Do I have to register an 11-month rent agreement?

No — registration is only mandatory for tenancies of 12 months or more (Registration Act §17). The 11-month default exists precisely to skip registration.

Stamp duty — who pays?

Usually the tenant under most state laws, but it's negotiable. Maharashtra has a specific schedule for leave & licence.

Can the landlord increase rent mid-term?

Only if the agreement provides for it (typical: 5–10% annual escalation). Otherwise no.

What if the tenant doesn't vacate?

Send a notice, then file a possession suit / leave-and-licence eviction (Maharashtra). Newer state rent laws have faster Rent Tribunals.

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Rental Agreement Drafting

Residential, commercial, leave & licence, long-term lease — drafted to your state's rent-control law, e-stamped, and registered.

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The common problem

Most landlords and tenants in India still sign templated 11-month rent agreements that don't reflect either side's actual position — security deposit refund terms, maintenance, lock-in, exit, painting, fixtures, tenant-default remedies. When something goes wrong, the agreement is silent on the very point that matters. We draft state-specific, scenario-tested agreements.

How Pro Firmo helps

Residential leave & licence agreement (Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, etc.).
Commercial / office lease deed with stamp-duty optimisation.
Long-term lease (10+ years) with registration.
Co-living / paying-guest agreements.
Renewal / extension / amendment deeds.
Eviction notices and possession recovery.

Documents you'll need

Owner's title deed / society NOC
Owner and tenant ID + address proof
Photos of the premises and inventory list (for furnished lets)
Final rent + deposit terms
Any prior agreement (for renewal)

Expected consultation process

1Tell AI the kind of let (residential, commercial, etc.) and the state.
2Match to a property lawyer in your jurisdiction.
3Draft prepared within 24 hours; both sides review.
4E-stamping and registration arranged where applicable.
5Signed PDF + e-stamped original delivered.

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FAQs

Do I have to register an 11-month rent agreement?: No — registration is only mandatory for tenancies of 12 months or more (Registration Act §17). The 11-month default exists precisely to skip registration.
Stamp duty — who pays?: Usually the tenant under most state laws, but it's negotiable. Maharashtra has a specific schedule for leave & licence.
Can the landlord increase rent mid-term?: Only if the agreement provides for it (typical: 5–10% annual escalation). Otherwise no.
What if the tenant doesn't vacate?: Send a notice, then file a possession suit / leave-and-licence eviction (Maharashtra). Newer state rent laws have faster Rent Tribunals.

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