Tenancy Agreement Malaysia: Complete Guide + Free Template (2026)

SPEEDHOME Editorial Team · Updated June 2026

A tenancy agreement in Malaysia should do three jobs: record the deal, prevent predictable disputes, and give both sides a usable document if the rental goes wrong. It should not be a generic template with names pasted in.

What Must Be In The Agreement

At minimum, include landlord and tenant details, property address, tenancy period, rent, payment date, deposits, utility responsibility, inventory, maintenance responsibility, house rules, renewal, early termination, default and notice clauses. If the property is partly furnished, attach an inventory with photos.

Stamping

After signing, the agreement should be stamped through the proper LHDN/MyTax e-Duti Setem process. Stamping does not magically make a bad clause good, but it improves the agreement’s readiness as an official document. For the step-by-step process, read how to stamp a tenancy agreement online.

Deposit And Utilities

State exactly what can be deducted from deposit: unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, damage beyond fair wear and tear, missing items or other agreed charges. For utilities, state whose name the account should be under and require meter readings at handover.

Renewal And Ending The Tenancy

Do not leave renewal to casual WhatsApp messages. If rent, term or parties change, record it in writing and check stamping. If either side wants to end early, the agreement should explain notice, penalty and handover.

SPEEDSIGN

SPEEDSIGN keeps agreement preparation, signing and process records more organised. That reduces practical risk: wrong version, missing signature, unclear stamping status or lost handover evidence. It is process control, not a legal guarantee.

General guide only. Use a lawyer for complex, commercial or disputed tenancies.