Registered Rent Agreement

A rent agreement that actually protects you

A rent agreement is one of those documents everyone signs and almost no one reads — until a deposit is withheld, a tenant overstays, or a landlord refuses repairs. Then the gaps in a cheap one-page template become very expensive. Adv. Bhawna Yadav and her team draft and register a proper rent agreement at a flat ₹1,499, handled end to end, so both sides are protected by a document that holds up when it is tested.

The fee is fixed and agreed in writing. There is no hourly billing, nothing added later, and no upselling.

Why a proper agreement matters

The vast majority of landlord–tenant disputes come down to one of a handful of issues, and every one of them is preventable with a well-drafted clause. A good agreement is not about length; it is about anticipating exactly where two reasonable people end up disagreeing — and settling it in writing before they move in.

The security deposit

The single biggest source of rental disputes is the deposit and its return. A clear clause states the amount, the conditions for deductions, the timeline for return, and what counts as fair wear and tear — so the end of a tenancy is not a fight.

Maintenance and repairs

Who fixes what, and who pays? A clause that allocates routine maintenance, major repairs, and the cost of fittings prevents the constant low-level friction that sours a tenancy.

Lock-in and notice

How long is each side committed, and how much notice is needed to leave? A proper lock-in and notice clause protects a landlord from a sudden vacancy and a tenant from an abrupt eviction.

Rent, escalation and renewal

The rent, when and how it escalates, and the terms on which the tenancy renews — set out so there is no annual renegotiation from a position of conflict.

Use, subletting and entry

What the property may be used for, whether subletting is allowed, and a landlord's right to inspect on reasonable notice — the everyday terms that keep the relationship workable.

Why registration is worth it

It is tempting to skip registration to save a step, but an unregistered agreement is a weak instrument. It has limited value as evidence, and for tenancies above 11 months registration is often legally required. A registered agreement, by contrast, is a strong, formally recorded document — which is precisely what you want in your hand if a dispute over rent, the deposit, or possession ever reaches a forum. We handle the registration end to end, so you get the protection without the running around.

What you get

• A rent agreement drafted to your terms, with the clauses that actually prevent disputes.
• State-specific clauses included, so the agreement fits the law where the property is.
• Registration handled end to end — whether online where supported or by appointment otherwise.
• Your final registered copy delivered.

All at a flat ₹1,499, in English or Hindi.

For landlords and tenants alike

A good rent agreement protects both sides, and we draft it that way — fair, clear, and enforceable — rather than loading it in favour of whoever happened to instruct us. Whether you are a landlord protecting an asset or a tenant protecting your deposit and your right to stay, you get an agreement you can rely on.

For NRI landlords

If you own property in India but live abroad, a watertight, registered rent agreement matters even more, because you cannot easily intervene in person if something goes wrong. We draft and register for NRI landlords letting property in India, in English or Hindi, so your asset is protected whether you are in the country or not. See the India-entry desk for foreign clients.

Available across India

Tenancy law varies by state, and our drafting reflects that. We prepare and register rent agreements for clients in every Indian state at the same flat ₹1,499, with the state-specific clauses built in.

Why clients choose us for a rent agreement

A rent agreement is cheap to do well and costly to do badly. You get a properly drafted, registered agreement from a named advocate and her team — with the deposit, maintenance, lock-in and exit clauses done right — at a flat ₹1,499, with no upselling.

Residential and commercial tenancies

A home let and a shop or office let are not the same agreement, and treating them alike is where generic templates fail. A residential agreement focuses on the deposit, maintenance, notice and quiet enjoyment of the home; a commercial agreement has to deal with the permitted use of the premises, fit-outs and who owns them at the end, lock-in tied to the tenant's investment, escalation over a longer term, and assignment or subletting to a business successor. We draft the right kind of agreement for your situation — residential or commercial — with the clauses that matter for that use, rather than forcing both into one template.

Renewing and ending a tenancy cleanly

A good agreement also makes the end of a tenancy as orderly as the start: a clear notice mechanism, a defined process for returning the deposit against an agreed inventory, and sensible renewal terms so a continuing tenancy does not require a fresh negotiation every year. Getting these right at the drafting stage is what prevents the bitter, drawn-out disputes that so often accompany a move-out.

The legal basis

Rent agreements and their registration in India are governed by the Registration Act, 1908 and the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, read with the rent-control and tenancy law of the state where the property is located.