Avoid surprises after you move in. A practical checklist for tenants — from advance payments to the gas line.
The checklist
Before you pay the advance, walk through this list with the landlord:
- Monthly rent, advance amount and how the advance will be adjusted
- Service charge and what it covers (security, lift, generator, cleaning)
- Gas connection type — line gas or cylinder
- Water supply and pressure on your floor
- Electricity meter — prepaid or postpaid, and separate or shared
- Parking space and whether it is included in the rent
- Notice period for leaving and for rent increases
- Rules on guests, pets and bachelors
- Condition of fittings — take photos before moving in
- A written rental agreement signed by both sides
Why a written agreement matters
Most rental disputes in Dhaka come from verbal promises. A simple written agreement protects both tenant and landlord, and makes the advance refund clear when you leave.
