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Free Rent Agreement Formats — Download 2026

Leave & License template, Power of Attorney draft, and Police Intimation format — free for Maharashtra and Karnataka. Updated April 2026.

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Leave & License Agreement

Standard 11-month residential rent agreement format for Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kolhapur). Includes all mandatory clauses.

Maharashtra 11-month Residential
DOC / PDF ~4 pages
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Rent Agreement — Karnataka

11-month rental agreement format for Bangalore under Karnataka Rent Act. Requires ₹500 e-stamp. No Sub-Registrar needed for 11-month tenancy.

Karnataka Bangalore 11-month
DOC / PDF ~3 pages
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Police Intimation Letter

Tenant verification / police intimation format for Maharashtra landlords. Must be submitted to local police station within 24 hours of tenant move-in.

Maharashtra Mandatory Form C
DOC / PDF ~1 page
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Power of Attorney (POA) Draft

POA format for landlords who cannot be present to sign — NRI landlords, outstation owners. Grants authority to a representative to execute the rent agreement.

All States NRI POA
DOC / PDF ~2 pages
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Agreement Addendum / Amendment

Use this to add or modify specific clauses in an existing agreement without redoing the entire document. Signed by both parties and notarized.

All States Amendment
DOC / PDF ~1 page
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Agreement Renewal Letter

Mutual agreement letter to extend / renew the tenancy at updated terms. Includes new rent amount, revised deposit, and updated tenure start date.

All States Renewal
DOC / PDF ~1 page
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Document Preview — Leave & License Agreement

Leave & License Agreement — Maharashtra Format

Preview (first 3 clauses)
Parties This Leave and License Agreement is made and executed at _________, on this ___ day of _________, 2026, between:

LICENSOR (Landlord): Full Name, Age __ years, residing at Address, bearing Aadhaar No. XXXX XXXX XXXX (hereinafter called the "Licensor");

LICENSEE (Tenant): Full Name, Age __ years, residing at Present Address, bearing Aadhaar No. XXXX XXXX XXXX (hereinafter called the "Licensee").
Property Description The Licensor hereby grants to the Licensee, Leave and License to use and occupy the residential premises being Flat No. ___, on the ___ Floor, in the building known as Building/Wing Name, situated at Full Address, City — Pincode, admeasuring approximately ___ sq.ft. of carpet area (hereinafter called "the said premises").
Term / Tenure This Leave and License is granted for a period of 11 (Eleven) months commencing from DD/MM/YYYY and expiring on DD/MM/YYYY, unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms hereof.

Full document includes 12+ clauses: Rent, Deposit, Lock-in, Notice Period, Maintenance, Subletting, Termination, and more.

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How to Use These Templates
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Download the correct formatMaharashtra residents: use the Leave & License (Maharashtra) format. Bangalore residents: use the Karnataka format.
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Fill in all the blanksReplace all placeholder fields with actual names, addresses, Aadhaar numbers, rent amount, deposit, and dates. Do not leave any blank fields.
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Calculate and pay stamp dutyUse our free calculator to find the correct stamp duty. In Maharashtra: purchase stamp paper from a licensed stamp vendor or pay online via GRAS (Government Receipt Accounting System).
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Print on stamp paperPrint the agreement on the purchased stamp paper, or attach the e-stamp certificate to the printed document.
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Get it notarizedBoth parties sign in the presence of a licensed notary. The notary stamps and signs the document. Fee: ₹200–₹500 at most notary offices.
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Submit police intimationLandlord submits the police intimation form to the local police station within 24 hours of tenant moving in. Use our free police intimation format above.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a downloaded rent agreement template legally valid?
The template itself is not legally valid. It becomes valid only after: (1) stamp duty is paid and the document is printed on stamp paper or e-stamp is attached, (2) both parties sign it, and (3) it is notarized by a licensed notary. The template is the starting framework — the legal validity comes from the stamping and notarization process.
Do I need to pay to download these formats?
No — all formats on this page are free to download. The stamp duty (a government tax) and notarization fee are separate costs you will incur when getting the document legally executed. AgreementDesk's paid service (from ₹999) handles stamp duty, notarization, drafting, and delivery all-in-one.
What is the difference between the Maharashtra and Karnataka formats?
Maharashtra uses the "Leave & License" format governed by the Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999 — the language grants a "license to occupy" rather than a tenancy right. Karnataka uses a standard "rental agreement" format under the Karnataka Rent Act. The legal implications differ: Maharashtra's L&L format gives landlords stronger possession rights.
Can I modify the template clauses?
Yes, but carefully. You can modify clauses like rent amount, deposit, notice period, and add custom conditions (parking, pet policy, etc.). Do not remove the mandatory legal clauses (parties, property description, term, rent, deposit, termination conditions) as these are essential for the agreement to be enforceable.
When do I need a Power of Attorney for a rent agreement?
You need a POA when the landlord cannot be physically present to sign — for example, NRI landlords, or owners living in another city. The POA authorizes a local representative (family member, friend, or agent) to sign the agreement on the landlord's behalf. The POA itself must be notarized (or registered, for extra safety). NRIs executing a POA abroad must get it attested at the Indian Consulate/Embassy.
What is the police intimation format and who needs it?
Police intimation (tenant verification / Form C) is mandatory for all landlords in Maharashtra. It must be submitted to the local police station within 24 hours of the tenant taking possession. It includes the tenant's name, Aadhaar number, photo, address of origin, and a copy of the rent agreement. Failure to submit can result in fines for the landlord. AgreementDesk provides this format free above.

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