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Agreements & contracts
A written agreement turns a verbal understanding into something both sides can rely on. It should name the parties, describe the deal, fix money and dates, and say what happens if it ends or goes wrong.
How to write agreements & contracts
- Write the names and addresses of both parties exactly as on their identity documents.
- Fill in the money, dates and duration, and read every clause - delete what does not apply.
- Both parties sign every page or the last page; add two witnesses if you want extra proof.
- Where your local law requires stamp duty, registration or a notary for this kind of agreement, do that - a template cannot replace it.
When to use one
- Rent, sale and loan between individuals
- Freelance and consulting work
- Partnerships and shared housing
All agreements & contracts
- Bill of Sale (Personal Property)A bill of sale proves the change of ownership and the price, and is usually needed to register or insure a vehicle or to show the origin of an expensive item.
- Commercial Rent Agreement (India) - Shop / OfficeA commercial tenancy needs more than a house tenancy: a lock-in, the GST position, the permitted use and who bears maintenance. Agreements longer than 11 months generally
- Consulting AgreementConsulting disputes are almost always about scope and about who owns the output. A short statement of work in the scope clause and a fixed rate or estimate keeps both cle
- Freelance / Independent Contractor Agreement (India)Indian freelancers and their clients commonly run into three issues: late payment, scope creep and who owns the final work. This agreement settles all three in writing an
- Independent Contractor AgreementThe distinction between a contractor and an employee decides taxes, insurance and liability. The agreement should describe real independence: own tools, own hours, abilit
- Mutual Lease Termination AgreementEnding a lease early without a written agreement leaves the tenant exposed to rent for the unexpired term. A signed termination fixes the end date and the deposit settlem
- Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation AgreementNon-compete clauses are banned or tightly limited in many places (for example in California and, for most employees, under Indian law) and are enforceable elsewhere only
- Partnership Deed Format (India) - Two PartnersA written deed is not compulsory for a partnership in India, but without one the default rules of the Partnership Act apply, which rarely match what the partners intended
- Paying Guest (PG) Accommodation AgreementMost PG disputes are about the deposit, the notice period and visitors. Putting these three in writing before move-in prevents nearly all of them.
- Payment Plan Agreement (Instalments)A written plan lets a debtor who cannot pay in full keep the relationship, and gives the creditor a signed admission of the debt that is much easier to enforce than a ver
- Personal Loan Agreement and Promissory Note (India)Lending to family or friends without a paper creates the worst misunderstandings. A signed agreement with a repayment schedule is also the evidence you need to recover th
- Promissory Note TemplateA promissory note is the simplest evidence of a loan. It names the lender and borrower, the amount, the repayment date and the interest, and is signed by the borrower.
- Roommate AgreementRoommate disagreements are mostly about money, chores and guests. Writing these three down on day one prevents most arguments.
- Sublease AgreementMost leases forbid subletting without written permission. A sublease works only with the landlord's signed consent, and the original tenant remains responsible for the re
- Vehicle Sale Agreement (India) - Two-Wheeler / CarMany used-vehicle disputes begin with a traffic challan or accident after the sale but before the RC is transferred. A signed agreement with the delivery date and the For
FAQ
Does an agreement need to be on stamp paper or notarised?
It depends on the country and the type of agreement. Property, long leases and some loans need stamp duty, registration or a notary. Even where not required, signing in front of witnesses adds proof.
Can I change the clauses?
Yes. Delete what does not apply and add what you agreed. Both parties should initial every change before signing.
What if the other party does not sign?
Then there is no agreement. Get both signatures and keep a copy each.
These templates are drafting aids, not legal advice - check the formalities that apply to you.