How to Rent a Flat in Nepal: Step-by-Step

1. Set your budget and shortlist

A common rule is to keep rent under one third of your monthly income. Filter listings by city, ward, rent ceiling and bedrooms, and save the search so you get alerted when a matching property is listed.

2. Verify the landlord before you visit

• Check that ownership documents (lalpurja) have been verified.
• Look at the landlord's rental credit score and reviews from previous tenants.
• Be cautious with anyone who asks for a deposit before a viewing.

3. Visit and inspect

• Water — is drinking and bathing water abundant year round, or tanker-dependent?
• Electricity — inverter or solar backup, meter type, and whether the load is shared.
• Toilets and drainage — test flush and water pressure.
• Sunlight, noise, and how far the nearest bus stop, school, hospital and market are.

4. Agree the terms in writing

Rent, deposit, notice period, who pays for repairs, and what happens if either side breaks the lease early. On HamroRentals the digital lease captures all of this, both parties sign electronically, and each side keeps a copy.

5. Pay and keep receipts

Always take a receipt for the deposit and each month's rent. Paying rent through the portal creates that record automatically and feeds your rental credit score, which makes the next flat easier to get.