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Plain-English guides on rent agreements, tenancy law, and renting in India.
Rent Agreement Format in Bangalore (2026): Clauses, Stamp Duty & Registration
Everything a Bengaluru rent agreement needs in 2026 — the essential clauses, Karnataka stamp duty and e-stamping via Kaveri, the 11-month convention, deposits, and when you must register.
The Model Tenancy Act, 2021 Explained (2026): What It Changes
A plain-English guide to the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 — the deposit cap, the Rent Authority, the entry-notice rule — and the catch: it only binds the few states that have actually adopted it.
e-Stamp Paper for a Rent Agreement (2026): How It Works
e-Stamping lets you pay stamp duty online and get a tamper-proof e-stamp certificate. Here's how it works for a rent agreement — buying it, verifying it, and the right portal for your state.
Is a Rent Agreement Valid Without Registration? (2026)
Yes — a standard 11-month agreement is valid without registration in most states. But there are real exceptions, and one step you can never skip. Here's exactly where you stand.
Documents Required for a Rent Agreement in India (2026): Full Checklist
A complete, state-agnostic checklist of the documents landlord, tenant and witnesses need to sign — and to register — a rent agreement in India.
Rent Agreement vs Lease Deed vs Leave & License: Which One Do You Need?
Three names for documenting a let — but they aren't interchangeable. One creates an interest in the property and one deliberately doesn't. Here's the legal difference and which applies to you.
Notarised vs Registered Rent Agreement: Which Do You Actually Need?
They are two different steps doing two different jobs — and one is not a substitute for the other. Here's what notarisation and registration each give you, and which one your agreement actually needs.
Why Is a Rent Agreement for 11 Months and Not 12? The Real Reason
There's no law that says '11 months' — it's a workaround for one rule in the Registration Act, 1908. Here's exactly how it works, and whether an unregistered 11-month agreement is actually valid.
How to Register a Rent Agreement Online (2026): State-by-State Guide
When you must register, how online registration works step by step, and the official e-registration portal for each state — Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and more.
Rent Agreement Stamp Duty by State (2026): How Much You'll Pay
How rent-agreement stamp duty is calculated, the typical rate in each supported state, and why you should always confirm on the official state portal.
Rent Agreement Format in India (2026): A Free, Plain-English Guide
Every clause a valid Indian rent agreement needs in 2026 — and the rules behind stamp paper, the 11-month convention, and registration.
Leave & License Agreement in Maharashtra: The Complete Guide
Maharashtra doesn't use a 'rent agreement' — it uses a Leave & License Agreement. Here's how it differs, and the registration rule you can't skip.