Free rent agreement (india) template

An 11-month residential rent agreement format for India, with rent, security deposit, lock-in, notice period, maintenance, utilities, tenant verification and witnesses, ready to print on stamp paper.

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Rent agreement

[Starting point, not legal advice. Print on non-judicial stamp paper or an e-stamp certificate of the value your state prescribes, and have it signed by both parties and two witnesses. A lease for more than one year must be registered at the Sub-Registrar's office under the Registration Act, 1908, which is why most residential agreements run for 11 months. In Maharashtra every leave and licence agreement must be registered, whatever its term. Delete this note before printing.]

This rent agreement is made and executed at [City] on [DD Month YYYY] between:

[Landlord full name], [son/daughter/wife] of [Father's or husband's name], aged about [N] years, residing at [landlord's permanent address], PAN [ABCDE1234F], hereinafter called the Landlord, which expression shall include [his/her/their] heirs, legal representatives and assigns, of the first part;

AND

[Tenant full name], [son/daughter/wife] of [Father's or husband's name], aged about [N] years, permanently residing at [tenant's permanent address], Aadhaar [XXXX XXXX 1234], hereinafter called the Tenant, of the second part.

The property

The Landlord is the lawful owner of the residential premises at [flat or house number, building, street, locality, City – PIN], consisting of [2 bedrooms, a hall, a kitchen, 2 bathrooms and 1 covered parking space], with the fittings listed in the Schedule below (the Premises). The Landlord has agreed to let, and the Tenant has agreed to take, the Premises on the following terms.

Terms

  1. Term. This agreement is for 11 months, from [01/05/2026] to [31/03/2027]. It may be renewed for a further term by mutual written consent, with the rent increased by [5]% on renewal.
  2. Rent. The Tenant shall pay a monthly rent of ₹[18,000] (Rupees [Eighteen thousand] only), in advance, on or before the [5th] day of each English calendar month, by [bank transfer / UPI] to the Landlord's account [bank name, account ending 1234, IFSC].
  3. Security deposit. The Tenant has paid an interest-free, refundable security deposit of ₹[36,000] (Rupees [Thirty-six thousand] only) by [mode and reference]. The Landlord shall refund it when the Tenant hands over vacant possession, after deducting any unpaid rent, unpaid bills and the cost of repairing damage beyond normal wear and tear.
  4. Maintenance and utilities. [The society maintenance charges are included in the rent / The Tenant shall pay society maintenance of ₹[2,000] a month.] The Tenant shall pay electricity, water, gas, internet and other bills for the term according to actual use and meter readings, and shall show paid bills on request.
  5. Use. The Tenant shall use the Premises only as a private residence for [himself/herself/themselves] and [his/her/their] family, and shall not use them for any commercial or unlawful purpose.
  6. Subletting. The Tenant shall not sublet, assign or part with possession of the Premises or any part of them.
  7. Care and alterations. The Tenant shall keep the Premises clean and in good condition, carry out minor day-to-day repairs such as fuses, taps and bulbs, and shall not make structural changes without the Landlord's written consent. Major repairs, such as structural, plumbing-line or roof work, are the Landlord's responsibility.
  8. Inspection. The Landlord or an authorised person may inspect the Premises at a reasonable time after giving the Tenant at least [24 hours'] notice.
  9. Lock-in period. Neither party shall end this agreement during the first [6] months, except for breach of its terms. [If the Tenant leaves during the lock-in period, the rent for the remaining lock-in months shall be payable.]
  10. Notice period. After the lock-in period, either party may end this agreement by giving the other [one month's] written notice.
  11. Handover. At the end of the term, the Tenant shall hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the Premises with all keys and the fittings in the Schedule, in the condition received, normal wear and tear excepted.
  12. Tenant verification. The Tenant shall provide identity and address proof and passport-size photographs so that the Landlord can complete tenant verification with the local police, as required in [State/City].
  13. Society rules. The Tenant shall follow the rules and bye-laws of the [housing society / apartment association] and shall not cause nuisance to neighbours.
  14. Stamp duty and registration. [The cost of stamp duty and registration shall be borne by the Tenant / shared equally by both parties.]
  15. Disputes. Any dispute arising from this agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at [City].

Schedule of fittings and fixtures

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

Landlord: ____________________
[Landlord full name]

Tenant: ____________________
[Tenant full name]

Witnesses

  1. Signature: ____________________
    Name and address: [Witness 1 name, address]

  2. Signature: ____________________
    Name and address: [Witness 2 name, address]

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