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10 Common Rental Agreement Mistakes Every Tamil Nadu House Owner Should Avoid

Planning to rent out or move into a property in Chennai? Under the Tamil Nadu Rent Act 2017, every rental agreement must be registered with the Rent Authority within 90 days—regardless of the tenure. This guide covers the entire online registration process via the TN Tenancy Portal, from drafting clauses and calculating stamp duty (1% of annual rent) to completing Aadhaar-based biometric verification. Avoid delays, legal complications, and procedural errors with this comprehensive walkthrough for landlords, tenants, and even NRIs.