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Rental agreement

A balanced rental agreement, ready to print. Answer five things and it is written. Free, no sign-up, and nothing you type leaves this browser.

Only the heading changes. The terms are the same either way.

Eleven is the usual choice.

Usually where the property is.

Advanced — change the terms and clauses

Binds both sides equally.

Leaving early costs the unexpired lock-in, or this, whichever is lower.

Leave blank to say nothing about repainting.

Clauses

All included by default. Untick anything you do not want — the rest renumber themselves.

Fill in both names, the property address and the rent.

Rental Agreement

This Rental Agreement is made on 19 August 2026 between the Licensor, which expression shall include heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns (hereinafter the "Licensor") of the one part, and the Licensee, which expression shall include heirs, legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns (hereinafter the "Licensee") of the other part.

The Licensor is the lawful owner of, and is in possession of, the premises described below, and is desirous of granting a licence to occupy the same.

The Licensee has approached the Licensor for permission to occupy the said premises on a leave and licence basis, and the Licensor has agreed on the terms recorded below.

NOW IT IS AGREED as follows:

  1. 1. Grant of Licence and Term

    The Licensor grants to the Licensee a licence to occupy the premises for a period of 11 months commencing on 19 August 2026 and ending on 18 July 2027.

    This agreement creates a licence to occupy only. It does not create any tenancy, lease, or any interest in the premises in favour of the Licensee.

  2. 2. Licence Fee

    The Licensee shall pay a licence fee of ₹0 (Rupees Zero Only) per month, payable in advance on or before the 5th day of each month.

  3. 3. Maintenance and Society Charges

    The licence fee stated above is inclusive of society and building maintenance charges, which the Licensor shall pay.

  4. 4. Security Deposit

    The Licensee has paid to the Licensor a refundable security deposit of ₹0 (Rupees Zero Only).

    The security deposit shall not carry interest.

  5. 5. Refund of Security Deposit

    The Licensor shall refund the security deposit to the Licensee within 15 days of the Licensee handing over vacant possession, after deducting only unpaid licence fee, unpaid utility charges and the cost of making good damage beyond normal wear and tear.

    No deduction shall be made on any ground not listed in this clause.

    Any deduction shall be supported by a written itemised statement given to the Licensee, together with copies of the relevant bills or estimates.

  6. 6. Utilities

    The Licensee shall pay for electricity, water, gas, internet and all other utilities consumed at the premises during the term, directly to the respective providers.

    Any amount outstanding to a utility provider in respect of the period before the commencement date shall be borne by the Licensor.

  7. 7. Staying On After the Term

    If the Licensee does not hand over vacant possession on the expiry or earlier termination of this agreement, the Licensee shall pay 2 times the licence fee, calculated pro rata for each day of continued occupation, until possession is handed over.

    Payment under this clause shall not entitle the Licensee to continue in occupation, nor create any tenancy or right in the premises.

  8. 8. Renewal

    This agreement may be renewed for further periods of 11 months on terms agreed between the parties, provided the Licensee gives written notice of the wish to renew at least 2 months before the expiry of the term.

  9. 9. Viewings Before the End of the Term

    During the last 2 months of the term, or during any notice period, the Licensee shall permit the Licensor and persons authorised by the Licensor to view the premises with prospective occupants or purchasers, at reasonable hours and on prior notice to the Licensee.

  10. 10. Notice and Termination

    After the lock-in period, if any, either party may terminate this agreement by giving 1 month written notice to the other.

    The Licensor may terminate this agreement immediately if the licence fee remains unpaid for two consecutive months, or if the Licensee uses the premises for any unlawful purpose, or breaches any material term of this agreement and fails to remedy the breach within fifteen days of written notice.

    The Licensee may terminate this agreement immediately if the premises become unfit for habitation, or if the Licensor breaches any material term of this agreement and fails to remedy the breach within fifteen days of written notice.

    On the licence fee remaining unpaid for two consecutive months, the Licensor shall be entitled to re-enter and take possession of the premises, without prejudice to the Licensor's right to recover the arrears.

  11. 11. Peaceful Occupation

    The Licensee, having paid the licence fee and observed the terms of this agreement, shall be entitled to occupy the premises without interruption or disturbance by the Licensor or any person claiming through the Licensor.

    The Licensor shall not disconnect or cause to be disconnected any utility supply to the premises, nor change the locks, nor otherwise restrict the Licensee's access, during the term.

  12. 12. Obligations of the Licensor

    The Licensor confirms that the Licensor is the lawful owner of the premises and is entitled to grant this licence, and that the premises are free from any encumbrance that would prevent the Licensee from occupying them for the term.

    The Licensor shall pay all property tax and any other outgoing payable to a public authority in respect of the premises.

    The Licensor shall hand over the premises in a habitable condition, with all fixtures and fittings in working order.

  13. 13. Use of the Premises

    The Licensee shall use the premises for residential purposes only, and shall not carry on any commercial activity at the premises.

    The Licensee shall not sublet, assign, or part with possession of the premises or any part of it, nor take in paying guests, without the prior written consent of the Licensor.

    The Licensee shall not do anything at the premises that causes nuisance or annoyance to other occupants of the building, and shall observe the rules of the society or association governing the building.

  14. 14. Pets

    The Licensee shall not keep pets at the premises without the prior written consent of the Licensor.

  15. 15. Repairs and Maintenance

    Day-to-day repairs arising from ordinary use shall be carried out and borne by the Licensee. Structural and major repairs shall be borne by the Licensor.

    The Licensor shall attend to any repair that is the Licensor's responsibility within a reasonable time of being notified. If the Licensor fails to do so within seven days of written notice and the repair is necessary for the premises to remain habitable, the Licensee may carry it out and set the reasonable cost against the licence fee on producing the bill, up to a maximum of one month's licence fee in any twelve-month period.

  16. 16. Alterations

    The Licensee shall not make any structural alteration or permanent addition to the premises, nor damage the walls, flooring or fittings, without the prior written consent of the Licensor.

    The Licensee may install removable fittings and appliances, and shall remove them and make good any damage caused by their removal on vacating.

  17. 17. Right of Entry

    The Licensor, or a person authorised by the Licensor, may enter the premises to inspect its condition at reasonable hours, after giving the Licensee at least 24 hours notice, except in an emergency.

  18. 18. Handing Over

    On expiry or earlier termination of this agreement, the Licensee shall hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the premises to the Licensor, together with all fixtures and fittings listed in the Schedule, in the same condition in which they were received, normal wear and tear excepted.

    The parties shall jointly inspect the premises at the time of handing over, and the security deposit shall be dealt with in accordance with this agreement.

  19. 19. Notices

    Any notice under this agreement shall be in writing and shall be given by hand against acknowledgement, by registered post, or by email to the address or email address given by that party in this agreement, and shall be treated as received on the third day after posting or on the day of sending in the case of email.

  20. 20. Severability

    If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

  21. 21. Entire Agreement

    This agreement records the entire understanding between the parties in respect of the premises and supersedes all prior discussions and correspondence. Any change to this agreement shall be in writing and signed by both parties.

  22. 22. Copies

    This agreement is executed in two originals, one of which shall be retained by each party.

  23. 23. Dispute Resolution and Jurisdiction

    The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute arising out of this agreement by discussion between themselves.

    Failing resolution, any dispute shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at the place where the premises are situated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this agreement on 19 August 2026.

Licensor

Licensor

Licensee

Licensee

Witness 1
Witness 2

To be enforceable this agreement generally needs to be printed on stamp paper of the correct value for your state, and in some states registered. Check what your state requires. This document is not legal advice.

Questions people ask

Why are rental agreements in India usually for 11 months?
An agreement of twelve months or more attracts compulsory registration under the Registration Act, so the market settled on eleven months to avoid it. It is a convention rather than a law, and this generator warns you if you set a longer term.
Does this rental agreement format work for any state?
The document itself is a standard residential agreement usable anywhere in India, but stamp duty and registration requirements are state-specific and this tool does not calculate them. Check what your state requires before treating the agreement as enforceable.
Can I download the rental agreement in Word format?
Yes. You can download it as an editable Word file or print it to PDF. The Word version opens normally and can be edited before signing.
What can a landlord deduct from the security deposit?
Only what the agreement says. This generator uses a closed list — unpaid rent, unpaid utilities, damage beyond normal wear and tear — and requires any deduction to be itemised with bills. You can change the list, and you can also set a penalty on the landlord if the deposit comes back late.
What is a lock-in period, and is it fair?
A lock-in is a period during which neither side may end the agreement. Most circulating templates bind only the tenant. Here it binds both by default, so a landlord ending it early owes the balance of the lock-in too, and the tenant’s exposure can be capped.
Can I add or remove clauses?
Yes. Every clause except a small core can be removed, rewritten in your own words, or added to, and the rest renumber themselves. Nothing ever prints as a blank line.