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Traditional vs RentDraft
| Traditional Method | RentDraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Agreement cost | ₹2,000–8,000 | ₹99 |
| Time | 2–5 days | 2 minutes |
| Lawyer visit | Required | Not needed |
| Maharashtra 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 Mumbai
Formula: 0.25% of (total rent for the term + 10% per annum interest on the refundable security deposit) — minimum ₹100
Under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999
Example: For ₹25,000/month rent, 11-month term, ₹50,000 deposit: 0.25% of total rent (₹2,75,000) plus interest on the deposit → Stamp duty = ₹699
Security Deposit in Mumbai
Security deposits in Mumbai are typically 2-3 months' rent by convention. Maharashtra has no statutory cap on deposits, but the Model Tenancy Act (2021) recommends a maximum of 2 months for residential properties. Only about 10% annual interest on the deposit is added to the stamp-duty base in Maharashtra — not the full deposit — so a large deposit barely changes the duty. Your landlord must return the full deposit when you vacate, minus deductions for genuine damages only. Get the deposit amount, return timeline, and deduction conditions written clearly in your agreement.
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 Mumbai
- 1Draft your leave & license agreement (use RentDraft to generate in 2 minutes)
- 2Purchase e-stamp paper via SHCIL portal or authorized stamp vendor
- 3Register online through the IGR Maharashtra portal (igr.maharashtra.gov.in)
- 4Schedule an appointment at the nearest Sub-Registrar office
- 5Both parties visit with original documents and IDs — biometric verification (fingerprints and photos) is captured at the office
- 6Pay registration fee (₹1,000) and collect registered copy in 2-3 days
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Required Documents
- Aadhaar card of both licensor (landlord) and licensee (tenant)
- PAN card of both parties
- Passport-size photographs (2 each)
- Property ownership proof (index-II / sale deed / share certificate)
- Latest property tax receipt or maintenance bill
- Society NOC (if applicable — most societies require it)
- Two witnesses with valid Aadhaar
E-Stamping in Maharashtra
Pay stamp duty and registration fee online via the Leave & License 2.0 (Pay2IGR) portal or GRAS e-Challan (gras.mahakosh.gov.in) / e-SBTR through an authorised bank, then e-register on IGR Maharashtra. Note: Maharashtra does NOT use SHCIL e-stamping.
Police Verification in Mumbai
Police verification is mandatory for all tenants in Maharashtra — complete it before or soon after move-in. Visit the nearest police station or register online through the Mumbai Police tenant verification portal. Failure to verify can result in penalties for both landlord and tenant. Many housing societies in Mumbai will not issue the NOC without proof of police verification.
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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 the term + 10% per annum interest on the refundable security deposit) — minimum ₹100 | All leave & license agreements must be registered | Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 |
| Karnataka | Lease | 0.5% of (average annual rent + security deposit), capped at ₹500 | Registration is optional for agreements up to 11 months but recommended for legal protection | Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 (Act 34 of 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 the total rent payable over the agreement term (plus any premium/fine); deposit not counted | 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 the total rent for the lease term — 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 one year's average (annual) rent for leases below 5 years (3% for 5-10 years); deposit not counted | 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 Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021 (Act 16 of 2021) — governs tenancies created on/after 11 Jan 2021; the UP Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972 continues for older/rent-controlled tenancies |
| 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, Art. 30(a)(i)); rent control under the Gujarat Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 (Bombay Act of 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 20% 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 average 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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