Fill in owner, tenant, property and money details. You get a complete rent agreement in a standard leave-and-licence format with clauses for rent, deposit refund, maintenance, utilities, use, lock-in, notice, renewal increase, police verification and handover, plus a fittings schedule and signature blocks.
QUICK ANSWERA rent agreement records the owner and tenant, property address, monthly rent and due date, security deposit, period (usually 11 months), notice and lock-in, rent increase on renewal, who pays maintenance and utilities, and a list of fittings. Print it on e-stamp paper of your state’s value and sign with two witnesses. Agreements of 12 months or more must be registered.
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Owner and tenant names, parent’s name, addresses and ID.
STEP 3
Set terms
Rent, deposit, period, notice, lock-in, increase and who pays what.
STEP 4
Print and sign
Print on e-stamp paper, sign with two witnesses and keep a copy each.
Why 11 months, stamp duty and registration
Leases of 12 months or more must be registered under the Registration Act, which needs both parties at the sub-registrar office and higher fees. That is why most residential agreements are for 11 months and renewed. In Maharashtra, leave and licence agreements must be registered whatever the period (online e-registration is available).
Stamp duty depends on the state and is usually a small percentage of rent plus deposit, or a fixed amount. Buy e-stamp paper from SHCIL or an authorised vendor before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Is an unregistered 11-month rent agreement valid?
Yes, an 11-month agreement on proper stamp paper is valid evidence between the parties in most states. Maharashtra requires registration of all leave and licence agreements.
How much security deposit is normal?
Typically 2–3 months’ rent for homes (higher in Bengaluru), and 3–6 months for shops and offices. The Model Tenancy Act suggests a cap of 2 months for residential and 6 months for commercial where states have adopted it.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is a general draft based on common clauses. Get it checked by a lawyer for high-value, commercial or long leases.
Is this tool free? Do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is completely free with no login and no limit on entries. Signing up for FastFee is optional. The free plan keeps your records synced across devices; automatic WhatsApp reminders, UPI AutoPay and team logins are on FastFee Premium.
Where is my data stored?
Only in your browser on this device (local storage). Nothing is uploaded to FastFee. Clearing browser data deletes it, so export a CSV or PDF backup regularly.