Rent agreement in Kolkata

কলকাতা · the City of Joy — Amar Kolkata

Kolkata — West Bengal's capital, the City of Joy and eastern India's largest commercial, education and cultural centre, with a large student and migrant workforce — has deep rental demand across its neighbourhoods and satellite towns. Tenancies are governed by the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997; stamp duty is tiered by term via the state's registration & stamp revenue portal, and registration becomes compulsory for terms of 12 months or more, so 11-month agreements remain the norm.

Kolkata's rental market

44,96,694

Population — Kolkata Municipal Corporation (Census 2011)

Legal essentials for Kolkata

Governing law

West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997

Stamp duty

Stamp duty in West Bengal is charged on a tiered scale based on the lease term and rent under the Indian Stamp Act as applicable in the state. Use the official calculator on the Directorate of Registration & Stamp Revenue portal (wbregistration.gov.in) for the exact figure; e-stamping and fee payment are handled online.

Registration

Mandatory if duration > 11 months

Read the full West Bengal rent agreement guide, or see the India rent guide for the Model Tenancy Act rules that apply across states.

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