If you are renting a house in Sri Lanka, having a written rent agreement in Sinhala is essential to avoid future disputes. Below is a simple guide and the key clauses you should include in a Word document.

A typical Sinhala rent agreement follows this structure:

Dilini opened Microsoft Word and changed the font to Iskoola Pota – the standard Sinhala font. She copied the format and started typing.

“Wait, wait,” Nimal interrupted. “Add a line: ‘The tenant must not sublet the house to anyone without my written permission.’”

Chathura, who was sitting nearby, added his own request: “And please add: ‘The landlord will repair any major plumbing issues within 72 hours.’”

Dilini typed both clauses into the table. She made the document look professional – bold headings, a clean border, and two signature lines at the bottom.

In one hour, they had created a perfect House Rent Agreement in Word Sinhala.