Lease Tenure

[cicatrix]

Hey,

What is the common lease tenure for an apartment and is there a lock in period i.e. a minimum no. of months that one has to live in the apartment?

[sanjivvohra]

Typically it is 12 months (lock in for 12 months) or 24 months (lock in for 12 months) with a release clause after 12 months based on the 'diplomatic clause' i.e. if you are transferred out after 12 months, you can release the appartment.
Take note of the notice period though, which is anything between 30-90 days (negotiable).

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