General information only. Obtain qualified legal advice for the specific agreement, premises and dispute.
Coverage
The official tenancy FAQ states that the Act covers residential and commercial tenancies, including educational use, while excluding premises registered under the Factories Act, 1948. Confirm the specific arrangement and any notified exclusion.
Residential focus
Record occupants, safety, utilities, maintenance, pets, parking, society rules, privacy, entry, furnishing and move-in or move-out condition.
Commercial focus
Record legal use, planning and trade permissions, fit-out, signage, taxes, utilities, common charges, insurance, fire and safety compliance, operating hours, restoration and business interruption risks.
No assumed permission
A landlord’s consent does not replace planning permission, trade licence, fire clearance, pollution consent, society approval or another authority requirement.