SAMPLE TEMPLATE ONLY
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This is a general-purpose SKELETON structure for a rental / lease
agreement. It is NOT a legally binding document as-is, is not tailored
to any specific transaction, and must NOT be used as-is. Consult a
qualified advocate or licensed document writer to review, customize,
and register this document (as applicable under Tamil Nadu law) before
signing. Chengalpattu Properties accepts no liability for use of this
template.

(A Tamil-language version of this template is coming soon. To avoid
providing inaccurate legal terminology, we are not publishing a
machine-generated Tamil draft at this time.)
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RENTAL / LEASE AGREEMENT
(Skeleton Structure — Fill in and customize every bracketed field)

1. DATE AND PLACE OF AGREEMENT
   This Rental/Lease Agreement is made on this ___ day of ______, 20__,
   at [City/Town, Tamil Nadu].

2. PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
   a) LESSOR / OWNER: [Full Name], S/o or D/o [Father's/Husband's Name],
      residing at [Full Address], holder of ID proof [Type & Number],
      (hereinafter referred to as the "Lessor/Owner").
   b) LESSEE / TENANT: [Full Name], S/o or D/o [Father's/Husband's Name],
      residing at [Full Address], holder of ID proof [Type & Number],
      (hereinafter referred to as the "Lessee/Tenant").

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
   The Lessor agrees to let out the property described below
   (the "Scheduled Property") to the Lessee:
   - Door / Flat No.: [____]
   - Building / Layout Name: [____]
   - Street / Road: [____]
   - Village / Town, Taluk, District: [____]
   - Survey No. / Property ID (if applicable): [____]
   - Extent / Built-up Area: [____ sq.ft.]
   - Furnishing status: [Unfurnished / Semi-furnished / Fully furnished
     — list fixtures/appliances included, if any]

4. TERM / DURATION OF LEASE
   This agreement shall be for a period of [__] months/years, commencing
   from [Start Date] and ending on [End Date], renewable thereafter on
   terms mutually agreed in writing between both parties.

5. RENT
   - Monthly rent: Rs. [____] (Rupees ____________ only), payable in
     advance on or before the [__]th day of every month.
   - Mode of payment: [Bank transfer / Cheque / UPI / Cash].
   - Rent escalation (if any): [e.g., __% increase per year / on renewal].

6. SECURITY DEPOSIT
   - Amount: Rs. [____] (Rupees ____________ only), paid by the Lessee
     to the Lessor prior to handover of possession.
   - Refund terms: The deposit (or balance after lawful deductions for
     damages/dues) shall be refunded within [__] days of the Lessee
     vacating the premises and handing over vacant possession.

7. MAINTENANCE AND UTILITY RESPONSIBILITIES
   - Electricity, water, and other utility charges: to be borne by
     [Lessor / Lessee], based on actual meter readings.
   - Routine maintenance / minor repairs: [party responsible].
   - Major structural repairs: [party responsible, typically Lessor].
   - Property tax, association / maintenance charges (if applicable):
     [party responsible].

8. USE OF PREMISES
   The Lessee shall use the premises only for [residential / commercial]
   purposes and shall not sub-let, assign, or part with possession of
   the premises, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of
   the Lessor.

9. TERMINATION AND NOTICE PERIOD
   - Either party may terminate this agreement by giving [__] days/
     months' prior written notice to the other party.
   - Grounds for immediate termination (e.g., non-payment of rent beyond
     [__] days, illegal use of premises, causing damage/nuisance) should
     be specified here.
   - The Lessee shall hand over vacant, peaceful possession of the
     premises in the same condition as received (normal wear and tear
     excepted) upon termination/expiry.

10. INDEMNITY AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
    Both parties agree to indemnify each other against losses arising
    from breach of this agreement. Any disputes shall first be attempted
    to be resolved amicably, failing which they shall be subject to the
    jurisdiction of the courts at [City/District], Tamil Nadu.

11. REGISTRATION
    Note: Under Tamil Nadu law, lease agreements for a term exceeding
    11 months generally require compulsory registration with the
    Sub-Registrar. Confirm current registration/stamp duty requirements
    with your advocate before finalizing the term and stamp value.

12. SIGNATURES
    LESSOR / OWNER                         LESSEE / TENANT
    Signature: ____________________        Signature: ____________________
    Name: ____________________             Name: ____________________
    Date: ____________________             Date: ____________________

    WITNESSES
    1. Name: ____________________  Signature: ____________________
       Address: ____________________________________________

    2. Name: ____________________  Signature: ____________________
       Address: ____________________________________________

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REMINDER: This is a skeleton only. Stamp duty, registration
requirements, notice periods, and clause wording must be verified and
customized for your specific situation by a qualified legal
professional before use.
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