How the lock-in payment is worked out
Most Indian commercial leases say that a tenant who leaves during the lock-in period must pay the rent for the unexpired part of it. This calculator counts the time from the day after your last paid day to the end of the lock-in, month by month — a part month is counted by days.
Example: rent ₹2,00,000, lock-in ends 31 March 2027, you pay until 30 September 2026 → 6 months left → ₹12,00,000. The security deposit is often adjusted against this.
Ways to reduce it
- Negotiate an exit option — for example, notice plus a fixed number of months' rent instead of the full balance.
- Ask whether the landlord will release you early if you find a replacement tenant.
- Check whether notice can be served during the lock-in so that it ends exactly when the lock-in does.
Read more in our guide: What is a lock-in period in a commercial lease?
General information, not legal advice — the wording of your lease decides what is payable.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I leave during the lock-in period?
Usually you pay the rent for the remaining lock-in months, and sometimes CAM and other charges too. The security deposit may be adjusted against the amount. The exact terms are in your lease's lock-in or termination clause.
Can the security deposit be adjusted against the lock-in payment?
Often yes, if the lease allows it or the landlord agrees. The calculator shows what remains payable — or refundable — after adjusting the deposit.
Is GST payable on the lock-in amount?
The tax treatment of a lock-in payment can differ from regular rent. Check it with your chartered accountant.
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