One of the most common features of entering into a real estate rental transaction in India is the prevalence of 11-month leases or licensing agreements. An 11-month period is preferred by most lenders, while they are renting real estate, since there are two types of agreements relating to the rental of real estate in India, the lease and the withdrawal and licensing contract. In order to reduce costs, tenants and landlords sometimes agree orally on the lease and avoid the execution of a tenancy agreement. At one point, they also document the agreement and set the terms of the lease, but decide not to register the document. This is due to the fact that both parties must pay a registration fee when a lease is entered into and registered. The lessor is also required to declare HIS rental income as soon as the lease is final. However, entering into a non-registration lease is illegal and could be a risky transaction for both parties, particularly in the event of future litigation. The rental or rental agreement is written on a stamp paper. There are 2 types of rentals in India, one is a lease that lasts at least 12 months. This is governed by the rent control laws enacted by the state government. The other type is a rental and licensing agreement of up to 11 months, which is not covered by rent control laws. In some countries where electronic stamping is available for leases, you don`t need to physically purchase stamp paper. You can register on the website of the Holding Company of India (SHCIL) and verify that the state in which you reside offers this establishment.

Currently, Assam, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, NCR Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh allow electronic signing of leases. Until a lease is registered at the shelter, it has no validity. It is in favour of both parties to draw up an agreement with certain conditions and to register it. After the lease is written, the owner should print it on stamp paper. As soon as the tenant and landlord sign the documents in the presence of two witnesses, they must report them to the sub-registry service after payment of the necessary fees.