Rent ₹12,000 a month on an 11-month agreement: duty about 1% of average annual rent — ₹1,32,000 × 1% ≈ ₹1,320.
Typical monthly rents
City
1 BHK
2 BHK
Ludhiana
₹7,000 – ₹14,000
₹10,000 – ₹22,000
Mohali
₹10,000 – ₹18,000
₹14,000 – ₹28,000
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
Punjab Police requires tenant verification in many districts — submit it through the local station or the Punjab Police portal.
Use IGR Punjab to check stamp duty and book a slot for leases above 11 months.
More Punjab renting questions
Which law covers renting in Punjab?
The East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, which governs eviction and fair rent in urban areas of Punjab.
Is tenant police verification needed in Punjab?
Yes, in many districts, under orders issued by the district magistrate or police commissioner. Landlords who skip it can face action.
How much stamp duty on a Punjab rent agreement?
About 1% of average annual rent (minimum ₹100) — check the current schedule on igrpunjab.gov.in.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.
Punjab questions
Punjab me stamp duty kitni lagti hai? / What is stamp duty in Punjab?
~1% of average annual rent (min ₹100). Use the calculator with your rent and deposit for an estimate — then verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
Punjab me registration compulsory hai? / Is registration compulsory in Punjab?
No (11-month); yes above 11 months
Punjab me deposit kitna normal hai? / What deposit is normal in Punjab?
2–3 months. Get refund conditions and timeline in writing — 'will adjust later' is how deposits die.
Also useful
Rent agreement register karna zaroori hai? / Is registration compulsory?
Above 11 months: YES, PAN-India (Registration Act). 11-month: optional in most states (notarized works, registered is stronger) — EXCEPT Maharashtra, where registration is compulsory at ANY term. Rajasthan needs Rent Authority registration instead.
To stay under the 12-month compulsory-registration threshold in most states — saving registration cost and office visits. In Maharashtra this logic fails: registration is still mandatory.
Maharashtra me stamp duty kaise nikalti hai? / How is Maharashtra stamp duty calculated?
Article 36A: 0.25% of (total rent for the term + non-refundable deposit + 10% p.a. interest on refundable deposit) + ₹1,000 urban / ₹500 rural registration (+ e-filing/service charges). Example: ₹15,000 × 11 mo + ₹50,000 deposit ≈ ₹1,700 all-in urban (duty ≈₹400 + registration + charges).
Stamp duty kaun bharta hai? / Who pays stamp duty?
In absence of contrary agreement, the LESSEE (tenant) pays (Sec 29(c) Indian Stamp Act) — but most agreements split or assign it explicitly. Whatever it says in writing wins, so read that clause.
Notary vs registered agreement? / Notarized or registered — which is better?
Registered always wins in court. Notarized 11-month agreements are the common compromise (cheap, fast). For multi-year stays or high deposits, pay for registration.
E-stamp paper kya hai? / What is e-stamp paper?
Electronic stamp duty payment (SHCIL / state portals like Kaveri, IGR) replacing physical stamp paper in most states. Keep the e-stamp certificate with the agreement — it IS the duty proof.