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Agreement Details
Landlord Details
Owner(s)Required
Tenant Details
Tenant(s)Required
Property Details
Premises
Financial Terms
Rent & DepositRequired
Tenancy Term
DurationRequired
An 11-month term is common in Tamil Nadu because it falls under the 12-month threshold for compulsory registration (Registration Act, 1908) - not because it’s legally required.
Responsibilities
Who Pays What
Additional Clauses
OptionalOptional
Witnesses
2 WitnessesRequired
Language
Document Language
This is a draft for convenience. It is not legal advice. Have it reviewed by a licensed advocate, execute it on stamp paper of the correct value, and register it where the law requires before relying on it.
Stamp duty figures below are unverified guidance only - confirm the current rate with a licensed Tamil Nadu advocate or at the Sub-Registrar Office before executing this agreement.
Rental Agreement
Status: Draft — not yet executed on stamp paper. Registration is not compulsory for this term, though it can be done voluntarily.
This Rental Agreement is made on 31 October 2026 at Chennai between:
THE OWNER (Lessor)
____________________, S/o or W/o ____________, aged __ years, residing at ____________________
AND
THE TENANT (Lessee)
____________________, S/o or W/o ____________, aged __ years, permanent address ____________________
Property
The Owner agrees to let out the independent house situated at: ____________________ (hereinafter the "Premises").
Unfurnished
Terms and Conditions
Term: The tenancy commences on 31 October 2026 and ends on 30 September 2027, for a period of 11 month(s), renewable by mutual consent.
Rent: The Tenant shall pay a monthly rent of ₹0 (Rupees zero only), payable in advance on or before the 5th of each calendar month, via Bank Transfer.
Security Deposit: The Tenant shall pay a refundable, interest-free security deposit of ₹0 (Rupees zero only), refundable at the end of the tenancy after deduction of dues and damages, if any.
Lock-in Period: This agreement carries a lock-in period of 0 month(s). Should the Tenant vacate before this period ends, the security deposit shall be forfeited to the extent agreed between the parties.
Electricity & Utilities: the Tenant shall bear electricity and other utility charges based on actual usage.
Maintenance: Society/association maintenance charges shall be borne by the Owner, and water charges by the Tenant.
Property Tax: Property tax on the Premises shall be borne by the Owner.
Repairs: Minor repairs to the Premises shall be carried out by the Tenant, and major structural repairs by the Owner.
Use: The Premises shall be used solely for residential purposes.
Subletting: The Tenant shall not sublet, assign, or part with possession of the Premises without the Owner’s prior written permission.
Alterations: The Tenant shall not make any structural alterations or additions to the Premises without the Owner’s written consent.
Damage: The Tenant shall be responsible for repairing or compensating for any damage caused to the Premises or fittings during the tenancy, normal wear and tear excepted.
Inspection: The Owner may inspect the Premises at reasonable times with prior notice to the Tenant.
Rent Increase: Any increase in rent on renewal shall be as mutually agreed in writing between the parties.
Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement by giving 1 month(s) written notice to the other.
Lawful Use: The Tenant shall not use the Premises for any illegal or unlawful purpose.
Pets: Pets are not permitted on the Premises without the Owner’s prior written consent.
Tenant Verification: The Tenant shall furnish valid identity proof and cooperate with any local police tenant-verification process, as applicable.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this agreement on the day, month, and year first written above.
