Sage-Tips

What do I need to know before signing a tenancy agreement?

What to look for in a tenancy agreement

• Check the start date and end date of your tenancy.
• Make sure every tenant’s name is on the contract as well as the landlord’s.
• Take a look at your obligations in detail (what you can and can’t do during your time in the accommodation) and make sure you agree.

Does rental agreement need to be notarized in India?

In India, it is not mandatory to notarize a rental agreement. As long as it is printed on Stamp paper and is signed by both parties and by two witnesses, it is considered binding.

Can rent agreement be made without stamp paper?

So, agreements do not require mandatory stamping for them to constitute as legal and valid. Even if they are not stamped they will still be enforceable as against the parties who have signed the same.

Does a tenancy agreement need to be signed?

The tenancy agreement should be signed by all tenants and your landlord. If there are joint tenants, each tenant should receive a copy of the agreement.

When should tenancy agreement be signed?

Before I’ve explained the pros and cons of when to sign a tenancy agreement, most landlords I talk to either sign the day before the start date or on the actual day of the tenant moving in. In my opinion, leaving it to the last minute to secure the tenancy is a little too to risky for me.

How do you know if an agreement is registered?

Check the authenticity of online registered Leave & License Agreement?

1. Click on दस्त निहाय/Document Number,
2. Select Registration type as “eRegistration”,
3. Select the District name where the agreement is registered,
4. Select the Sub-Registration Office where the agreement is registered,

How can I check my rent agreement online in Mumbai?

Visit – https://efilingigr.maharashtra.gov.in/ereg/,

1. Under “Modify Entry/ View Status” enter Token Number, Password and Captcha and click on “View Status”,
2. You can see one of the following 3 statuses –

How can I get rent agreement in Mumbai?

How to register rent agreement online?

1. Visit LegalDocs rent agreement registration portal.
2. Log in and fill an online form and also you can add the clauses if required.
3. Once the draft is ready and both parties confirm on terms, book an appointment for your biometric verification.

Is registration of rent agreement compulsory in Maharashtra?

As per the provisions of Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, every tenancy agreement must be in writing with mandatory registration, regardless of its tenure. Registering the tenancy agreement is also crucial for tenants in the way that the agreement consists of all provision regarding the lease.

Can rent agreement be handwritten?

Yes, Handwritten rental agreement on normal paper is legally valid in India.

Who can witness signing a tenancy agreement?

Witnesses Generally For most purposes a witness merely needs to be someone independent that is someone who is not party to a contract or directly affected by it. So, a tenant should not witness the signature of their own guarantor and a landlord and tenant should not witness one another’s signatures.