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Make a rent agreement

Make a first draft, then check it with a grown-up.

Set out parties, rent, deposit, term, repairs and notice arrangements for local review.

ImportantPeopleStarter draft

Who it goes to: Landlord and tenant; local registration or rent authority requirements need checking

Where it applies: India; check the applicable state and local rules

Build this
01 · What is this?

Set out parties, rent, deposit, term, repairs and notice arrangements for local review.

02 · When is it useful?

Use when this task matches your situation and place.

03 · Start here

Identify the property, both parties and authority to let it.

Gather your pieces

  1. Identify the property, both parties and authority to let it.
  2. Check the state's tenancy, stamp duty and registration requirements.
  3. Agree each commercial term before signing.

Your starting text

Replace each [bracketed label] with your own verified details. Open the editor to make it yours, then read it through before sending.

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY — DRAFT FOR REVIEW
Date: [Document date]
Proposed tenant: [Your name]
Proposed landlord: [Recipient / other party]
Property: [Property address]

1. Background and authority to let
[Facts and records]

2. Term and permitted use
The proposed tenancy period and residential use terms are:
[Term and use]

3. Rent and payment
Amount, payment dates, mode, utilities and any agreed escalation:
[Rent and payment terms]

4. Security deposit
Amount, receipt, permitted documented deductions and return arrangement:
[Deposit terms]

5. Condition, repairs and access
Agreed inventory, existing defects, responsibility for repairs, utilities and arrangements for access:
[Condition, repairs and access]

6. Ending or renewing the tenancy
Agreed notice, renewal, handover and key-return terms, subject to applicable law:
[Notice and handover]

7. Other agreed conditions and compliance steps
[What you want]

This draft must be checked against the applicable local requirements before execution. Neither party should sign with blank terms. Attach the agreed inventory and payment details.
Proposed tenant signature: [Your name]
Proposed landlord signature: [Recipient / other party]

Your next moves

  1. Complete any required stamping, registration or local filing.
  2. Give both parties signed copies and record the handover.

Real-world check

Starting draft only. The Model Tenancy Act is a model for state adoption; it is not an all-India tenancy rule. Local compliance, eviction and deposit rules need review.

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