Telugu Bilingual Residential Lease Agreement Format

RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT (గృహ అద్దె ఒప్పంద పత్రం)

Document Control & Metadata

• Effective Date: [Effective Date]
• Document Version: 1.0-TELUGU-ENGLISH
• Jurisdiction / Scope: Republic of India | State of Telangana / Andhra Pradesh
• Governing Statute: The Transfer of Property Act, 1882 & State Specific Rent Control Acts

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Official Notice & Disclaimer

LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This bilingual (Telugu/English) Residential Lease Agreement is drafted as a template for informational and operational use. It does not constitute formal legal advice. Both Lessor ([Lessor Name]) and Lessee ([Lessee Name]) acknowledge that local municipal laws, registration acts, and stamp duty requirements vary. Parties are advised to consult a qualified local advocate or legal counsel and execute this document on appropriate non-judicial stamp paper registered at the local Sub-Registrar Office where applicable.

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Parties & Definitions

This Residential Lease Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into and made effective as of [Date], by and between:

1. Lessor (యజమాని): [Full Legal Name of Lessor], residing at [Lessor Permanent Address], hereinafter referred to as the LESSOR (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include his/her heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns) of the FIRST PART.
2. Lessee (అద్దెదారు): [Full Legal Name of Lessee], residing at [Lessee Permanent Address], hereinafter referred to as the LESSEE (which expression shall unless repugnant to the context include his/her heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns) of the SECOND PART.

Schedule of Property (షెడ్యూల్ ఆస్తి): All that residential property bearing Municipal Door No. [Door Number], situated at [Street Name, Locality, Landmark], City/Town: [City/Town], District: [District], Pin Code: [Pin Code], consisting of [Number of Bedrooms] Bedrooms, [Number of Bathrooms] Bathrooms, Hall, and Kitchen, hereinafter referred to as the "Schedule Premises".

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Operative Clauses & Terms

1. Term of Lease (లీజు కాలపరిమితి)

1.1 The Lessor hereby demises unto the Lessee, and the Lessee takes on lease the Schedule Premises for a period of [Number of Months] months, commencing from [Lease Start Date] and expiring on [Lease End Date]. 1.2 Upon the expiration of this term, this Agreement shall automatically terminate unless renewed by mutual written consent of both parties executed at least 30 days prior to expiration.

2. Rent & Payment Terms (అద్దె మరియు చెల్లింపు నిబంధనలు)

2.1 The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor a monthly rent of ₹[Monthly Rent Amount]/- (Rupees [Rent Amount in Words] only). 2.2 The rent shall be paid on or before the [Due Date, e.g., 5th] day of every English calendar month strictly through bank transfer, UPI, or A/c Payee Cheque to Lessor's designated bank account:

• Bank Name: [Bank Name]
• Account Number: [Account Number]
• IFSC Code: [IFSC Code] 2.3 Delay in rent payment beyond the due date shall attract a late fee penalty of ₹[Late Fee Amount]/- per day of default.

3. Interest-Free Security Deposit (సెక్యూరిటీ డిపాజిట్)

3.1 The Lessee has paid to the Lessor an interest-free refundable security deposit of ₹[Security Deposit Amount]/- (Rupees [Deposit Amount in Words] only) via [Payment Mode, e.g., Cheque/NEFT] bearing reference number [Ref Number], dated [Date]. 3.2 The Lessor shall refund the security deposit to the Lessee upon the termination of this Agreement and peaceful handover of vacant possession of the Schedule Premises, subject to deduction of unpaid utility bills, statutory dues, and documented repair costs for damages beyond normal wear and tear.

4. Utilities and Maintenance (యూటిలిటీలు మరియు నిర్వహణ)

4.1 The Lessee shall bear and pay all actual consumption charges for electricity and water based on respective meter readings directly to the service providers. 4.2 Electricity Consumer/Meter Number: [Electricity Meter Number] 4.3 Monthly society maintenance charges (if applicable) amounting to ₹[Maintenance Amount]/- shall be borne by the [Lessor / Lessee].

5. Permitted Use (ఆస్తి వినియోగం)

5.1 The Schedule Premises shall be used exclusively for residential purposes by the Lessee and immediate family members ([List Occupants Names]). 5.2 The Lessee shall not sub-let, assign, or part with possession of the Schedule Premises or any part thereof to any third party under any circumstances.

6. Maintenance, Alterations, and Repairs (నిర్వहణ మరియు మార్పులు)

6.1 Minor day-to-day repairs costing up to ₹[Minor Repair Threshold]/- per instance shall be borne by the Lessee. Major structural repairs shall be the responsibility of the Lessor. 6.2 The Lessee shall not make any structural alterations, additions, or modifications to the Schedule Premises without obtaining prior written consent from the Lessor.

7. Inspection and Access (తనిఖీ మరియు ప్రవేశం)

7.1 The Lessor or Lessor's authorized agent reserves the right to enter and inspect the Schedule Premises by giving prior notice of at least 24 hours to the Lessee, at reasonable daylight hours.

8. Termination and Notice Period (రద్దు మరియు నోటీసు గడువు)

8.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement prior to the expiration of the term by giving [Notice Period, e.g., 2]} months’ prior written notice or rent in lieu thereof. 8.2 Breach of any material term of this Agreement by the Lessee shall entitle the Lessor to terminate this Agreement immediately and initiate eviction proceedings under applicable state laws.

9. Indemnity and Governing Law (నష్టపరిహారం మరియు వర్తించే చట్టం)

9.1 The Lessee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor against any claims, losses, damages, or liabilities arising from the Lessee’s negligence or unlawful use of the Schedule Premises. 9.2 This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of India, and the courts having jurisdiction over [City/District] shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

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Signatures & Acknowledgment Block

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Residential Lease Agreement voluntarily and with full understanding of its terms on the day, month, and year first written above.

LESSOR (యజమాని):

• Signature: ___________________________________
• Printed Name: [Full Legal Name of Lessor]
• Date: [Date]

LESSEE (అద్దెదారు):

• Signature: ___________________________________
• Printed Name: [Full Legal Name of Lessee]
• Date: [Date]

WITNESS 1 (సాక్షి 1):

• Signature: ___________________________________
• Name: [Witness 1 Name]
• Address: [Witness 1 Address]

WITNESS 2 (సాక్షి 2):

• Signature: ___________________________________
• Name: [Witness 2 Name]
• Address: [Witness 2 Address]

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Step-by-Step Execution Guide

1. Stamp Paper Procurement: Purchase Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of the required denomination (as mandated by local stamp act, typically ₹100 or ₹200) in the State where the property is located.
2. Data Population: Replace all bracketed placeholder fields [...] with accurate, verified legal names, exact property identifiers, and financial figures.
3. Execution & Witnessing: Print the finalized text onto the stamp paper (or attach securely as continuation sheets), and ensure both Lessor and Lessee sign all pages in the presence of two independent adult witnesses.
4. Notarization & Registration: For leases exceeding 11 months, mandatory registration at the local Sub-Registrar Office is required under the Registration Act, 1908. For 11-month leases, notarization by a licensed Notary Public is strongly recommended for evidentiary validity.