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Rent Agreement Generator

Free rent agreement generator for India. Create a residential leave-and-license agreement with rent, deposit, term and standard clauses.

About the Rent Agreement Generator

A rent agreement generator drafts a residential leave-and-license agreement for India from the landlord and tenant names, property address, monthly rent in ₹, security deposit, start date and term (11 months by default). It covers rent, deposit refund, use, maintenance, termination and inspection.

The 11-month leave-and-license agreement is the standard rental arrangement across most Indian cities — chosen deliberately at under a year to avoid the compulsory registration and stamp duty that longer leases trigger under the Registration Act. This generator produces exactly that document, with the rent, deposit and duration you specify, in the format landlords and tenants across India already recognise.

The agreement covers what actually causes disputes when left unwritten: the exact rent and due date, the security deposit amount and refund timeline (30 days after vacating, net of damages and dues), who handles maintenance versus major repairs, utility responsibility, subletting restrictions, notice period for termination, and the landlord's inspection rights. Setting these expectations in writing upfront resolves most disagreements before they start.

Two things vary meaningfully by state and are worth checking locally: some states require even 11-month agreements to be notarised or e-registered (a fast, low-cost online process in several states now), and rent control laws differ significantly by state in ways that can override contractual terms. Have the agreement reviewed against your specific state's requirements before signing, and register it where local law requires.

Both landlord and tenant should keep a signed copy, along with photographs of the property's condition at move-in — a simple habit that prevents most deposit-refund disputes at the end of the tenancy, since it gives an objective baseline for what counts as normal wear and tear versus actual damage.

How to use the Rent Agreement Generator

  1. Enter landlord and tenant details: Add both parties' names, the property address and the agreement duration.
  2. Set the rent terms: Enter monthly rent, security deposit and the notice period for termination.
  3. Generate and sign: Copy or download the finished agreement, then have both parties sign it (and notarise/register where your state requires it).

Frequently asked questions

Why are rent agreements typically 11 months, not 12?
An 11-month term avoids the compulsory registration requirement that leases of 12 months or more trigger under the Registration Act, 1908, saving the time and cost of formal registration. Many states still require notarisation even at 11 months.
Do I need to register an 11-month rent agreement?
Not always mandatory, but recommended and increasingly required by some states even for shorter terms — check your specific state's rules, as several now offer fast online e-registration.
When must the security deposit be refunded?
Standard practice (and reflected in this template) is within 30 days of the tenant vacating, after deducting any damages beyond normal wear and tear and unpaid utility bills. Some states have specific statutory timelines — check local tenancy law.

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