Tenants posting 'house required for rent' in Lahore usually state the area, size, full house or portion, budget and family size; owners who respond should price against current area rents (for example roughly Rs110,000–155,000 for a 5 marla house in Johar Town in Oct 2026), sign a written tenancy agreement and register the tenant with police within 15 days.
When a tenant posts "house required for rent in Lahore," they are telling owners exactly what they will pay for: an area, a size, a budget and a move-in date. Owners who reply with a fair rent, clear terms and their papers ready usually close faster than those who argue the price.
What tenants usually specify
Most requests in this section include the same details. Match yours before you respond.
| Tenant asks for | What it means for the owner |
|---|---|
| Area or society | Commute to work, school or hospital matters most |
| Size (5 marla, 10 marla, 1 kanal) | Compare like with like when pricing |
| Full house, upper or lower portion | Separate meters and entrances matter for portions |
| Family or bachelors | Society rules may restrict bachelor tenants |
| Budget | Usually monthly rent, plus advance and security |
| Gas, parking, servant quarter | Practical deal-breakers in Lahore |
| Move-in date and term | Usually linked to school terms or job transfers |
How to price your house against the request
Use current area rents, not what a neighbour asked last year. These are Houseplot's indicative rent data (Oct 2026), in PKR per month.
| Area | 5 marla house | 10 marla house | 1 kanal house |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHA Lahore | 90,000–120,000 | 170,000–250,000 | 325,000–525,000 |
| Bahria Town Lahore | 75,000–85,000 | 120,000–160,000 | 200,000–350,000 |
| Johar Town | 110,000–155,000 | 160,000–300,000 | 255,000–400,000 |
| Wapda Town | 90,000–100,000 | 150,000–245,000 | 290,000–325,000 |
| Valencia Town | 100,000–155,000 | 165,000–250,000 | 215,000–350,000 |
| Lake City | 90,000–145,000 | 115,000–190,000 | 370,000–425,000 |
| Allama Iqbal Town | data not available | 112,000–200,000 | 275,000–300,000 |
| Park View City | 90,000–105,000 | 125,000–160,000 | data not available |
For portions, the same data shows a 10 marla upper portion at roughly Rs55,000–95,000 in Allama Iqbal Town and Rs70,000–80,000 in Wapda Town. If a tenant's budget is well below the range for your area and size, a polite counter with the range is better than silence.
Documents to have ready
- Ownership proof — registry, fard or society transfer letter, and your CNIC.
- Tenancy agreement — the Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 says a landlord shall not let premises except by a written tenancy agreement (s. 5(1)). It should state the parties, premises, term, rent and increase rate, due date, purpose, and any advance or security (s. 6).
- Rent Registrar — the landlord must present the agreement to the Rent Registrar, and a registered agreement is proof of the tenancy (s. 5).
- Police tenant registration — Lahore Police registers tenants free at police stations or Khidmat Markaz, with both CNICs, the rent agreement, an affidavit and the tenant's photo. Landlords must report a tenant within 15 days of possession, per LUMS SAHSOL, with fines of Rs10,000–100,000 for breach.
- Recent utility bills — so the tenant can see there are no arrears.
Unless the agreement says otherwise, rent is due by the tenth day of the following month (s. 7(2)).
Tax on the rent you receive
Residential rent is exempt from Punjab sales tax on services, as ABS & Co. notes. Income tax still applies under section 155.
Worked example: a house rented at Rs150,000 a month earns Rs1,800,000 a year. Under the FBR withholding tax card, tax for an individual is Rs15,000 plus 10% of the amount above Rs600,000, or Rs135,000 a year. If a company is the tenant, the card shows a different rate structure for companies, so confirm what it will withhold.
This guide is general information; confirm current rates with FBR/the bank/a lawyer before you pay.
Red flags when answering a request
- A "tenant" who wants keys before signing or registering.
- Refusal to share a CNIC or employer details.
- Requests to sublet or run a business from the house. The Act allows eviction for subletting without written consent and for change of use (s. 15).
- An agent asking the owner for a large fee before any tenant is shown.
Sources
- Punjab Rented Premises Act 2009 (text) — written agreement, Rent Registrar, contents, due date, eviction grounds
- Lahore Police — Tenants Registration — documents, where, free of cost
- LUMS SAHSOL — Law on information of temporary residences — 15-day landlord reporting, penalties
- ABS & Co. — Punjab sales tax on rental payments — residential rent exemption
- FBR — Withholding Tax Rates Card (to 30 Jun 2026) — section 155 slabs