Rental agreement and penalty charges vadility

Dear Client,

Since the owners and the second tenant haven't signed, the contract might not be considered fully executed, thus weakening the enforceability of any clauses, including the 35k termination charges. Furthermore, as of July 1, 2025, all new rental agreements in India are legally mandated to be e-stamped, with non-compliance potentially resulting in a Rs. 5,000 fine and the agreement being deemed invalid in legal disputes; if your agreement hasn't adhered to this new requirement, it further diminishes its legal standing against you.

While the landlord claims expenses for painting and broker fees, the enforceability of these costs being recovered from you via a penalty depends on whether a fully binding and properly stamped contract exists. Your best course of action is to immediately send a formal written communication asserting the agreement's incomplete execution and lack of proper e-stamping, demanding the full refund of your 1.5L security deposit, and crucially, seek prompt legal counsel from a property lawyer to navigate this complex situation effectively.

Dear Sir,

Agreement is not legally binding yet:

A rental agreement becomes valid only when all parties sign it. If only you have signed, it is not a legally enforceable contract yet.

Since the landlord and co-tenant have not signed, the agreement has no legal sanctity, so termination clauses or penalty clauses (₹35,000) are not enforceable against you.

Ask for immediate refund since agreement is void.

Mention you’ll take legal action (consumer forum or civil court) if not refunded.