Rent agreement in Bengaluru
Karnataka has the highest urban rental share in India (46% per Census 2011), driven by Bengaluru's large migrant tech workforce.
Bengaluru's rental market
The rental share is the Census 2011 figure for Karnataka's urban areas, applied here as the closest official benchmark for Bengaluru.
Legal essentials for Bengaluru
Governing law
Karnataka Rent Act, 1999
Stamp duty
Stamp duty in Karnataka is 1% of the total rent + deposit amount. Registration charges are 1% additional. E-stamping available via SHCIL.
Registration
Mandatory if duration > 11 months
See the full India rent guide for the Model Tenancy Act rules that apply across states.
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Sources
- Census of India 2011 — Houselisting & Housing data (Office of the Registrar General)
- Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs — State/UT-wise urban rental share, Census 2011 (data.gov.in)
- Knight Frank Research — Institutionalising the Rental Housing Market in India (2019)
General information, not legal advice. Stamp duty and registration rules can change — verify with your state's Sub-Registrar.