Clause: This Agreement is made between the Landlord and the Tenant as named in the Schedule. The Occupant (if any) is also named in the Schedule.
Explanation: This section identifies who is involved in the agreement: the property owner (Landlord), the person renting (Tenant), and any other Occupant.
2. Description of Premises
Clause: The Landlord is the registered owner of the property described in the Schedule (the "Said Premises").
Explanation: This section describes the property being rented, including its address and details.
3. Term of Tenancy
Clause: The tenancy starts and ends on the dates stated in the Schedule.
Explanation: This section sets the start and end dates for the rental period.
4. Rental & Deposits
Clause: The Tenant must pay monthly rent in advance and provide security, utility, and advance rental deposits as stated in the Schedule.
Explanation: This section explains the payment of rent and the different types of deposits required before moving in.
5. Tenant’s Covenants (Full Clause)
Clause:
Paying Rent: To pay the reserved rent on the days and in the manner aforesaid. Example: If rent is due on the 1st of each month, the tenant must pay by that date.
Utilities: To pay all charges due and incurred in respect of electricity, water, sewerage (Indah Water), and all other utilities supplied to the Said Premises. Example: Tenant pays the monthly water and electricity bills directly to the providers.
Maintenance: To keep the interior of Said Premises, including the flooring, interior plaster or other surface materials or renderings on wall and ceilings, piping, and the fixtures including doors, windows, glass, shutters, lock, fastenings, electric wiring, and fittings listed in the Inventory hereto (if any) together with any additions thereto in a good and tenantable repair condition and to replace or repair any of the aforesaid items and any part of the Said Premises and the Landlord’s fixtures and fittings should they be damaged. Explanation: Tenant must keep the property clean and fix minor damages (e.g., replace a broken light bulb).
Allowing Inspections: To permit the Landlord and his duly authorized representatives upon giving twenty four (24) hours previous notice at all reasonable times to enter upon and examine the condition of the Said Premises and to take inventories of the Landlord’s fixtures therein and to do structural or external repairs, whereupon the Landlord shall be entitled to serve the Tenant a notice in writing specifying therein any repairs necessary to be carried out and requiring the Tenant to forthwith to execute the same and if the Tenant shall not within fourteen (14) days after service of such notice proceed diligently with the execution of such repairs or works then the Landlord with or without workmen and others shall be entitled to enter upon the Said Premises and execute the repairs and the Tenant agrees that the costs thereof shall be a debt from the Tenant to the Landlord and be forthwith recoverable by action. Example: Landlord gives notice to inspect a leaking pipe; tenant must allow access.
No Unauthorized Alterations: Not to make or permit to be made any alterations in or additions to the Said Premises or the Landlord’s fixtures, fittings decorations therein without having first obtained the written license and consent of the Landlord thereof and in the event of such license and consent being given to carry out at the Tenant’s own expense such alterations with such materials and such manner and at such times as shall be designated by the Landlord and upon the determination of the term hereby created, if required by the Landlord, to restore the Said Premises to its original state and condition at the expense of the Tenant. Explanation: Tenant cannot paint walls or install new fixtures without written permission.
Compliance with Laws: Not to do or permit to be done on the Said Premises anything which may or will infringe any of the laws, by-laws or regulation made by the Government or any competent authority affecting the Said Premises or whereby the policy or policies of insurance against loss or damage by fire may become void or voidable or whereby the rates of premium payable thereon may be increased to repay the Landlord all sums paid by way of increased premium. Example: Tenant must not use the property for illegal activities.
No Subletting: Not to assign, sublet, or part with the actual or legal possession or the use of the Said Premises for any term whatsoever without first obtaining the previous consent in writing of the Landlord. Explanation: Tenant cannot rent out rooms to others without landlord’s approval.
End of Tenancy: On determination of the term hereby created to undertake to make good, repair and maintain all the air-conditioning units in the premises once yearly, and also to clear up any rubbish and peaceably and quietly yield up to the Landlord vacant possession of the Said Premises in good, clean and proper state of tenantable repair condition. The Tenant have to provide receipts of regular services fees for cleaning air-conditioner. The Tenant may remove all fixtures, fittings or other installations belonging to the Tenant but shall make good any damage caused to the Said Premises or any part thereof by the installation or removal of such fixtures, fittings or installations. Example: Tenant must return the property clean and in good condition, and provide proof of air-conditioner servicing.
Use for Stated Purpose Only: To use the Said Premises only for the purpose stipulated in the Section 9 of the Schedule hereto and not to use or permit or suffer the use thereof for any other purpose Save and Except for the specific purpose herein stated and further not to do or permit or suffer anything to be done in or about the Said Premises or any part thereof which may become a nuisance or cause damage or inconvenience to the Landlord or the Tenant or occupiers of neighboring premises. Example: If the agreement says "residential use only," tenant cannot run a business from the property.
Yield Up in Good Condition: To yield up the Said Premises with the Landlord’s fixtures and fittings at the expiration or sooner determination of the said term in good and substantial repair and condition in accordance with the several covenants hereinbefore contained. Explanation: Tenant must leave the property in the same condition as when they moved in, except for normal wear and tear.
Electrical Installations: Not to install any electrical sockets, plugs or electrical power points or electrical motor or engine or appliance or air-conditioner without first informing the Landlord in writing and to ensure that the installation is done in a proper manner. In the event that the Tenant commits a breach of this covenant and as a result of which the Landlord suffers any loss or damage, the Tenant shall forthwith indemnify the Landlord against all such loss and damage. Example: Tenant must get approval before installing a new air-conditioner.
No Damage to Common Areas: Not to damage or deface or cause or permit any servant or agent of the Tenant to damage or deface any part of the Said Premises or common passageway, stairs, water closets, lavatories, and conveniences while moving any furniture, equipment, fittings, fixtures, or any other thing whatsoever or by anything whatsoever or by any means whatsoever and to forthwith repair and make good or to pay the Landlord the cost of making good such damage or defacement to the satisfaction of the Landlord. Example: If tenant scratches the lift wall while moving furniture, they must pay for repairs.
No Dangerous Goods: Not to store or bring upon the Said Premises arms, ammunition or unlawful goods such a gunpowder, saltpeter, kerosene or any explosive or any article or articles of especially combustible, inflammable, noxious or dangerous nature or any coffin wreath or any funerary goods in any part of the Said Premises. Explanation: No storing of hazardous or illegal items.
Viewing Before End of Tenancy: During the Two (2) months immediately preceding the termination of the tenancy unless the Tenant shall have given notice of his intention to renew the tenancy as hereinafter provided under clause 7.5, to permit persons with the written authority from the Landlord at all reasonable times of the day to view the Said Premises for the purpose of letting the same. Example: Tenant must allow prospective new tenants to view the property before moving out.
Return of Keys: The Tenant shall return all keys including duplicated keys to the Landlord at the termination of the tenancy. Example: Tenant must return all keys, including copies, when moving out.
Indemnity: To indemnify and keep safe the Landlord against all claims, demands, proceedings costs, charges and expenses arising out of or in consequence of any damage, injury or loss which may at any time during the said term be caused to be suffered by the servants, agents, licensees, or invitees of the Tenant or any of them on the Said Premises or any part thereof or to any goods or property of such persons in or about the Said Premises occasioned by or arising from fire, water, storm, tempest, earthquake, insects, theft, burglary or explosion, nuclear, riots, or civil commotion, enemy action or by reason of the defective working stoppage, breakage of any appliances, pipes, cables, apparatus, or lift or air conditioning plant or other machinery, if any, in or under passing through or connected with or used for the purposes of the Said Premises or any part thereof failure of supply of electricity or other supplies or any way owing to the Said Premises or owing to the negligence of the Tenant or any neighbors of the Tenant. Explanation: Tenant is responsible for damages or losses caused by their actions or negligence.
By-Laws Compliance: At all times through the period of this Agreement, the Tenant shall abide by prevailing by-laws prescribed under the Strata Management Act 2013 and hereby agreed to the Tenant shall also indemnify the Landlord for any losses and/or damages or action taken by The Body. Example: Tenant must follow condo or apartment rules.
Air-Conditioner Maintenance: In respect of the maintenance of the air-conditioners (if any), the Landlord shall bear the costs of major repair and the Tenant shall maintain and service all the air-conditioners during the said tenancy period at the Tenant’s own cost. Example: Tenant pays for regular servicing; landlord pays for major repairs.
Further Explanation: These covenants are standard in Malaysian tenancy agreements. They protect the landlord’s property and ensure the tenant’s responsibilities are clear. If the tenant fails to comply, the landlord may deduct costs from the deposit or take legal action. Always read and understand each clause before signing.
6. Landlord’s Covenants
Clause: The Landlord must pay quit rent, assessment, and service charges, keep the property insured, maintain the main structure, and allow the tenant to enjoy the property without interruption.
Explanation: This section lists the main responsibilities of the landlord, such as paying property taxes and ensuring the property is safe and habitable.
7. Termination & Renewal
Clause: The agreement explains when the landlord can end the tenancy (e.g., non-payment, breach), what happens if the property is damaged, and how the tenant can renew the tenancy.
Explanation: This section covers how the agreement can end, what happens in special situations, and how to renew the lease if both parties agree.