The Ultimate 2026 Checklist Before You Rent Any Room, PG, or Flat

One page, 30 ticks, zero regrets. Keep this saved on phone and nail the perfect bed on first visit.

1. Location Reality

□ Metro/bus 10 min walk □ Grocery 5 min □ Hospital 15 min □ ATM 2 min

2. Safety

□ Street lights at night □ Female security guard (for girls PG) □ CCTV in corridor □ Police station <2 km

3. Structure

□ No seepage on walls □ All plug points work □ Geyser gives hot water in 2 min □ WC flushes fully

4. Bills & Meters

□ Click photo of electricity & water meter □ Wi-Fi speed >100 Mbps on your phone □ Inverter back-up >2 hrs

5. Kitchen & Food

□ Fridge shelf space promised □ Induction / gas allowed till what time □ RO water taste okay

6. Money Talk

□ Deposit ≤2 months (2026 law) □ Rent escalation ≤8 % yearly □ Notice period 30 days (Model Act) □ Maintenance included/excluded written

7. Flatmate Vibe

□ Meet them once □ Smoking / drinking policy clear □ Guest / overnight rules on paper

8. Documents

□ Owner Aadhaar copy □ House tax receipt (proves ownership) □ Rent agreement draft ready

9. Pet / Hobby

□ Pets allowed written (if you have) □ Music late-night rules

10. Backup

□ Shoot 1-min exit video of existing damages □ Save owner & neighbour numbers □ Keep second option ready

Tick 25/30? Pay token. Less than 20? Walk away. Download printable PDF on MyKamra Checklist Tool.