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Rent / Lease Agreement Drafting

A Rent/Lease Agreement (also called a Leave and License Agreement in many states) is a legal contract that sets out the terms under which a landlord permits a tenant to occupy a property — including rent, deposit, duration, and responsibilities of each party.

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  • Covers residential, commercial, and 11-month leave-and-license formats
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What is Rent / Lease Agreement Drafting?

A Rent/Lease Agreement (also called a Leave and License Agreement in many states) is a legal contract that sets out the terms under which a landlord permits a tenant to occupy a property — including rent, deposit, duration, and responsibilities of each party. A properly drafted agreement protects both the landlord's property rights and the tenant's occupancy rights, and is often required for address proof, utility connections, and business registrations.

"Leases of immovable property from year to year, or for any term exceeding one year, or reserving a yearly rent... [require] registration." — Registration Act, 1908, Section 17(1)(d)

Why Get It Drafted?

Benefits of Rent / Lease Agreement Drafting

Legally protects both landlord and tenant in case of disputes

Serves as valid address proof for bank accounts, GST, and other registrations

Clearly defines rent, deposit, and maintenance obligations to avoid confusion

Protects against sudden eviction or unauthorised rent hikes

Required documentation for many company incorporations and GST registrations (as proof of business address)

Drafted with state-specific stamp duty and format requirements in mind

Checklist

Required Documents for Rent / Lease Agreement Drafting

Landlord's Full Name, Address & ID Proof

PDF, JPG, PNG (Max 5MB)

Tenant's Full Name, Address & ID Proof

PDF, JPG, PNG (Max 5MB)

Property Address & Description

Text

Property Ownership Proof (sale deed/tax receipt)

PDF, JPG (Max 5MB)

Additional Documents (if applicable)

Passport-size Photographs of Both Parties

Optional

Witness Details (for notarization)

Optional

What's included

1

11-month rule — most rent agreements are drafted for 11 months to avoid mandatory registration under the Registration Act

2

Registration threshold — leases for 12 months or more must be compulsorily registered under Section 17, Registration Act, 1908

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Stamp duty — varies by state and is charged on the stamp paper value, separate from our drafting fee

4

Key clauses — rent amount, security deposit, notice period, maintenance responsibility, and lock-in period

5

Notarization — optional but recommended for extra evidentiary value, especially for 11-month agreements

How it works

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Requirements

Answer a short questionnaire about your specific needs.

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Your Details

Provide the names, addresses, and relevant party information.

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Review

Preview the draft before proceeding.

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Payment

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