Rent agreement in Maharashtra

In Maharashtra, residential lettings are documented as a Leave & License Agreement under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 — not a 'rent agreement'. Registration is mandatory for every agreement, whatever its length.

Document type: Leave & License AgreementRegistration is mandatory — for any duratione-Registration available via the IGR Maharashtra portal

Legal essentials in Maharashtra

Document type

Leave & License Agreement

Governing law

Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999

Stamp duty

As per Maharashtra Stamp Act: Stamp duty = 0.25% of total rent + deposit for the license period. Minimum ₹100. Registration is mandatory under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.

Registration

Mandatory (must be registered within 2 months)

Stamp duty and registration rules can change — confirm the current figure on your state's official stamp/registration portal before you pay. See the full India rent guide for the Model Tenancy Act rules that apply across states.

Maharashtra rent agreement — FAQs

Why is it called a Leave & License Agreement in Maharashtra?

A licence grants permission to use the premises without creating a tenancy interest, keeping the arrangement clearly time-bound. Using the right document type matters — the wrong terminology is a common reason agreements get questioned in Mumbai and Pune.

Is registration mandatory in Maharashtra?

Yes. Under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, every Leave & License agreement must be registered regardless of duration, ideally within two months. This is different from most states, where short agreements can skip registration.

What stamp duty will I pay in Maharashtra?

Stamp duty is typically about 0.25% of total rent + deposit for a term up to one year, with the rate stepping up for longer terms. Confirm the exact figure on the official IGR Maharashtra Leave & License calculator before you pay.

Cities in Maharashtra
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Sources

General information, not legal advice. Stamp duty and registration rules can change — verify with your state's Sub-Registrar or official portal.