Property & Real Estate • Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Sec. 105) & State Rent Control Acts
Rent agreement format Word
Comprehensive 11-month residential rent agreement format Word for landlords and tenants. Includes clauses for monthly rent, interest-free security deposit, maintenance, lock-in period, termination notice, and painting expenses.
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RENT AGREEMENT / RESIDENTIAL LEASE DEED This Rent Agreement is made and executed on this [DATE] day of [MONTH], 2026, at [CITY], by and between: [NAME OF LANDLORD / LESSOR], S/o [FATHER'S NAME], aged about [AGE] years, residing at [ADDRESS OF LANDLORD], PAN: [PAN NO], Aadhaar: [AADHAAR NO] (hereinafter called the "LESSOR", which expression shall include their legal heirs, executors, and assigns) of the FIRST PART; AND [NAME OF TENANT / LESSEE], S/o [FATHER'S NAME], aged about [AGE] years, residing at [PERMANENT ADDRESS], PAN: [PAN NO], Aadhaar: [AADHAAR NO] (hereinafter called the "LESSEE", which expression shall include their legal heirs, executors, and assigns) of the SECOND PART. WHEREAS the Lessor is the absolute lawful owner of residential property situated at [FULL ADDRESS OF RENTED PREMISES, FLAT/HOUSE NO., FLOOR, AREA] (hereinafter referred to as the "SCHEDULE PREMISES"). AND WHEREAS the Lessee has approached the Lessor to take on rent the Schedule Premises for bona fide residential purposes only, and the Lessor has agreed to let out the same on the following terms: NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS: 1. TENURE: The tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of 11 (Eleven) months commencing from [START DATE] and expiring on [END DATE]. It may be renewed by mutual written consent. 2. MONTHLY RENT: The Lessee agrees to pay a monthly rent of INR [RENT AMOUNT]/- (Rupees [AMOUNT IN WORDS] only), payable in advance on or before the 7th day of each English calendar month via NEFT/UPI into Lessor's bank account. 3. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Lessee has paid an interest-free refundable security deposit of INR [DEPOSIT AMOUNT]/- via transaction ref [TXN ID]. The Lessor covenants to refund this deposit simultaneously upon the physical handover of vacant possession, subject to deduction of unpaid utility bills or structural damage. 4. UTILITIES & CHARGES: The Lessee shall pay actual electricity, water, and domestic piped gas consumption charges directly to the concerned utility authorities. Society maintenance of INR [MAINTENANCE AMOUNT] shall be borne by [LESSOR / LESSEE]. 5. USE & CARE: The premises shall be used exclusively for private residence and no illegal, commercial, or immoral activity shall be conducted therein. Lessee shall maintain premises in tenantable repair. 6. TERMINATION & NOTICE: Either party may terminate this agreement prior to expiry by serving one (1) month written notice or paying one month's rent in lieu thereof, subject to a minimum lock-in period of [LOCK-IN MONTHS] months. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Lessor and Lessee have signed this Deed on the day, month, and year first written above in presence of witnesses. LESSOR: ________________________ LESSEE: ________________________ WITNESS 1: [Name, Signature, Address] WITNESS 2: [Name, Signature, Address]
Practical Court Filing & Stamp Duty Guidelines
- Agreements for 11 months are traditionally executed on non-judicial stamp paper of prescribed state stamp duty (e.g. ₹100 or ₹500 depending on state stamp act) to avoid mandatory registration under Section 17 of the Registration Act, 1908.
- For tenancy exceeding 11 months, compulsory registration before the Sub-Registrar of Assurances is mandatory under Indian law.
- Always append a signed Inventory Schedule listing electrical appliances, air conditioners, fans, geysers, and keys handed over at move-in.