Leave and licence agreement for Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, homes are usually let on “leave and licence” rather than a lease: the owner (licensor) lets the licensee use the premises without creating a tenancy. Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 requires every such agreement to be in writing and registered, whatever the period.
Fill the form, download the draft, and complete e-registration on the IGR Maharashtra website or at the sub-registrar office.
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This is a general format to save you time, not legal advice. Read every clause, change what does not fit your situation, and for a dispute or a large amount, consult a lawyer.
What is a leave and licence agreement?
A leave and licence agreement in the format used in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and Pune, with the licence period, a clear no-tenancy clause, monthly licence fee, refundable deposit, lock-in, notice, conduct, repairs, police intimation, handing over under section 24, registration costs, a schedule of the premises and a schedule of fittings.
When do you need a leave and licence agreement?
- Letting or taking a flat or room anywhere in Maharashtra.
- Renewing a licence in Mumbai or Pune at a new fee.
- Preparing the text for IGR Maharashtra online e-registration.
- Comparing a broker’s draft against a clean standard format.
Documents needed for a leave and licence agreement
- Identity proof and Aadhaar of the licensor, licensee and both witnesses (Aadhaar e-KYC is used in e-registration).
- Ownership proof such as the index II, sale agreement or society share certificate.
- Society NOC where the society requires it.
- Payment for stamp duty and registration fees as calculated on the IGR Maharashtra website.
How to make a leave and licence agreement: stamp paper, signing, submitting
- Fill the form and check the preview; download the Word file if you want to edit clauses.
- Calculate stamp duty and registration fee on the IGR Maharashtra website and pay online.
- Complete e-registration: the text is entered online and both parties and witnesses authenticate with Aadhaar, or visit the sub-registrar office.
- Download the registered agreement and keep copies with both parties.
- Give the police intimation for the licensee, which many police commissionerates accept online.
Common mistakes
- Signing an unregistered leave and licence agreement. In Maharashtra registration is required for every term, not only above 12 months.
- Calling it a tenancy or rent agreement, which weakens the no-tenancy position.
- Paying the deposit in cash without a receipt.
- Skipping police intimation for the licensee.
Questions people ask
Is registration compulsory for an 11-month leave and licence in Maharashtra?
Yes. Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 requires every leave and licence agreement to be in writing and registered. Online e-registration on IGR Maharashtra makes it possible without visiting the office in many cases.
What is the difference between leave and licence and a rent agreement?
A licence lets someone use the premises without creating a tenancy, so the licensee gets no tenancy rights and the owner can recover possession faster under section 24. A lease or tenancy creates an interest in the property.
How much is the stamp duty?
It is calculated on the licence fee, the deposit and the period, and the rates change. Use the calculator on the IGR Maharashtra website before you pay.
Is my data safe?
Yes. Everything is made inside your browser and nothing you type is uploaded. The draft stays on this device until you clear it.
Sources and last check
- Rent agreements: when registration is compulsory, and stamp duty (verified 30 Oct 2026)
A lease from year to year, or for more than one year, must be registered. That is why most residential agreements run for 11 months. In Maharashtra every leave and licence agreement must be registered whatever its term (online e-registration is available). Stamp duty and registration fees are set by each state and change often: check your state’s registration or e-stamp website before you buy stamp paper. Some states also have a Model Tenancy Act based law that requires the agreement to be reported to a Rent Authority.
India Code: Registration Act 1908, section 17(1)(d) · Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999, section 55 (IGR Maharashtra e-registration of leave and licence) · SHCIL e-stamping (states that use it)
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