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Rent Agreement Format (India, 11 Months) Template

The 11-month rent agreement commonly made in India when a house or flat is let: owner, tenant, rent, deposit, upkeep and notice. Download it in Word or PDF, or fill it in online and print it.

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RENT AGREEMENT

This Rent Agreement is made at ____________ on ____________ (date) between:
____________, son / daughter / wife of ____________, residing at ____________ (hereinafter called the “Owner”, which expression includes his / her heirs, successors and assigns) of the ONE PART;
AND
____________, son / daughter / wife of ____________, having permanent address at ____________ (hereinafter called the “Tenant”, which expression includes his / her heirs, successors and assigns) of the OTHER PART.
WHEREAS the Owner is the absolute owner of the premises at ____________, consisting of ____________ (the “Premises”), and has agreed to let the Premises to the Tenant, and the Tenant has agreed to take them, on the terms below.
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The tenancy is for a period of 11 (eleven) months, from ____________ to ____________. It may be renewed for a further period on terms the parties agree in writing.
2. The Tenant shall pay the Owner a monthly rent of Rs. ____________ (Rupees ____________ only), on or before the ____________ day of each English calendar month, in advance.
3. The Tenant has paid the Owner an interest-free security deposit of Rs. ____________ (Rupees ____________ only), which the Owner shall refund when the Tenant hands over vacant possession of the Premises, after deducting any arrears of rent, unpaid bills and the cost of damage, if any.
4. The Tenant shall pay the electricity and water charges for the Premises according to the meters, direct to the authorities concerned, and shall hand the paid bills to the Owner on vacating. Maintenance charges of the society, if any, shall be paid by the ____________.
5. The Premises shall be used for residential purposes only, by the Tenant and the members of his / her family. The Tenant shall not sublet, assign or part with possession of the whole or any part of the Premises.
6. The Tenant shall keep the Premises in good and tenantable condition, shall not make any structural addition or alteration without the written consent of the Owner, and shall not do anything that causes nuisance or annoyance to the neighbours.
7. Day-to-day minor repairs shall be carried out by the Tenant at his / her own cost. Major and structural repairs shall be carried out by the Owner.
8. The Owner or his / her authorised agent may enter the Premises at a reasonable time, after prior notice, to inspect them or to carry out repairs.
9. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving ____________ month(s)’ notice in writing to the other. If the Tenant fails to pay the rent for ____________ consecutive months, or breaks any term of this Agreement, the Owner may terminate it and take back possession of the Premises.
10. On the expiry or earlier termination of this Agreement, the Tenant shall hand over peaceful and vacant possession of the Premises to the Owner, with all fittings and fixtures in the condition in which they were received, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
11. The fittings and fixtures provided in the Premises are: ____________.
12. Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at ____________.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this Agreement on the day, month and year first written above, in the presence of the witnesses below.

OWNER
Signature: ____________
Name: ____________
Date: ____________

TENANT
Signature: ____________
Name: ____________
Date: ____________

WITNESSES
1. Name: ____________ Address: ____________ Signature: ____________
2. Name: ____________ Address: ____________ Signature: ____________

When is a rent agreement for India used?

When a house or flat is let in India. Most residential lets are made for 11 months at a time and renewed, and this is the format owners, tenants and brokers use across the country. Many housing societies, banks and employers also ask for a copy as proof of address.

Signing and where it goes

The agreement is usually printed on non-judicial stamp paper or e-stamp paper of the value fixed by the state, signed by both parties and two witnesses, and often notarised. A lease of a year or more has to be registered, which is one reason the 11-month period is common.

Points to get right

  • Buy the stamp paper in the name of one of the parties and check the stamp value for your state before you buy it.
  • Write the deposit amount, the rent and the notice period in figures and in words.
  • List the fittings and fixtures in clause 11; it settles most disputes when the tenant leaves.
  • Many cities ask the owner to give the tenant’s details to the local police for verification. Check whether yours does.

How to fill it in

  1. Press Open in editor, or download the Word file to fill it in on your computer.
  2. Replace every blank line with your own details, and delete the clauses and choices that do not apply.
  3. Read it through once more as the other party would read it.
  4. In the editor, press Print / PDF to make a PDF, or Word in the File tab to save a Word file.

Before you sign

These templates are general forms written to save time, not legal advice. The law differs from country to country and changes, and a paper about property, money or employment has legal effect. Fill in every blank, delete what does not apply, check the result against the law where you are, and have an important document reviewed by a lawyer before it is signed.

Questions

Questions and answers

Why is a rent agreement made for 11 months?

Because a lease for one year or more must be registered, which costs stamp duty and a registration fee. An 11-month agreement is usually not registered, so it is cheaper and quicker. It is renewed when it ends.

Is a notarised rent agreement valid?

Yes, for an agreement of less than 12 months. Notarisation records that the parties signed it; it does not replace registration where registration is required.

Is this rent agreement for India template free?

Yes. You can download it in Word or PDF, or fill it in online and print it, without payment or sign up, and no watermark is added.

Can I edit it online?

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Is it valid in my country?

It is written in a general form that is used in many countries, but the law differs from place to place. Check it against the rules where you are, and have an important document reviewed by a lawyer.

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