Here’s the house rental contract template for foreigners living in Vietnam 2025

This contract template outlines the legal agreement between a landlord (individual or licensed real estate company) and a foreign tenant for residential and/or office use in Vietnam.

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SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

………….., date……month……year……

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HOUSE RENTAL CONTRACT FOR FOREIGNERS

Today, on …/…/… at ………………………………………, we, the undersigned parties, hereby agree to enter into this house rental contract as follows:

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A – THE LANDLORD (LESSOR)

Real Estate Business Company: ……………………………………………

Business License No.: ……………………………………

Issued by: ………………………… on date …/…/…

Legal representative of the landlord: Mr./Ms. …………………………………………..

Permit for leasing the property to foreigners No. …………… issued on …/…/… by ………………………

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B – THE TENANT (LESSEE)

Full name: ……………………………………… Age: ……… Nationality: ………………………

Occupation: ……………………………………………………………………

Passport No.: ……………………… issued on ……………………

Temporary residence permit No.: ……………………… issued on ……………………

Representative office license at: ……………………… issued on …………………… (if applicable).

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Article 1: Rental Property

a/ Address of the property:
No.: …………………………, including … floors, total built-up area: ……… m², garden area: ……… m²

b/ Purpose of use:

c/ Furnishings and facilities included for the tenant’s use:
………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Article 2: Rental Term

The lease term is …… months, commencing from ……………………

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Article 3: Rental Payment

• Monthly rent: ……… USD/month (exclusive of utility costs such as electricity, water, and other infrastructure charges, which are paid separately based on usage).

• Payment method: Cash or bank transfer/check

• Advance payment for ……… months

• Regular payments to be made on the … day of each month

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Article 4: Responsibilities of the Landlord

1. Hand over the property and its equipment/facilities on the agreed start date.

2. Ensure the tenant’s full and exclusive right to use the leased premises (if the landlord co-resides, applies only to the rented area).

3. Promptly repair any damages.

4. Compensate for any material or health damages to the tenant in case of house collapse due to delayed repair.

5. Guide the tenant in complying with Vietnam’s regulations on temporary residence and absence.

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Article 5: Responsibilities of the Tenant

1. Use the property strictly in line with the agreed purpose. Any renovation must be approved by the landlord and comply with construction regulations.

2. Pay rent fully and on time.

3. Be responsible for any damage to the property, loss of furnishings, personal belongings, or harm caused to third parties during the tenancy.

4. Comply with environmental hygiene and security regulations.

5. Not transfer the lease or sublet the property. Early termination requires at least 30 days’ notice to the landlord.

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Article 6: Mutual Commitments

1. Both parties agree to fulfill all contractual obligations. In case of dispute or breach, both shall present the matter to the People’s Committee of ……… for resolution.
   If unsatisfied with the decision, either party may escalate the case to the provincial court.

2. The contract shall terminate under the following conditions:
   a) Lease term has expired
   b) The property is destroyed or subject to demolition under state authority
   c) The tenant sublets, is detained, or deported by the Vietnamese Government

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Article 7: Validity of the Contract

This contract is effective from the date of approval by the competent state authority until the end of the lease term.

The contract is made in three (03) copies in both Vietnamese and English, all having equal legal validity. Each party retains one copy, and one is submitted to the local housing authority of ………………

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LANDLORD
(Signature & Seal)

TENANT
(Signature & Full Name)

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Source: Vietnam Insider