Rent agreements govern the relationship between landlord and tenant, and under the Registration Act, 1908, leases exceeding one year must be registered with the Sub-Registrar. Most residential lettings in India instead run on 11-month notarized agreements, renewed periodically — but the choice between notarization and registration has real consequences if a dispute arises.
We draft the agreement with clear terms on rent escalation, security deposit, maintenance responsibility, lock-in period, and exit notice, then complete e-stamping and, where the term requires it, formal registration.
Who Needs This
- Landlords and tenants entering a new residential or commercial tenancy.
- Businesses leasing office, retail, or warehouse space on longer terms.
- Tenants who need a registered agreement as address proof for visa, bank, or official purposes.
- Landlords renewing or formalizing an existing informal tenancy arrangement.
Strategic Benefits
- Legally enforceable terms on rent, deposit, and notice period
- Clear evidentiary record in eviction or deposit disputes
- Accepted as address proof for banks, visas, and official use
- Stamp duty compliance to avoid penalties on enforcement
Process Timeline
Terms & Drafting
Rent, deposit, maintenance, and exit terms confirmed and drafted into the agreement.
E-Stamping
Applicable stamp duty paid through the e-stamping portal for the relevant state.
Notarization or Registration
Agreement notarized (11-month terms) or registered with the Sub-Registrar (longer terms).
Note: stamp duty rates for rent agreements vary by state and are typically based on annual rent plus deposit value.