Rent agreement FAQ for India

Open the free rent agreement generator, choose English or another Indian language, enter landlord and tenant details, property address, rent, deposit and dates, preview the draft, then download PDF or Word. After download, complete stamp duty and signatures as required in your state.

A rent agreement drafted online is a valid contract when both parties agree to the terms. For stronger legal standing in most Indian states, the agreement should be printed on stamp paper of the required value and, where the law requires it, registered. This website helps you prepare a clear draft. Stamp duty and registration remain the responsibility of the landlord and tenant.

Yes. Drafting and downloading a residential rent agreement on this website is free. Stamp paper or e-stamp charges, notary fees and registration fees (if required) are separate and depend on your state and city.

An 11-month leave and licence or rent agreement is common in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and other metros because many state laws treat leases of 12 months or more as registrable. A shorter term can reduce registration formalities, though stamp duty may still apply. Always check the current rule for your city.

Yes. The generator supports English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Urdu, Rajasthani, Konkani and Nepali. Open the matching language page from the Rent Agreement menu, then use the language that both the landlord and tenant can read comfortably. If the property is in Maharashtra, a Marathi or bilingual draft is often preferred.

Bhada karar is a common Hindi or local term for a rent agreement. You can create a Hindi rent agreement online with the Hindi generator, then stamp and sign it the same way you would any residential rent agreement in India.

In most cases, yes. Generating a draft does not replace stamp duty. Depending on your state, you may use e-stamp paper, franking, or physically purchased stamp paper. The value of stamp duty varies by state and by the rent and deposit amounts.

Stamp duty depends on the state where the property is located, the rent and deposit amounts, the tenure, and the type of instrument. Use official state guidance or our stamp duty calculator guide, then pay through authorised stamp paper or e-stamp channels.

The landlord (or authorised owner) and the tenant should sign every page. Two witnesses typically sign as well. Keep copies for both parties, the society or builder if required, and any police verification form used in your city.

Yes. Many rental homes in Indian metros are managed by owners who live in another city or abroad. Fill in the owner details carefully, mention the authorised representative if one is used, and have the document executed as per the state law that applies to the property.

No. The generator produces a standard residential draft for common metro-city rentals. Unusual clauses, commercial property, co-working spaces, or disputed ownership should be reviewed by a qualified advocate in that state.

The content and templates are written for Indian metro rentals: Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Noida and Gurugram. The same draft can be adapted for other cities after you confirm local stamp duty and registration rules.