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| Traditional Method | RentDraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement cost | ₹2,000–8,000 | ₹99 |
| Time | 2–5 days | 2 minutes |
| Lawyer visit | Required | Not needed |
| Tamil Nadu clauses | Depends on lawyer | Auto-included |
| Hidden charges | Common | None — ₹99 is the total |
Stamp duty and registration fees are government charges — same regardless of how you draft your agreement.
Stamp Duty in Madurai
Formula: 1% of annual rent — minimum ₹20
Under the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017
Example: For ₹12,000/month rent, 11-month term: Annual rent = ₹1,44,000 → Stamp duty = ₹1,440 (1% of annual rent, deposit NOT included)
Security Deposit in Madurai
In Madurai the deposit is usually called the 'advance' and typically runs 3 to 5 months' rent. The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 (Section 18) caps residential deposits at 3 months, so anything above that is above the legal limit. As across Tamil Nadu, the deposit is not included in the stamp-duty calculation. Get the advance amount, return timeline and deduction terms written in — RentDraft includes a deposit clause referencing the statutory cap.
Tenant tip: Always get the deposit amount, payment method, and return conditions written into your agreement. RentDraft includes a dedicated security deposit clause with return timeline and deduction rules.
Registration Process in Madurai
- 1Draft your rent agreement (use RentDraft to generate in 2 minutes)
- 2Purchase e-stamp paper via TNREGINET or an authorised vendor
- 3Register the agreement with the Rent Authority — registration is required under the 2017 Act
- 4Both parties visit the Madurai Sub-Registrar / Rent Authority with original IDs, the agreement and photos
- 5Pay the stamp duty (1% of annual rent) and registration fee
- 6Collect the registered copy and keep it as evidence
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Required Documents
- Aadhaar card of both landlord and tenant
- PAN card (if monthly rent exceeds ₹50,000)
- Passport-size photographs (2 each)
- Property ownership proof (patta / sale deed)
- Latest property tax receipt (Madurai Corporation)
- Two witnesses with valid ID proof
E-Stamping in Tamil Nadu
Visit TNREGINET → Login/Register → Select 'e-Stamp Purchase' → Enter amount → Pay online → Download. You can also buy from e-stamp vendors listed on the TNREGINET website.
Police Verification in Madurai
Tenant police verification is recommended in Madurai and is commonly requested for out-of-town students and professionals. Submit the agreement, Aadhaar and photos at your local police station or via the Tamil Nadu Police online tenant-verification service.
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Rent Agreement Stamp Duty & Registration by State (2026)
How rent agreement rules compare across India's major rental markets — stamp duty, registration, and the governing law for each state.
| State | Agreement type | Stamp duty | Registration | Governing law |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Leave & License | 0.25% of (Total rent for period + Security deposit) — minimum ₹100 | All leave & license agreements must be registered | Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 |
| Karnataka | Lease | 1% of annual rent value — minimum ₹20 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Karnataka Rent Control Act, 2001 |
| Delhi | Lease | 2% of average annual rent for the lease period — minimum ₹100 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 |
| Tamil Nadu | Lease | 1% of annual rent — minimum ₹20 | All rental agreements must be registered under the 2017 Act | Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 |
| Telangana | Lease | 0.4% of annual rent for the lease period — minimum ₹50 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Telangana Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 |
| Haryana | Lease | 1.5% of the rent for leases under 5 years (3% for 5-10 years): for an 11-month agreement, 1.5% of the total rent over the term; for 1-5 year leases, 1.5% of the average annual rent | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory for 12 months or longer | Haryana Urban (Control of Rent and Eviction) Act, 1973 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lease | 2% of the total rent for the full term plus the deposit/advance, with a minimum of ₹100 and a maximum of ₹10,000 (UP Stamp Act, Schedule I-B, Article 35) | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases that exceed 12 months (or reserve a yearly rent) | Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 |
| Gujarat | Lease | Flat ₹500 for residential agreements under 1 year (Gujarat Stamp Amendment Act 2025); 1% of average annual rent (min ₹1,000) for 1-5 year terms | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory for more than 1 year | Gujarat Stamp Act, 1958 (as amended 2025); rent control under the Bombay Rents Act, 1947 as adapted by Gujarat |
| West Bengal | Lease | An 11-month agreement is executed on nominal stamp paper (typically ₹100, by convention). A lease over one year is taxed at the conveyance rate (5-7%) on 2× the average annual rent (3× for 10-30 year terms), plus a 1% registration fee | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases exceeding one year | West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Lease | Flat ₹500 for an agreement under 1 year (incl. the 11-month default); 0.1% of (security deposit + average annual rent) for 1-5 year terms, with higher slabs above 5 years | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for terms of one year or more | Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 |
| Rajasthan | Lease | Stamp duty is a term-based slab percentage of the property's market (DLC) value (plus a 30% surcharge), with a separate ~1% registration fee if registered. Because it depends on the property's value, use the official e-Panjiyan calculator for the exact amount. | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases that exceed 12 months (or reserve a yearly rent) | Rajasthan Rent Control Act, 2001 (stamp duty under the Rajasthan Stamp Act, 1998) |
| Kerala | Lease | Flat ₹500 stamp for a residential agreement under one year (raised from ₹200, effective 1 April 2024). Registration is optional for 11-month terms; if you register, the fee is about 2% of the agreement value | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases that exceed one year (Registration Act 1908, ss. 17–18) | Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965 (stamp duty under the Kerala Stamp Act, 1959) |
| Andhra Pradesh | Lease | 0.4% of the total rent for an agreement under 1 year (the 11-month default); leases of 1 year or more are charged on average annual rent at higher slab rates (0.5% and up) | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months; mandatory only for leases exceeding one year (12 months) | Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960 |
| Chandigarh | Lease | 2% of the annual rent plus 3% of the security/advance, for leases up to 5 years (Chandigarh Revenue Department schedule); registration fee is 1% of annual rent (max ₹10,000) | Registration is optional for agreements up to one year; mandatory only for leases exceeding one year | East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949 (as extended to Chandigarh) |
Facts from each state's Rent Control and Stamp Acts. For an 11-month agreement, stamp duty is often a flat ₹100–500. Calculate your exact stamp duty →
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