Residential Tenancy
Apartment Rent Contract — Jordan
A template lease specifying the lessor and lessee details, rent amount, contract term, use and apartment description. The form addresses tenant obligations for bills and maintenance, consequences of late payment, end‑of‑term measures, and procedures for handling the premises after expiry.
Updated: 9 November 2021
Prepared and reviewed by: Ashraf Al-Khawaja
Scope and Essential Data
The template records core elements: names of lessor and lessee, rent in Jordanian Dinars, monthly advance payment, lease start date and term (e.g., one year), residential use and an apartment description. When using the form, empty fields must be accurately completed and parties should keep signed copies and payment receipts.
Tenant Obligations and Ancillary Charges
The lease obliges the tenant to bear all charges on the property, including guard and cleaning fees, electricity and telephone bills, taxes and maintenance costs. Practically, a signatory will be responsible for running costs; parties should clarify which repairs are landlord’s obligations versus routine maintenance and document the condition at handover to avoid disputes.
Late Payment and Practical Legal Effects
The contract links delayed payment to an acceleration remedy after ten days past due, making all installments immediately payable. While this gives the landlord a financial enforcement tool, its application may be subject to statutory or judicial limits; retain receipts and formal notices and seek legal advice before pursuing escalation.
End of Term and Remedies for Failure to Surrender
The form requires a two‑month non‑renewal notice and provides measures if the tenant fails to return the key at term expiry. It lists two landlord options: forcibly opening the unit in the presence of a witness, inventorying belongings and storing them for one week, or keeping the premises closed while charging a cumulative 25% monthly increase on the rent. Certain wording (for example a referenced “500 dinars” tied to the opening remedy) is unclear in the source; moreover, forced entry and disposal of items often require judicial or enforcement proceedings under tenancy rules, so verification against procedural law is necessary.
Legal notice
Notice: This content is general educational material based on a published template and does not constitute legal advice. The original source is linked on the summary page. Verify applicable laws, amendments and timing, and consult a licensed Jordanian lawyer before adopting or enforcing any clause.
Sources and references
Verify the official text and latest amendments before relying on this material professionally.