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Is it legal to rent a property without a rent agreement


25-May-2023 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
Is it legal to rent a house or a part of it to students without a rent agreement? If not, what action should be taken against a house owner to ensure they enter the regulated environment? I am a UPSC aspirant and I see several such houses rented informally. I personally believe this is against the interest of both tenant and owner and a little nudge from vigilant citizens can help the situation. Suggest please
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Answer #1
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A property may be rented out on an oral agreement if it is a month to month tenancy or for a period lesser than 1 year. Only in case it is for a period of 1 year or more is it necessary for a rent agreement to be registered. In other words it will have to be a written agreement so that it can be registered
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Answer #2
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hi , you can rent your house on verbal agreement but for limited period i.e. 11 months maximum . but it is advisable that you execute a rent agreement for the safety of both the parties . we can provide you draft of rent agreement on your demand by email . on nominal charges. thnx
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