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Typically, rent agreements are executed for a tenure of 11 months.

However, you can enter into an agreement for a longer period as well. .

Also, clarify about the lock-in period, during which neither the tenant nor the landlord can terminate the agreement, and ensure it’s mentioned in the agreement as well.
Lock-in clause says that tenant cannot leave rented property before specified period.

In case tenant decide to leave the rented property before lock in period he/she needs to pay the rented amount for the lock-in period as specified in rent agreement.

The lock-in period is the minimum tenure of the lease.

This means that both the landlord and the tenant have locked to the rental agreement for this period. Neither can serve a notice to vacate during this period. If still served so, by the tenant, the tenant has to pay the rent till the end of period

The lock-in period is the minimum tenure of the lease. This means that both the landlord and the tenant have locked to the rental agreement for this period. Neither can serve a notice to vacate during this period. If still served so, by the tenant, the tenant has to pay the rent till the end of period.

Reference: THE MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999

An Act to unify, consolidate and amend the law relating to the control of rent and repairs
of certain premises and of eviction and for encouraging the construction of new houses
by assuring a fair return on the investment by landlords and to provide for the matters
connected with the purposes aforesaid.

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