1. How do I calculate the legal fee for tenancy agreement?

We recommend you to download EasyLaw phone app calculator to calculate it easily. 
The standard legal fees chargeable for tenancy agreement are as follows:-

First RM 10,000 rental25% of the monthly rent
Next RM 90,000 rental20% of the monthly rent
More tha RM 100,000Negotiable

Legal Fee for Tenancy Agreement period of above 3 years:

First RM 10,000 rental50% o the monthly rent
Next RM 90,000 rental20% of the monthly rent
More tha RM 100,000Negotiable

 

  1. How do I calculate the stamp duty payable for the tenancy agreement?

We recommend you to download EasyLaw phone app calculator to calculate it easily. 
The standard stamp duty chargeable for tenancy agreement are as follows:-
Rental for every RM 250 in excess of RM 2400 rental

Less than 1 yearRM 1
Between 1- 3 yearsRM 2
More than 3 yearsRM 3
Annual rental below RM 2,400No Stamp Duty
  1. Who should bear the legal costs for the preparation of the tenancy agreement?

There is no fixed law on whether the tenant or the landlord should bear the legal costs of the tenancy agreement. However, it is a common practice for the legal costs to be shared equally among both parties.

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