කුලියට ගැනීමේ ගිවිසුමක් (house rent agreement) යනු කුලිකරු (කොපමණ හිමිකරු) සහ කුලිය ගන්නා (කුලිකරුට නිවස කුලියට ගන්නා පුද්ගලයා) අතර ඇතිවන ගිවිසුමකි. මෙම ගිවිසුමෙන්, කුලිකරුට නිවස කුලියට ලබා දීම සහ කුලිය ගන්නාට නිවස භාවිතා කිරීම සඳහා අවශ්ය කොන්දේසි නියම කරයි.
Although verbal agreements can sometimes be recognized in Sri Lankan law, they are extremely difficult to prove in court if a dispute arises. A written rental agreement serves as primary legal evidence, clearly defining the rights and obligations of both parties.
You can check out and download customizable document templates via these public resources:
For long-term leases or high-value residential properties, getting the document attested by a licensed Notary Public provides maximum legal safety. Downloading House Rent Agreement Formats in Word (Sinhala) house rent agreement format in word sinhala link
This template is specifically designed to comply with the and other applicable laws of Sri Lanka. It covers all essential sections:
: The start date and the end date of the agreement (usually 6 months or 1 year).
❌ Leaving the start date empty – leads to disputes. ✅ Fix: Always write "මෙම ගිවිසුම 2025 ජනවාරි 01 දින සිට බලපැවැත්වේ." A written rental agreement serves as primary legal
Clear evidence in case of disputes regarding the security deposit or damages.
Whether the tenant is allowed to rent the house to others.
Clearly state the full legal names, National Identity Card (NIC) numbers, and permanent addresses of both the property owner (Lessor) and the renter (Lessee). It covers all essential sections: : The start
Defines who pays for electricity, water, and municipal taxes.
⚠️ Do not use auto-translated English templates. Sinhala legal terms differ. Always get a final draft verified by a Notary Public (කොන්ත්රාත්තු ලියන්නා) if the rent exceeds LKR 5,000 per month.