Rent agreement in Surat

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Surat — Gujarat's second-largest city and a major textile and diamond hub — draws a large migrant workforce that rents. Lettings are documented as a standard rent agreement; e-stamping and registration are handled through Gujarat's GARVI portal, and 11-month terms are common to keep registration optional.

Surat's rental market

45,91,246

Population — Surat urban agglomeration (Census 2011)

24%

of urban households in Gujarat live in rented homes (Census 2011)

The rental share is the Census 2011 figure for Gujarat's urban areas, applied here as the closest official benchmark for Surat.

Legal essentials for Surat

Governing law

Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947 (as applicable to Gujarat)

Stamp duty

Stamp duty in Gujarat varies by area. Generally 1% of annual rent. E-stamping available at authorized centers.

Registration

Mandatory if duration > 11 months (11-month terms are common to avoid this)

Read the full Gujarat rent agreement guide, or see the India rent guide for the Model Tenancy Act rules that apply across states.

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