Rent agreement in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has a lower urban rental share than the national average. Tenancies are governed by the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021, which replaced the 1972 Rent Control Act and requires the agreement to be notified to the Rent Authority; 11-month terms remain common, with stamping done on e-stamp paper.
Legal essentials in Uttar Pradesh
Document type
Rent Agreement
Governing law
Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021
Stamp duty
Stamp duty in UP is ₹10 per ₹1,000 of annual rent (1%), payable via the IGRSUP e-stamping portal. Additional registration charges apply if registered with the Sub-Registrar.
Registration
Mandatory — notify the Rent Authority under the UP Tenancy Act, 2021 (Sub-Registrar registration also required if duration exceeds 11 months)
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.
Uttar Pradesh rent agreement — FAQs
Do I have to register a rent agreement in Uttar Pradesh?
Since 2021, UP tenancies fall under the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, which requires the agreement to be notified to the Rent Authority. Separately, Sub-Registrar registration under the Registration Act, 1908 is generally needed only for terms of 12 months or more, which is why most UP agreements are still made for 11 months.
What stamp duty applies to a rent agreement in UP?
Short agreements attract a nominal stamp amount; longer leases are stamped at a higher percentage of rent plus deposit. Check the current rate with the UP Stamp & Registration department (IGRSUP) before you buy stamp paper.
Is a notarised rent agreement valid in UP?
A properly stamped agreement signed by both parties and two witnesses is valid; notarisation adds a lighter layer of authenticity. Registering it — both with the Rent Authority and, for longer terms, the Sub-Registrar — gives the strongest standing if the agreement is ever contested in court.
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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.