Essential clauses every agreement needs
A good agreement covers the parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, duration, notice period, maintenance responsibilities and utility billing.
- Rent amount, due date and escalation
- Security deposit and refund terms
- Duration and notice period
- Maintenance and utility responsibilities
Why 11-month agreements are common
Agreements of 11 months are popular in India because they avoid the mandatory registration that applies to longer leases, simplifying paperwork while still being valid.
Stamp duty and registration
Stamp duty and registration rules vary by state and lease length. Longer leases typically need registration and stamp paper; check your state's requirements.
How to create a rental agreement
Use a rent agreement generator to fill in the details and produce a ready-to-sign PDF, then print on stamp paper and register where required.