A written tenancy agreement is mandatory, and the landlord must inform the Rent Authority within two months.
Security deposit is capped at two months' rent for residential premises (six months for non-residential).
Registration / e-stamp portal
IGRS Uttar Pradesh — stamp and registration — igrsup.gov.in
Worked stamp-duty example
Rent ₹12,000 a month on an 11-month agreement in Lucknow: annual rent ₹1,44,000 falls in the low slab, so duty is around ₹500 under the post-November-2025 schedule (verify on IGRS UP).
Typical monthly rents
City
1 BHK
2 BHK
Lucknow
₹7,000 – ₹15,000
₹12,000 – ₹25,000
Noida / Greater Noida
₹10,000 – ₹20,000
₹15,000 – ₹35,000
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
Under the 2021 Act, a deposit above two months' rent for a house is not allowed.
Landlords must inform the Rent Authority — ask your landlord for the acknowledgement.
More Uttar Pradesh renting questions
Is a written rent agreement mandatory in UP?
Yes, under the 2021 Act, and the landlord must inform the Rent Authority within two months.
How much deposit can be taken in UP?
Up to two months' rent for residential and six months for non-residential premises.
Where do I check UP stamp duty?
On igrsup.gov.in, the UP stamp and registration portal, which lists the current rent agreement slabs and lets you calculate duty before buying e-stamp paper.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.
Uttar Pradesh questions
Uttar Pradesh me stamp duty kitni lagti hai? / What is stamp duty in Uttar Pradesh?
~₹500 flat (≤1 yr, annual rent ≤₹2L — post-Nov-2025 slabs; verify on IGRS UP). Use the calculator with your rent and deposit for an estimate — then verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
Uttar Pradesh me registration compulsory hai? / Is registration compulsory in Uttar Pradesh?
No (11-month); yes above 11 months
Uttar Pradesh me deposit kitna normal hai? / What deposit is normal in Uttar Pradesh?
2 months (norm). 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.