قانون کے مطابق کرایہ دار کا اندراج مقامی پولیس کے پاس کروائے
گا، اور کرایہ دار اس مقصد کے لیے شناختی کارڈ کی کاپیاں اور تصاویر فراہم کرے گا۔

13۔ تنازعہ: کسی بھی تنازعہ کی صورت میں پہلے باہمی گفت و شنید سے حل نکالا جائے گا، بصورتِ
دیگر صوبہ پنجاب میں نافذ قوانین کے مطابق فیصلہ ہوگا۔

اس کے ثبوت میں فریقین نے مذکورہ تاریخ کو اس معاہدے پر دستخط کیے۔

مالک مکان: دستخط ______________ نام ______________ شناختی کارڈ ______________
کرایہ دار: دستخط ______________ نام ______________ شناختی کارڈ ______________

گواہ نمبر 1: دستخط ______________ نام ______________ شناختی کارڈ ______________
گواہ نمبر 2: دستخط ______________ نام ______________ شناختی کارڈ ______________

منسلکات: فریقین اور گواہان کے شناختی کارڈ کی کاپیاں، فرنیچر / فٹنگز کی فہرست، حوالگی کے
وقت کی تصاویر۔

Rent agreement checklist: what every agreement should include

Parties: full names, CNIC numbers and addresses of landlord and tenant.
Property: complete address and a description, including any furniture or fittings provided.
Term: start date and the length of the tenancy (for example 11 months or 1 year), and how it can be renewed.
Rent: the monthly amount, due date and payment method (bank transfer gives both sides a record).
Rent increase: whether rent increases on renewal and by how much.
Security deposit: amount, and the conditions and timeline for returning it.
Advance rent: how many months are paid in advance and how they are adjusted.
Utilities and charges: who pays electricity, gas, water and society maintenance.
Repairs: who handles routine maintenance versus major structural repairs.
Use: residential use only, number of occupants, and whether subletting is allowed.
Notice period: how much notice either side must give to end the tenancy.
Handover: condition of the property at move-in and move-out (attach photos or an inventory).

Before you sign

Read every clause. Don't sign a blank or partly filled agreement.
Make sure the person signing as landlord is the owner or holds written authority.
Keep signed copies, payment receipts and move-in photos safely.

Clauses people often forget

Rent increase: write the percentage. If the agreement is silent, the Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 provides its own default increase, which may not be what either side expects. See tenant rights in Punjab.
Deposit refund timeline: how many days after vacating, and what can be deducted.
Meter readings at handover, so the final electricity and gas bills can be split fairly. Our LESCO & SNGPL guide explains how to check bills.
Subletting and the number of people allowed to live in the property.
Notice period: one month is common for houses and portions in Lahore.

Registering the agreement

The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 requires tenancy agreements in its area to be in writing and a copy to be given to the Rent Registrar. Keep proof that this was done. Separately, the landlord must register the tenant with the police.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Laws and procedures can change. For a specific situation, speak to a qualified lawyer or the relevant office. This template is a general format; for commercial premises or unusual terms, have it reviewed by a lawyer.

Frequently asked questions

Is a rent agreement on plain paper valid in Pakistan?

A written agreement on plain paper is better than nothing, but agreements are normally executed on stamp paper of the required value and signed before witnesses. This makes them much stronger evidence if a dispute reaches the Rent Tribunal or a court.

What stamp paper value is needed for a rent agreement in Punjab?

Stamp duty depends on the monthly rent, advance and the length of the tenancy, and rates are revised from time to time. Ask a licensed stamp vendor or lawyer for the value needed for your agreement.

Can I write a rent agreement in Urdu?

Yes. An agreement in Urdu is common in Lahore and is as valid as one in English, as long as it clearly states the parties, property, rent, term and other terms and is properly signed and witnessed.

How long should a rent agreement be for?

Eleven months or one year is most common for houses and portions in Lahore, with renewal by mutual consent. Commercial tenancies are often longer.