Rent agreement in Surat
Surat — Gujarat's second-largest city and a major textile and diamond hub — draws a large migrant workforce that rents. Lettings are documented as a standard rent agreement; e-stamping and registration are handled through Gujarat's GARVI portal, and 11-month terms are common to keep registration optional.
Surat's rental market
The rental share is the Census 2011 figure for Gujarat's urban areas, applied here as the closest official benchmark for Surat.
Legal essentials for Surat
Governing law
Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 (as applicable to Gujarat)
Stamp duty
Stamp duty in Gujarat varies by area. Generally 1% of annual rent. E-stamping available at authorized centers.
Registration
Recommended for all durations
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.