Is an 11-month rent agreement legally valid in India?

Yes. An 11-month Leave and License Agreement is legally valid across India without mandatory registration. Under the Registration Act, 1908, agreements under 12 months are exempt from registration. The agreement must be duly e-stamped under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and can be executed with Aadhaar-based electronic signatures under the IT Act, 2000.

Why are rent agreements made for 11 months in India?

Rent agreements are made for 11 months to avoid mandatory registration under the Registration Act, 1908, which applies to agreements of 12 months or more. Registration involves visiting a sub-registrar office, paying registration fees (₹2,000–₹8,000 depending on state), and significant time. An 11-month agreement is equally legally valid when duly e-stamped and signed by both parties.

How much is stamp duty for a rent agreement in Karnataka?

Stamp duty for a residential Leave and License Agreement in Karnataka is a fixed ₹500, payable on the Karnataka government's eSampada portal (estamp.kar.nic.in). Registration is not required for agreements up to 1 year. Prorently calculates and confirms the exact amount automatically.

How much is stamp duty for a rent agreement in Maharashtra?

Stamp duty for a Leave and License Agreement in Maharashtra is 0.25% of the total rent for the agreement period (rent × months), payable on the Maharashtra government portal (igrmaharashtra.gov.in). Unlike other states, Maharashtra requires registration for all Leave and License Agreements regardless of duration.

Can I make a rent agreement online without visiting a registrar?

Yes. For 11-month agreements in Karnataka, Delhi, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh, you can generate the agreement on Prorently, pay e-stamp duty on your state government portal, and execute it with Aadhaar-based electronic signatures — entirely online, without visiting any office. Maharashtra requires in-person registration.

Is Aadhaar e-sign legally valid for rent agreements?

Yes. Aadhaar-based electronic signatures are legally valid under Section 5 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, read with the Second Schedule. A duly e-stamped and Aadhaar-signed rent agreement is enforceable in Indian courts. This was confirmed by the Supreme Court of India in Shafhi Mohammad v. State of Himachal Pradesh.

How do I get rent receipts for HRA claim?

Use Prorently's free Rent Receipt Generator. Enter your landlord's name, PAN number (mandatory if annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh), property address, and monthly rent. Select each month you need a receipt for, then download a multi-page PDF — one receipt per page — valid for HRA claim under Section 10(13A) of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

Is landlord's PAN mandatory on rent receipts for HRA?

Yes. If your annual rent exceeds ₹1 lakh (monthly rent above ₹8,333), you must include the landlord's PAN on rent receipts and in your ITR form for HRA exemption under Section 10(13A). This requirement is reinforced under the Draft Income-tax Rules 2026, which introduces Form 124 requiring employees to declare their relationship with the landlord.

What is the difference between Leave and License and a Lease Agreement?

A Leave and License Agreement grants the licensee (tenant) a personal right to occupy the property without creating any tenancy rights. The licensor (landlord) retains full ownership and can revoke the license after the notice period. A Lease Agreement transfers an interest in the property to the lessee, giving the tenant stronger legal protections including protection under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Leave and License is preferred by Indian landlords because it is easier to terminate and does not confer tenancy protection.

How do I renew a rent agreement in India?

To renew a rent agreement in India, both parties must execute a new Leave and License Agreement before the existing one expires. Use Prorently's agreement renewal tool — it pre-fills all existing terms, calculates the escalated rent if an escalation clause was included, and generates a fresh stamped and Aadhaar-signed agreement. You do not need to register or visit any office for an 11-month renewal.

Rent Agreement Online India - Free Draft, Aadhaar eSign

Parties

Property & Rent

Terms

Review & Sign

Who are the parties?

Enter the landlord and tenant details exactly as they appear on Aadhaar — this will be used for e-sign verification.

ℹ️ Names must match Aadhaar cards exactly. Both parties will verify via OTP before signing.

Landlord

Full Name (as on Aadhaar)

Phone Number

PAN (optional)

Permanent Address

Tenant

Full Name (as on Aadhaar)

Phone Number

Email (for signed copy)

Permanent Address

Property & Rent Details

Enter the rental property address and financial terms.

State

Supported signing states: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu.

City

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✓ Karnataka — Leave & License (Residential) · Registration not required for 11 Months · Stamp duty: ₹500 (formula-cap estimate) · Provider: SHCIL / eSampada

Property Address

Property Type

Floor

Monthly Rent

Security Deposit

Typically 2–3 months rent

Agreement Start Date

Rent Due Day (of month)

Agreement Duration

Terms & Clauses

Customise the terms of your agreement. Tick the clauses you want included.

Annual Rent Escalation

Include annual rent increase clause

Rent increases automatically by set % each year on renewal

Escalation Percentage

Standard Clauses (select all that apply)

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Notice Period — 1 Month

Either party must give 30 days written notice before vacating or terminating tenancy.

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No Subletting

Tenant cannot sublet, assign, or part with possession of the premises without written consent.

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Maintenance Responsibility

Minor repairs (under ₹500) are tenant's responsibility. Major structural repairs are landlord's.

No Pets Clause

Tenant shall not keep pets or animals in the premises without prior written consent from landlord.

Late Payment Penalty

A penalty of ₹500 per day will be levied for rent payments delayed beyond 10 days of due date.

Lock-in Period — 6 Months

Neither party can terminate the agreement within the first 6 months except under force majeure.

Review & Sign

Check details, buy stamp on the official portal, upload the certificate, and send Aadhaar e-sign links.

Parties edit

Landlord

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Landlord Phone

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Tenant

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Tenant Phone

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Property & Rent edit

Address

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Monthly Rent

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Security Deposit

—

Duration

11 Months

Start Date

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State & Legal edit

State

Karnataka

Agreement Type

Lease (Residential)

Registration Required

Stamp Duty

₹500

Stamp Basis

State formula estimate

📄 What you'll receive

A 4-page legally valid PDF — stamped, Aadhaar-signed, WhatsApp-delivered to both parties

4 pages · A4 · PDF

PRORENTLY DRAFT

E-STAMP CERTIFICATE

Karnataka · Indian Stamp Act 1899

₹500

LEAVE AND LICENSE
AGREEMENT

11 Months · Karnataka · Reg. not required

LICENSOR

Landlord Name

LICENSEE

Tenant Name

LICENSED PREMISES

Property address will appear here

PIN: -

Page 1 Cover & Parties

PRORENTLY DRAFT

1. TERM OF LICENSE

11 Months · start to end date

2. LICENCE FEE & DEPOSIT

Monthly Fee

₹-

Deposit

₹-

3. LICENSOR'S OBLIGATIONS

4. LICENSEE'S OBLIGATIONS

5-8. UTILITIES · TERMINATION · GOVERNING LAW

Pages 2–3 All Terms & Conditions

PRORENTLY DRAFT

DECLARATION

Parties agree to all clauses. Aadhaar-based e-sign execution is valid under the Information Technology Act, 2000.

Executed at: - Date: -

LICENSOR

Landlord Name

Aadhaar: XXXX

Aadhaar e-Sign via OTP

LICENSEE

Tenant Name

Aadhaar: XXXX

Aadhaar e-Sign via OTP

Witness 1

Name: ___________

Sign: ____________

Witness 2

Name: ___________

Sign: ____________

Valid: IT Act 2000 · Indian Contract Act 1872 · Indian Easements Act 1882 · Indian Stamp Act 1899

Page 4 Signatures & Execution

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Government stamp duty estimate

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Karnataka · State formula estimate

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Government payable estimate: ₹500

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e-Stamp Certificate · SHCIL

Karnataka — IN-KA · SHCIL

IT Act 2000 · Indian Stamp Act 1899

₹500

govt estimate

LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

11 Months · Karnataka · Registration not required

This Leave and License Agreement (“Agreement”) is executed at [city] on 24 Feb 2026, between the parties set out below.

Parties

Licensor (Landlord)

Landlord name

Licensee (Tenant)

Tenant name

Licensed Premises

The Licensor hereby grants License to the Licensee to use and occupy the premises being a 3 BHK residential unit, more particularly described as:

Property address will appear here

1. Term of License

The period of this License shall be 11 Months, commencing on - and expiring on - (“License Period”), unless sooner terminated or renewed in accordance with the terms hereof.

2. Licence Fee & Security Deposit

The Licensee shall pay a monthly Licence Fee of - to the Licensor on or before the 1st day of each calendar month during the License Period. Payments shall be made by NEFT / UPI to the Licensor’s designated account.

The Licensee has deposited with the Licensor an interest-free, refundable Security Deposit of -, which shall be refunded within 15 days of the Licensee peaceably vacating the premises, subject to deductions for outstanding dues or damages, if any.

4. Terms & Conditions

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5. General Provisions

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Karnataka. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts at [city]. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.

Signatures

Awaiting Aadhaar eSign

Landlord

Awaiting Aadhaar eSign

Tenant

Valid under IT Act 2000 (Sec. 5) · Stamped per Indian Stamp Act 1899

Verified via Aadhaar eSign (Digio) · ProRently Doc ID: —

₹500 govt stamp estimate

Checkout: ProRently registration fee only · Govt stamp paid separately on official portal

Draft is watermarked & free.
At signing, checkout charges registration fee only. Stamp is paid on govt portal.

Rent Agreement Generator

Notice Period — 1 Month

No Subletting

Maintenance Responsibility

No Pets Clause

Late Payment Penalty

Lock-in Period — 6 Months

LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

Parties

Licensed Premises

1. Term of License

2. Licence Fee & Security Deposit

4. Terms & Conditions

5. General Provisions

Signatures

Start Agreement

Rent Agreement Generator

Notice Period — 1 Month

No Subletting

Maintenance Responsibility

No Pets Clause

Late Payment Penalty

Lock-in Period — 6 Months

LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

Parties

Licensed Premises

1. Term of License

2. Licence Fee & Security Deposit

4. Terms & Conditions

5. General Provisions

Signatures

Exempt HRA

Taxable HRA

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