Guwahati’s rental market moves fast, and first-time tenants often skip steps that save real trouble later. A few minutes of checking now can prevent months of frustration.
Start with the rent agreement itself. Make sure it’s on stamp paper and properly registered if the tenancy is for 11 months or longer — verbal agreements or unregistered ones leave you with little legal standing if a dispute comes up later.
Clarify the deposit terms in writing. Most landlords in Guwahati ask for two to three months’ rent as security, but the refund conditions — deductions for wear and tear, notice period, timeline for return — should be spelled out clearly, not left to verbal promises.
Inspect the property before moving in, not after. Take photos of existing damage, check that water supply, electricity connections, and any appliances included are actually working, and get these noted in the agreement so you’re not blamed for pre-existing issues later.
Confirm what’s included in the rent — maintenance charges, parking, and whether electricity/water are billed separately or bundled in. Ambiguity here is one of the most common causes of landlord-tenant friction.
Lastly, verify the landlord’s ownership documents match who you’re actually paying rent to — a surprisingly common oversight that can complicate things if the property changes hands later.
At NE Realestates, our rental listings include landlord-verified details upfront, so you spend less time chasing basic information.
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