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Rent Agreement

(Leave and Licence Agreement for 11 months — residential)

This Rent Agreement on leave and licence basis ("Agreement") is made and executed at [place] on [date]

BETWEEN

[Owner's name], S/o [father's/husband's name], residing at [owner's address], hereinafter called the "LICENSOR" (owner), which expression shall include his/her heirs, legal representatives and assigns, of the ONE PART;

AND

[Tenant's name], S/o [father's/husband's name], permanently residing at [tenant's permanent address], hereinafter called the "LICENSEE" (occupant), which expression shall include his/her heirs and legal representatives, of the OTHER PART.

WHEREAS the Licensor is the owner of, or otherwise lawfully entitled to give on licence, the premises described in the Schedule below ("the Premises"); the Licensee has requested the Licensor to permit the use of the Premises for residential purposes on leave and licence basis; and the Licensor has agreed on the terms below.

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES AND THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Period: The Licensor grants the Licensee leave and licence to use and occupy the Premises for a period of 11 months, commencing on [start date] and ending on [end date], unless terminated earlier as provided below.

2. Licence fee (rent): The Licensee shall pay a monthly licence fee of ₹[amount] (Rupees [in words] only), in advance, on or before the 5th day of each English calendar month, by bank transfer / UPI / cheque. The Licensor shall acknowledge each payment by a receipt or written message.

3. Security deposit: The Licensee has paid to the Licensor an interest-free, refundable security deposit of ₹[amount] (Rupees [in words] only), which the Licensor acknowledges. It shall be refunded when the Licensee hands over vacant and peaceful possession of the Premises, after deducting only lawful dues such as unpaid licence fee, unpaid utility bills and the reasonable cost of repairing damage beyond normal wear and tear.

4. Charges: Electricity and water charges as per actual consumption / meter shall be paid by the Licensee directly to the authority concerned. Society / maintenance charges shall be paid by the Licensee. Property tax and other levies on the owner shall be paid by the Licensor.

5. Use: The Premises shall be used only for residential purposes by the Licensee and his/her family members. The Licensee shall not sub-let, assign, transfer or otherwise part with possession of the whole or any part of the Premises, shall not use it for any illegal, immoral or commercial activity, and shall follow the rules of the society / building.

6. Repairs and alterations: Minor day-to-day repairs (such as fuses, bulbs, taps and minor plumbing) shall be done by the Licensee at his/her cost. Major and structural repairs shall be the responsibility of the Licensor. The Licensee shall not make any structural addition or alteration without the prior written consent of the Licensor.

7. Inspection: The Licensor or his/her authorised person may inspect the Premises at a reasonable time after giving reasonable prior notice to the Licensee.

8. Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving 1 month's notice in writing to the other. If the Licensee fails to pay the licence fee for two consecutive months or breaches any material term, the Licensor may terminate this Agreement by written notice.

9. Handing over: On expiry or earlier termination, the Licensee shall hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the Premises to the Licensor in the same condition as received, subject to normal wear and tear, together with the fittings listed in the Schedule and all keys.

10. Renewal: This Agreement may be renewed only by mutual consent, by a fresh written agreement on the terms then agreed between the parties.

11. Nature of agreement: This is a leave and licence arrangement. The parties intend that it does not create any tenancy, lease or other interest in the Premises in favour of the Licensee, beyond the permission to use stated in this Agreement.

12. Verification: The Licensee shall give copies of identity and address proof to the Licensor, and the parties shall complete tenant / police verification wherever required by the local authorities.

13. Stamp duty and registration: Stamp duty and registration charges, if any, as applicable in the State shall be borne by the Licensee.

14. Jurisdiction: Any dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at [place].

SCHEDULE — DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES

[description of the premises], situated at [full address of the premises].

Fittings and fixtures provided: As per the list signed separately by both parties (or: None).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this Agreement at [place] on the date first written above, in the presence of the witnesses named below.