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Do I need to register a sub-lease agreement?

Agreements for 11 months or less are typically not required to be registered in most Indian states — only stamped. Agreements above 11 months (or 1 year in some states) must be registered at the local sub-registrar office. Registration provides legal enforceability in court.

For NRI sub-lease agreements where the host manages the property for Airbnb, we recommend using an 11-month agreement with an auto-renewal clause to avoid mandatory registration while keeping the arrangement legally sound.