1–2 months rent
Max Deposit
3 months for yearly tenancy; 1 month for monthly
Landlord Notice
1 month for monthly tenancy
Tenant Notice
Rent Board / Magistrate Court
Dispute Body
Generate a rental agreement compliant with Landlord and Tenant Act (Cap. 220, Laws of Sierra Leone). Pre-configured with Sierra Leone tenancy law requirements.
Tenancy agreements in Sierra Leone are governed by Landlord and Tenant Act (Cap. 220, Laws of Sierra Leone). The maximum security deposit is 1–2 months rent. Landlord notice period: 3 months for yearly tenancy; 1 month for monthly. Tenant notice period: 1 month for monthly tenancy. Disputes are resolved through the Rent Board / Magistrate Court.
Tenant protection: Eviction requires court order; tenant entitled to notice and right to contest. Rent increases: No statutory cap; Rent Board can review excessive increases. Stamp duty: Yes — stamp duty on lease documents.
Disclaimer: This is a template. Tenancy laws vary and change. Consult a qualified property lawyer in Sierra Leone before signing any lease agreement.