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Rent Agreement Format — What It Must Contain

A legally valid rental agreement in India must contain these clauses. Missing even one can create disputes that are difficult to resolve in court.

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   Parties to the agreement — Full legal names, addresses, and identity proof details of both the landlord (licensor) and the tenant (licensee). If the property is co-owned, all co-owners must be named.
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   Property description — Complete address of the premises, including floor number, property dimensions (if applicable), and a description of what is included — furnished, semi-furnished, or unfurnished. List major fixtures (AC, geyser, etc.) explicitly.
3. 3
   Monthly rent amount — The exact rent amount in figures and words, the due date (e.g., 1st of every month), the grace period (if any), and late payment penalties. Also include a rent escalation clause — typically 5–10% annual increase.
4. 4
   Security deposit — The deposit amount (usually 2–3 months' rent), the mode of payment, and the exact conditions under which it will be refunded or deducted. State the refund timeline — typically 15–30 days from vacating.
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   Tenancy period and commencement date — The start date, the duration (most residential agreements are for 11 months to avoid Rent Control Act applicability), and the renewal terms.
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   Lock-in period — The minimum period during which neither party can terminate the agreement without penalty. Typically 3–6 months. If either party breaks out during this period, the consequences (e.g., forfeiture of deposit) must be clearly stated.
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   Notice period for termination — How much advance notice either party must give before ending the tenancy — typically 30 days. Without this clause, disputes about premature exits become very messy.
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   Maintenance responsibilities — Who pays for what — minor repairs (typically tenant), major structural repairs (typically landlord), utility bills (electricity, water, gas, internet), and society maintenance charges.
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   Permitted use and restrictions — Whether the property is for residential use only or permits home office use. Also covers subletting restrictions (usually prohibited without written consent), pet policy, and number of occupants.
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    Dispute resolution clause — The jurisdiction for any legal disputes (city where the property is located), whether arbitration is preferred, and the governing law (typically the Transfer of Property Act 1882 + state-specific tenancy law).

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• Details Required

We need these details to draft the agreement.

Details of Landlord (Name, Address)

Details of Tenant (Name, Permanent Address)

Property Address & Description

Rent Amount & Security Deposit Details

Lease Start Date & Duration

Notice Period & Lock-in Period (if any)

List of Fixtures & Fittings (optional)

• Who Needs This?

Suitable for various rental scenarios.

• Landlords

Protect your property and ensure timely rent payments.

• Tenants

Secure your rights and get valid address proof.

• Business Owners

For commercial property leasing and office spaces.

• Shared Accommodation

Agreements for flatmates or paying guests (PG).

Drafting Process

Get your agreement in 4 simple steps

• Share Details

Fill out a simple form with Landlord, Tenant, and Property details.

• Drafting

Our legal experts draft a customized agreement for you.

• Review

You review the draft and request any changes.

• Final Delivery

Receive the final ready-to-print agreement via email.

Real People. Real Results.

Received a very professional agreement. The clauses for maintenance and deposit were very clear.Vikram MalhotraLandlord, Mumbai

Needed an agreement quickly for my passport application. vakiltech delivered in 1 day!Priya DasTenant, Pune

Saved me a trip to the lawyer. Everything was done online.Rahul VermaFlat Owner, Delhi

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