Residential Rental Agreement Format
Standard 11-month residential house/flat lease agreement protecting both landlord and tenant with rent, maintenance and security deposit terms.
Section 105 to 111, Transfer of Property Act 1882 & State Tenancy Acts.
Executed on state-specific Non-Judicial E-Stamp paper (₹100 to ₹500 depending on state). If term exceeds 11 months, registration under Section 17 Registration Act 1908 is mandatory.
RENTAL AGREEMENT This Rental Agreement is made and executed at [CITY, STATE] on this [DAY] day of [MONTH], 20[YEAR], by and between: LESSOR (LANDLORD): Mr./Ms. [LANDLORD_FULL_NAME], Son/Daughter/Wife of [FATHER/SPOUSE_NAME], residing at [LANDLORD_RESIDENTIAL_ADDRESS], Aadhaar No: [AADHAAR_NO], PAN: [PAN_NO] (hereinafter referred to as the "LESSOR", which expression shall include his/her legal heirs, executors, and assigns) of the FIRST PART; AND LESSEE (TENANT): Mr./Ms. [TENANT_FULL_NAME], Son/Daughter/Wife of [FATHER/SPOUSE_NAME], residing permanently at [TENANT_PERMANENT_ADDRESS], Aadhaar No: [AADHAAR_NO], PAN: [PAN_NO] (hereinafter referred to as the "LESSEE", which expression shall include his/her successors and assigns) of the SECOND PART. WHEREAS the Lessor is the absolute and lawful owner of the residential premises situated at [FULL_ADDRESS_OF_RENTAL_FLAT/HOUSE] (hereinafter referred to as the "SCHEDULED PREMISES"). NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS: 1. TENURE: The Lessor hereby grants tenancy of the Scheduled Premises for an agreed term of 11 (Eleven) months commencing from [START_DATE] and expiring on [END_DATE]. 2. RENT: The Lessee agrees to pay a monthly rent of Rs. [RENT_AMOUNT_IN_NUMBERS]/- (Rupees [RENT_AMOUNT_IN_WORDS] only) payable in advance on or before the [DUE_DAY_OF_MONTH]th day of each calendar month via bank transfer to Lessor's Account No: [ACCOUNT_NO], IFSC: [IFSC_CODE]. 3. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Lessee has paid an interest-free refundable security deposit of Rs. [DEPOSIT_AMOUNT_IN_NUMBERS]/- (Rupees [DEPOSIT_AMOUNT_IN_WORDS] only) to the Lessor. The deposit shall be refunded at the time of vacating, subject to deductions for unpaid rent or repair damages. 4. UTILITIES & MAINTENANCE: The Lessee shall pay electricity, piped gas, and society maintenance charges directly to the respective authorities/RWA as per monthly bills. 5. LOCK-IN & TERMINATION: Both parties agree to a lock-in period of [LOCK_IN_MONTHS] months. Either party may terminate this agreement thereafter by serving 1 (One) month written notice. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Lessor and Lessee have signed this agreement on the date first mentioned above in the presence of witnesses. LESSOR: ___________________________ LESSEE: ___________________________ WITNESS 1: Name & Address: ___________________________ Signature: ________________________________ WITNESS 2: Name & Address: ___________________________ Signature: ________________________________
Essential Clauses in this Standard Draft
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Frequently Asked Questions about Residential Rental Agreement Format
Why are rent agreements typically made for 11 months in India?
Under Section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act 1908, leases of immovable property from year to year or for any term exceeding one year require mandatory registration with the Sub-Registrar. An 11-month agreement avoids the compulsory registration process and heavy registration charges while remaining legally binding on stamp paper.
Is police verification mandatory for tenants?
Yes, most municipal commissionerates and state police departments (such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Haryana, UP) make tenant verification mandatory under Section 188 IPC / Section 223 BNS. Failure by the landlord to verify tenant identity attracts penal liability.