Rent agreements: six clauses every tenant should insist on

Most rent disputes are about the security deposit, rent increases and notice to vacate. A clear, written and registered agreement prevents most of them.

Make sure the agreement covers six things: rent and due date, the deposit and when it is returned, the yearly increase, who pays for repairs, the notice period, and how utility bills are split.

This article is general information. Talk to a lawyer about your own case.