Rent Agreement Format in Hindi (Kiraya Anubandh)

A rent agreement format in Hindi, called a kiraya anubandh (किराया अनुबंध), is simply a rent agreement written in Hindi so that both landlord and tenant fully understand every clause. In most of the Hindi belt — Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Bihar — it is printed on stamp paper, kept to 11 months to avoid compulsory registration, and signed by both parties with two witnesses.

This guide gives you the Hindi legal terms for each clause, a clause-by-clause bilingual map, and a short sample walkthrough you can adapt. To skip the typing, you can generate a ready Hindi rent agreement format from our tool and download it as Word or PDF.

A rent agreement in Hindi is not a different legal document from an English one — the law does not care which language you write in. What matters is that the clauses are complete, the stamp duty is correct for your state, and the signatures and witnesses are in place. Writing it in Hindi simply means both sides read the same words they speak, which cuts down on the "I did not understand that clause" argument that derails so many landlord-tenant disputes. For families, small landlords and first-time tenants in the Hindi belt, that clarity is the whole point.

Hindi legal terms for a rent agreement (glossary)

Knowing the exact Hindi word for each part of the agreement avoids confusion when you draft or read a kirayanama. These are the terms used in standard Indian rent agreements.

Rent agreement format in Hindi: clause by clause

A valid kiraya anubandh has the same clauses as an English agreement — only the language changes. The table maps each clause to its Hindi label and what it must state.

For an English-first version of the same structure with downloadable files, see our rent agreement format (Word and PDF), or the notary rent agreement format if you plan to notarise it.

A sample Kiraya Anubandh clause walkthrough

Below are model Hindi lines with an English gloss. Treat them as adaptable wording, not a fixed template — fill in your own names, amounts and dates.

• Parties: "यह किराया अनुबंध श्री [मकान मालिक का नाम] (मकान मालिक) तथा श्री [किरायेदार का नाम] (किरायेदार) के बीच निष्पादित किया गया है।" — This rent agreement is executed between the landlord and the tenant.
• Rent: "किरायेदार प्रति माह रुपये [राशि] किराया, प्रत्येक माह की [तिथि] तक अदा करेगा।" — The tenant shall pay rent of Rs [amount] by the [date] of each month.
• Deposit: "किरायेदार ने रुपये [राशि] सिक्योरिटी जमा के रूप में जमा किए हैं, जो मकान खाली करने पर बकाया काटकर लौटाए जाएंगे।" — The tenant has paid Rs [amount] as a refundable security deposit, returnable on vacating after deducting dues.
• Term: "यह अनुबंध [प्रारंभ तिथि] से 11 माह के लिए वैध रहेगा।" — This agreement is valid for 11 months from the start date.
• Maintenance & utilities: "बिजली एवं पानी का बिल किरायेदार मीटर रीडिंग के अनुसार स्वयं अदा करेगा।" — The tenant shall pay electricity and water bills as per meter readings.
• Use & sub-letting: "किरायेदार संपत्ति का उपयोग केवल आवासीय प्रयोजन हेतु करेगा तथा मकान मालिक की लिखित अनुमति के बिना उप-किराया नहीं देगा।" — The tenant shall use the property for residential purposes only and shall not sub-let without written consent.
• Witnesses: "इस अनुबंध पर दोनों पक्षों तथा दो गवाहों के हस्ताक्षर किए गए।" — This agreement is signed by both parties and two witnesses.

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When to use a Hindi vs a bilingual agreement

A fully Hindi kiraya anubandh is ideal when both landlord and tenant are comfortable in Hindi and the document will mostly be used between them. In practice, though, many institutions — banks, employers verifying a rent receipt for HRA, GST officers and some sub-registrars — prefer or require English. That is why a bilingual (Hindi + English) format is often the safest choice: each clause appears in both languages, so there is no ambiguity for either party and no friction when a third party reads it. If you expect to use the agreement as address proof or for any government filing, draft it bilingually or keep a certified English translation with the Hindi original.

Whichever you choose, keep the wording simple and specific. Vague phrases like "reasonable rent increase" cause disputes; write the exact amount, the exact date, and the exact notice period. A Hindi agreement is only as strong as the clarity of its clauses.

How to execute and store your kiraya anubandh

Once the draft is final, follow these steps so the agreement holds up: buy e-stamp paper of the correct value through SHCIL or an authorised vendor in your state, print the agreement on it (first page on the stamp paper, continuation on plain sheets), and have both parties and two witnesses sign every page. Notarisation is optional for an 11-month agreement but adds a layer of credibility; registration is what gives the strongest legal standing and becomes compulsory once the term crosses the one-year line. Make at least two originals — one for each party — and store a scanned copy. If the tenant will use the premises for business, the landlord may also need to issue a no-objection note so the tenant can register for GST at that address.

Stamp paper and e-stamp for Hindi-belt states

A Hindi agreement still needs stamp duty. The duty on a rent agreement is charged under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 together with each state's own stamp law, which is why the amount is never the same nationwide. In Delhi, UP, MP, Rajasthan and Haryana the duty is paid on e-stamp paper issued through the StockHolding Corporation of India (SHCIL) rather than physical stamp vendors. The value is not a single fixed figure — it is set by each state, and typically ranges around Rs 100 to Rs 500 for an 11-month residential agreement, but the rate and slabs change by state and year.

Because figures vary, confirm the current rate on your state portal and treat any amount here as approximate. A practical tip: do not under-stamp to save a few hundred rupees. An agreement on insufficient stamp paper can be treated as improperly stamped, which weakens it as evidence and can mean paying the shortfall plus a penalty later. The e-stamp certificate also carries a unique certificate number you can verify online, so keep it with the agreement rather than discarding it after printing.

In the Hindi belt the e-stamp has largely replaced the old physical "Rs 100 ka stamp paper" bought from a vendor. You pay the duty, receive an e-stamp certificate with your name and the transaction details printed on it, and the agreement is printed on or attached to that certificate. This is harder to forge and easy to validate, which is why most states now insist on it for rent agreements.

11 months vs registration: why the term matters

The 11-month term is not a loophole — it follows the law. Under the Registration Act, 1908 (Section 17(1)(d)), a lease from year to year or for a term exceeding one year must be registered, and the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (Section 107) says the same. Section 18 treats agreements under one year as optional to register, which is why landlords across India keep the term to 11 months. Some sources state the cut-off as 12 months; if your term is close to a year, confirm the exact rule in your state before signing. For a longer tenancy, use our lease agreement format for India, which must be registered. A regional version is also available as a rental agreement format in Tamil.

This article is general information in Hindi and English, not legal advice. Stamp duty and registration rules differ by state and change over time — see the definition and background of stamp duty and confirm current rates with your state registration department.

This article is general information, not financial, tax or legal advice. Figures are approximate and change over time — always verify with a qualified professional or the official source before making a decision.

Written and reviewed by the Rent Agreement Generator editorial team. Facts checked against primary sources; see the reference above.

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