A valid rental contract should specify the basic information of the parties and the house; House use; Lease term; Amount of rent and delivery method; Housing maintenance responsibility; Agreement on sublease; Conditions for terminating the contract; Liability for breach of contract and other terms agreed by the parties.
Legal basis
Article 703 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China [Definition of lease contract] A lease contract is a contract whereby the lessor delivers the lease item to the lessee for use and income, and the lessee pays the rent.
Article 704 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China [Main contents of the lease contract] The contents of the lease contract generally include the name, quantity, purpose, lease term, rent and its payment term and method, maintenance of the lease item, etc.
Article 707 of the Civil Code of the People's Republic of China [Form of lease contract] If the lease term is more than six months, it shall be in writing. If the parties fail to determine the lease term in writing, it shall be deemed as an indefinite lease.
