Rent agreement in Rajasthan
Rajasthan tenancies are governed by the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001, as amended in 2017. A written tenancy agreement with a joint Schedule-D intimation to the Rent Authority is required, and stamp duty for short agreements is just 0.02% of the property's market value via the e-Panjiyan portal.
Legal essentials in Rajasthan
Document type
Rent Agreement
Governing law
Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 (as amended by the Rajasthan Rent Control (Amendment) Act, 2017)
Stamp duty
Under the Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998, stamp duty for a tenancy of under one year (the usual 11-month agreement) is 0.02% of the property's market value, rising with the term (0.1% for 1-5 years), plus applicable surcharges. E-stamping is available via the e-Panjiyan portal. Under Section 22-F of the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001, the default security deposit is one month's rent unless the parties agree otherwise.
Registration
Rent Authority intimation (Schedule-D) mandatory under the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001; Sub-Registrar registration mandatory if duration > 11 months (reported extended to all durations from December 2025 — verify on the e-Panjiyan portal)
Stamp duty and registration rules can change — confirm the current figure on your state's official stamp/registration portal before you pay. See the full India rent guide for the Model Tenancy Act rules that apply across states.
Rajasthan rent agreement — FAQs
Is a written rent agreement required in Rajasthan?
Yes. Since the 2017 amendment to the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001, a tenancy must be documented in a written agreement before it begins, and both parties jointly file a Schedule-D intimation of the particulars with the Rent Authority, which allots a registration number.
How much security deposit can a landlord charge in Rajasthan?
Section 22-F of the Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 sets the default at one month's rent — though the Act allows the parties to agree otherwise in writing, unlike states with a hard cap.
Do I need to register a rent agreement in Rajasthan?
Beyond the Rent Authority intimation, Sub-Registrar registration under the Registration Act, 1908 is compulsory for terms of 12 months or more — which is why 11-month agreements are common. Late-2025 reports say registration has been extended to all tenancy durations, so confirm the current rule on the e-Panjiyan portal before signing.
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Related reading
Sources
- The Model Tenancy Act, 2021 — PRS Legislative Research
- Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs — Model Tenancy Act
- The Registration Act, 1908 (registration of leases)
General information, not legal advice. Stamp duty and registration rules can change — verify with your state's Sub-Registrar or official portal.