My tenant and I had a verbal agreement for a house I rented out in December 2015. Now, they’re asking for a formal agreement on stamp paper. I’d like to draft a new agreement on an e-stamp paper, dated today, but with the original start date of December 2015. Is this legally sound in India?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My tenant and I had a verbal agreement for a house I rented out in December 2015. Now, they’re asking for a formal agreement on stamp paper. I’d like to draft a new agreement on an e-stamp paper, dated today, but with the original start date of December 2015. Is this legally sound in India?
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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

My tenant and I had a verbal agreement for a house I rented out in December 2015. Now, they’re asking for a formal agreement on stamp paper. I’d like to draft a new agreement on an e-stamp paper, dated today, but with the original start date of December 2015. Is this legally sound in India?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

Under Indian law, you can’t backdate a formal agreement to reflect a prior verbal agreement. A new agreement dated today would be legally sound, but it would reflect the current terms and conditions, not the original agreement. It’s advisable to consult a lawyer to ensure your legal rights are protected.

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