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Rent Agreement Generator
State-aware rental agreements with stamp duty guidance.
Rent Agreement Generator
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Rent Agreement
This Rent Agreement ("Agreement") is made on [start date] at [city], between [Landlord's name], residing at [landlord's address] (hereinafter referred to as "the Owner", which expression shall include their heirs, successors and assigns), and [Tenant's name], residing at [tenant's address] (hereinafter referred to as "the Tenant", which expression shall include their heirs, successors and permitted assigns).
Whereas the Owner is the lawful owner of the premises situated at [property address] ("the Premises"), and has agreed to let out the Premises to the Tenant for residential use, and the Tenant has agreed to take the Premises on the following terms and conditions.
1. Term. This Agreement shall be for a period of 11 months commencing from [start date], and may be renewed thereafter for a further period on such terms as may be mutually agreed in writing between the parties.
2. Rent. The Tenant shall pay to the Owner a monthly rent of ₹[amount], payable in advance on or before the 5th day of each calendar month, by bank transfer or such other mode as the parties may agree.
3. Security Deposit. The Tenant has paid to the Owner an interest-free, refundable security deposit of ₹[amount] at the time of signing this Agreement, receipt of which the Owner hereby acknowledges. The deposit shall be refunded to the Tenant at the time of vacating the Premises, after deducting any outstanding dues or the cost of damage to the Premises beyond normal wear and tear.
4. Maintenance and Utilities. The Tenant shall bear the society/building maintenance charges. Electricity, water, gas, and other utility charges shall be borne by the Tenant based on actual consumption, and shall be cleared before the Tenant vacates the Premises.
5. Use of Premises. The Tenant shall use the Premises solely for residential purposes, and shall not sublet, assign, or otherwise part with possession of the Premises, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the Owner.
6. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party not less than 1 month(s) prior written notice. Upon termination, the Tenant shall hand over vacant possession of the Premises to the Owner in the same condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted.
7. Alterations. The Tenant shall not carry out any structural changes, additions, or alterations to the Premises without the prior written consent of the Owner.
8. Inspection. The Owner, or their authorised representative, may inspect the Premises at reasonable times with prior notice to the Tenant.
9. Registration and Stamp Duty. This Agreement shall be executed on stamp paper of the value applicable under the stamp duty law of the relevant state, and shall be registered where registration is mandatory under applicable law. Both parties agree to bear the cost of stamp duty and registration as mutually decided between them.
10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws applicable in the relevant state, and the courts at [city] shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this Agreement.
In witness whereof, the parties have set their hands on this Agreement on the date first written above, in the presence of the witnesses below.
Owner / Landlord
[Landlord's name]
Tenant
[Tenant's name]
Witness 1
Witness 2
Stamp duty and registration, by state
These rules genuinely differ by state — not just the duty rate, but whether registration is mandatory at all for a short-term agreement. Pick your state for the specifics:
Frequently asked questions
Why do most rent agreements run for exactly 11 months?
An 11-month term keeps the agreement below the one-year threshold at which registration becomes compulsory under the Registration Act in most states — so it can be notarized instead, which is faster and cheaper, then simply renewed. Maharashtra is the main exception, where registration is mandatory regardless of term.
Do I need to register this agreement for it to be valid?
It depends on your state and the term. Below one year, most states treat a notarized agreement as sufficient for everyday use, though an unregistered agreement can be harder to rely on as evidence in a dispute — Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra are stricter about this even for short terms. See your state's page above for specifics.
Can I use this for a commercial lease instead of a residential one?
Yes — switch "Property use" to Commercial. For a high-value or long-term commercial lease, it's worth having a lawyer review the final agreement, since commercial leases often carry more negotiated terms (lock-in periods, escalation clauses) than this general template covers.
Is a security deposit refundable by law?
There's no single national cap on deposit amounts, and refundability depends entirely on what the agreement says — this template treats it as fully refundable, adjusted only against dues or damage, which is the common default across most states.
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