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Print on non-judicial stamp paper of the value your state requires, or use e-stamp paper. A tenancy of 12 months or more must also be registered.

Rent agreement

This rent agreement is made at Gurugram on 22 Oct 2026 between:

Sunita Verma, residing at C-12, DLF Phase 2, Gurugram 122002, PAN ABCPV1234K (the "Landlord"), and

Rahul Sharma, permanently residing at 14 Civil Lines, Jaipur 302006 (the "Tenant").

The Landlord owns the semi-furnished flat / apartment at Flat B-204, Sushant Lok Phase 1, Gurugram 122009 (the "Premises"), and has agreed to let it to the Tenant on the following terms:

1. Term. The tenancy is for 11 months, from 22 Oct 2026 to 21 Sep 2027. It may be renewed by mutual written consent.
2. Rent. The tenant shall pay a monthly rent of ₹25,000 (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand only) on or before the 5th of each month, by bank transfer, UPI or cheque.
3. Security deposit. The tenant has paid an interest-free security deposit of ₹50,000 (Rupees Fifty Thousand only). It shall be refunded when the tenant hands over vacant possession, after deducting any unpaid rent, bills or cost of damage beyond normal wear and tear.
4. Increase on renewal. On renewal, the rent shall increase by 5% unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.
5. Bills and maintenance. The tenant shall pay electricity, water, gas and internet bills for the period of the tenancy as per actual use. Society maintenance charges shall be paid by the tenant.
6. Use. The premises shall be used only for residential purposes by the tenant and their family, and not for any illegal or commercial activity.
7. Sub-letting. The tenant shall not sub-let, assign or part with possession of the premises, in whole or in part, without the landlord's written consent.
8. Repairs and alterations. Day-to-day minor repairs shall be done by the tenant. Structural and major repairs shall be done by the landlord. The tenant shall not make structural alterations without the landlord's written consent.
9. Inspection. The landlord may inspect the premises at a reasonable time after giving the tenant at least 24 hours' notice.
10. Lock-in and notice. Neither party shall end this agreement during the first 3 months (lock-in period). After that, either party may end this agreement by giving 1 month's written notice.
11. Handover. At the end of the tenancy, the tenant shall hand over the premises in the same condition as received, subject to normal wear and tear, with all keys and fittings.
12. Fittings. The furniture and fittings listed in the annexure, signed by both parties, are provided with the premises and shall be returned in good condition.
13. Other terms. No pets. The tenant may park one car in slot B-12.
14. Disputes. Any dispute shall first be settled amicably; failing that, it shall be subject to the courts or Rent Authority with jurisdiction over the premises.

In witness whereof, the parties have signed this agreement on the date and at the place written above.

Place: Gurugram Date: 22 Oct 2026

Landlord

Sunita Verma

Tenant

Rahul Sharma

Witness 1

Signature:

Name:

Address:

Witness 2

Signature:

Name:

Address:

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How to make a rent agreement

Create a free rent agreement with rent, deposit, lock-in and notice terms, then print it on stamp paper and sign it with two witnesses.

1
Add the parties
Landlord and tenant names, addresses and PAN if you have them.
2
Add the property and rent
Address, type, furnishing, start date, term, rent, deposit and due date.
3
Set the terms and download
Increase, lock-in, notice and other terms. Print on stamp paper, sign with two witnesses.

What is a rent agreement?

A rent agreement (also called a rental or leave and licence agreement) is the written contract between a landlord and a tenant. It records the rent, security deposit, term, notice period and the rules both sides agree to, so there's no argument later.

Most residential agreements in India are for 11 months, because a lease of 12 months or more must be registered at the sub-registrar's office. Shorter agreements still need the right stamp duty.

Rent agreement format

A rent agreement names the landlord and tenant with their addresses, describes the property, and sets out numbered clauses: term, rent and due date, security deposit and refund, increase on renewal, bills and maintenance, permitted use, sub-letting, repairs, inspection, lock-in and notice, handover and disputes. Both parties sign each page, with two witnesses.

Print it on non-judicial stamp paper of the value your state requires, or buy e-stamp paper online, before signing. Some states, like Maharashtra, require leave and licence agreements to be registered whatever their length.

Rules that apply

Leases of 12 months or more must be registered

A lease of immovable property for more than a year, or from year to year, must be registered; an unregistered one can't be relied on as evidence of the lease.

Source: India Code — Registration Act, 1908

Stamp duty on rent agreements

Rent agreements and leases attract stamp duty, which depends on the state, the rent and the term. Pay it before signing, through stamp paper or e-stamping.

Source: Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (and state stamp acts)

Deposit cap under the Model Tenancy Act

In states that adopt the Model Tenancy Act, the security deposit is capped at two months' rent for homes and six months' rent for other premises.

Source: PIB — Cabinet approves the Model Tenancy Act (2 June 2021)

What each field means

Field	What to enter	Example
Landlord's name	The owner's full name.	Sunita Verma
Landlord's address	The owner's current address.	—
Landlord's PAN (optional)	Optional: the owner's PAN. The tenant needs it to claim HRA above ₹1 lakh a year.	—
Tenant's name	The tenant's full name.	Rahul Sharma
Tenant's permanent address	The tenant's permanent address.	—
Tenant's PAN or ID (optional)	Optional: the tenant's PAN or another ID.	—
Address of the rented property	Full address of the rented property, with PIN code.	—
Property type	Flat, house, room, shop or office.	—
Furnishing	If furnished, list the furniture in an annexure signed by both.	—
Use of the property	Residential or commercial use.	—
Start date	When the tenancy begins.	—
Term (months)	How long it runs. 11 months avoids compulsory registration in most states.	—
Monthly rent	Monthly rent in rupees.	—
Security deposit	The refundable security deposit. Enter 0 if none.	—
Rent due by (day of month)	The day of the month rent is due.	—
Rent increase on renewal (%)	Percentage increase if the agreement is renewed; 0 to agree later.	—
Lock-in period (months)	Months during which neither side can end the agreement; 0 for none.	—
Notice period (months)	Notice either side must give to end the agreement.	—
Society maintenance paid by	Who pays society maintenance charges.	—
Other terms (optional)	Optional: anything else you've agreed, such as parking or pets.	—
Place of signing	The city where the agreement is signed.	—
Date of agreement	The date both parties sign.	—

Good to know

Why are rent agreements made for 11 months?

Because a lease of 12 months or more must be registered at the sub-registrar's office, which costs more time and fees. An 11-month agreement avoids that in most states.

Is a rent agreement valid without stamp paper?

An unstamped agreement can't be used as evidence until the duty and a penalty are paid. Print it on stamp paper or e-stamp it before signing.

How much stamp duty is payable on a rent agreement?

It depends on your state, the rent, the deposit and the term. Check your state's stamp duty rates or e-stamping portal.

Do both parties need to sign every page?

It's good practice: both sign every page and the last page with two witnesses, so no page can be swapped later.

Is a notarised rent agreement valid?

Notarising adds proof of signing, but it doesn't replace stamp duty or, for 12 months or more, registration.

Is my data stored anywhere?

No. The agreement is made in your browser and its details never leave your device.

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