Tenancy agreement in both Chinese and English

As an office worker who has worked hard in Hong Kong for many years, I have studied this principle deeply.

A clear and complete lease can not only protect your own rights and interests, but also avoid unnecessary disputes when the sun goes down. Especially in Hong Kong, a marginalized city in the country, Chinese-English tenancies are even more common.

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Another way of saying this is that this article should be combined with the Estate Agents Authority in Hong Kong to give a certificate with the public.

English Tenancy agreement

1. The core content of the Chinese and English leases: the focus is hidden in the details.

According to Yu Tian, a complete lease should contain the following main legal provisions:

Information on both sides

The landlord takes the tax out of the prefecture and gives it to the tenant, as well as with the full name, "ID document" number, and contact information.

Acting with a shield is required to verify the identity of both parties and keep copies in accordance with the AMLO.

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Property Description:

The full address, unit number, floor area and purpose of the leased property.

If it is a "subdivided unit", the scope of distribution distinction should be clearly and unambiguously indicated.

I once looked at a subdivided unit lease with a clear list of places to avoid disputes later

Term and effective date

A fixed lease term, as if it were a lease renewal, and a clear list of terms and conditions for the time being.

(Usually the lease is "one year of death, one year of life", which also says that the rent cannot be reduced in the first year, and it can be repossessed in the second year.)

Rent and payment methods

Monthly rent amount, payment method account, etc.,

Rent adjustment mechanism.

This is usually a monthly rent, with a refund clause indicated.

Usually it is "press-on", that is, the monthly deposit and the first month's rent are paid in advance

REpair

Distinguish between the landlord and the tenant, such as the landlord is responsible for structural problems, and the tenant is responsible for daily wear and tear.

Termination Policy:

Early notice period, general, liability for breach of contract and special circumstances.

Specially written out separately

No subletting, pet regulations, decoration restrictions, etc.

I once looked at a tax and compared the lease agreement for the Chung Ying Palace, so I specifically noted that if there is a dispute, the English version will prevail

2. How to obtain and use a lease in both English and Chinese?

Penetrated it through a licensed estate agent

Entrust the official agent Liu Xie to assist in drafting and interpreting the terms, with reference to the evidence, and shrewdly entrust the local agent.

The agent will provide a comparative version of the English and Chinese versions to ensure that both parties are consistent.

I strongly recommend it to the estate agent of the gold medal,

Precautions for signing by yourself:

Both parties are required to sign the original copy and hold one copy each, and in the case of electronic signing, it must comply with the Electronic Transactions Ordinance.

Non-local students may refer to the "Tenant House Guide" to confirm the legality of the terms.

Stamping

The tenancy agreement must be signed and stamped by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) before it is ready for legal effect.

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3. Where can I find a model lease agreement?

There are many rental templates online, but the quality is not the same.

Rental agreements are often available on the websites of some large real estate companies.

Occasionally, stationery stores can also be rented according to the standard tax rate.

Personally, I recommend taking a sample of the official tax directly from the property, or referring to others

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Fourth, the use of interconnectedness: the power of protection is beneficial to one.

The people who want to use the fee educate them on the platform

Provide "Leasing FAQs" and advice on dispute resolution.

Refer to the guidelines for subdivided unit rents for tenancy.

If it involves a number of people, units, Sun needs to follow the "Good Handling of Subdivided Unit Lease Charter" set on the wall, stating that hard water and electricity can be separated and other details.

Not a local student guide

Reminder to verify the owner's owner, keep communication records, etc.

5. Dispute Resolution: Don't let disputes affect major events.

If there is a dispute over the article, it can be said through the complaint or after the trial of the land.

It is advisable to include an "arbitration clause" during the lease period to avoid the cost of litigation.

Every good lease contract: English should contain and discuss the terms and conditions

Experience sharing

I once had a lot of deposits deducted when I terminated the lease early because I didn't read the relevant payments of the lease at the end of the lease and the lease expired in English. Therefore, be sure to read each one carefully before signing a contract.

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appointed the official agent to draft the bilingual lease agreement of Liu Xie,

Before signing, ask the agent to explain the payment in detail."

Write and act quickly to make a seal.

Keep copies of all documents in case of disputes.

summary

Renting a house in Hong Kong, a perfect rental in both Chinese and English, is the cornerstone of protecting the double handicap. I hope that through the detailed explanation of this article and my experience sharing, I can help you deal with the big and small matters of renting a house more easily.

Further inquiries

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 (visit EAA website and consult property agent, this blog post just for reference)

＃Standard lease in Hong Kong