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UP Cuts Rent Agreement Charges: What Tenants & Landlords Need to Know
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What Happened?
Uttar Pradesh has revised stamp duty and registration charges for rent agreements to encourage formal documentation. The new rates apply to leases of up to 10 years.
Key points
- The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved revised rates on September 15, 2026.
- Stamp duty for annual rent up to Rs 2 lakh is Rs 1,000 for one year, Rs 2,000 for one to five years, and Rs 4,000 for five to ten years.
- For annual rent above Rs 2 lakh and up to Rs 6 lakh, the rates are Rs 3,000, Rs 6,000, and Rs 8,000 respectively.
- For annual rent above Rs 6 lakh and up to Rs 10 lakh, the rates are Rs 4,500, Rs 10,000, and Rs 13,000 respectively.
- The revised structure aims to encourage registration and support the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021.
Key insights
- Encouraging formal agreements could reduce disputes over rental terms.
- Lower costs may lead to increased compliance with tenancy regulations.
- The changes could improve the rental market's transparency.
Why it matters
The reduction in charges may encourage more landlords and tenants to formalize their rental agreements.
Source
Business Standard
