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Rent agreement format — 11-month agreement ready to fill and sign
Short answer. The agreement is already open below: fill in the fields in brackets. Lease from year to year, for more than one year, or with yearly rent: compulsory registration (Registration Act, 1908, s. 17(1)(d)).
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- End of the 11-month termtype the date
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Many rent agreements in India are made for 11 months because leases from year to year or for more than one year must be registered (Registration Act, 1908, section 17(1)(d)). Stamp duty and registration fees differ by state — check your state's rules.
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- Date and time each party opened it
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Write the deposit refund period in days — it avoids most disputes at move-out.
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Deadlines
The rules, with the source
| What | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lease from year to year, for more than one year, or with yearly rent | compulsory registration | Registration Act, 1908, s. 17(1)(d) |
Stamp duty on rent agreements is set by each state. An 11-month agreement still needs stamp paper or e-stamping as your state requires.
Step by step
What to do, in order
1
Fill in both parties
Names, addresses, PAN or Aadhaar.
2
Set rent and deposit
Amount, due date and how it is paid.
3
List fittings
Fans, lights, geyser — with condition.
4
Check stamp duty
Print on stamp paper or use e-stamping as your state requires.
5
Sign
Both parties and two witnesses.
6
Keep copies
Owner and tenant each keep a signed copy.
Questions
Why are rent agreements made for 11 months?
Leases from year to year or for more than one year must be registered under section 17(1)(d) of the Registration Act, 1908. An 11-month agreement falls outside that, so many people choose it.
Is a rent agreement valid without stamp paper?
Stamp duty is a state matter. An unstamped agreement may not be accepted as evidence until duty and penalty are paid — check your state's stamp act.
Can we sign online?
Yes, both parties can sign from a phone. Keep the stamp-paper or e-stamp requirement of your state in mind.
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