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Rent agreement format / Maharashtra

Rent agreement format in Maharashtra

Stamp duty, registration rules and a free sample leave and licence agreement for Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Nagpur and the rest of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra rules at a glance

Document name
Leave and Licence Agreement
Stamp duty
0.25% of (total rent for the term + advance/non-refundable amount + 10% of the refundable deposit for each year of the term).
Registration
Compulsory for every leave and licence agreement, whatever the duration. It can be done online through IGR Maharashtra e-registration with Aadhaar-based verification.
Good to know
  • Leave and licence gives the occupant a licence to use the property, not a tenancy interest in it.
  • Unregistered leave and licence agreements are not valid evidence and can lead to penalties.
Official portals
IGR Maharashtra SHCIL e-stamping

Stamp duty calculator for Maharashtra

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Property location

Maharashtra · Leave and Licence Agreement

Estimated government charges

₹1,710

Stamp duty
₹710
Registration fee
₹1,000

₹1,000 in municipal (urban) areas. Registration is compulsory.

How we calculated this

0.25% × (₹25,000 × 11 months + ₹0 advance + 10% × ₹1,00,000 deposit × 0.92 years)

  • The registration office may also charge a small document handling fee.
  • If you register online, the fee for the Aadhaar verification visit is extra.
IGR Maharashtra SHCIL e-stamping

Please note: Rules last reviewed on 20 October 2026 from published sources. Stamp duty and registration rules change, so confirm on the official portal before paying. This page is general information, not legal advice.

What your agreement must include

  • Full names, addresses and ID details of both parties
  • Complete address and description of the property (flat number, floor, furnishing)
  • Monthly rent, due date and payment method
  • Security deposit amount and when and how it will be refunded
  • Agreement start date and term, and how it can be renewed
  • Rent increase on renewal (for example 5% per year)
  • Notice period for either side to end the agreement (commonly 1 month)
  • Who pays maintenance, electricity, water and repairs
  • Rules on use: residential only, pets, subletting, guests
  • List of fittings and appliances handed over (annexure)

Sample leave and licence agreement format (Maharashtra)

A basic residential format to show the usual structure. Replace everything in [brackets]. Have it reviewed before signing, especially for longer terms or unusual terms.

LEAVE AND LICENCE AGREEMENT

This Leave and Licence Agreement is made at [City], Maharashtra on [Date] between:

[Owner's full name], aged [ ], residing at [address] (hereinafter called the "Licensor") of the ONE PART,

AND

[Occupant's full name], aged [ ], permanently residing at [address] (hereinafter called the "Licensee") of the OTHER PART.

WHEREAS the Licensor is the lawful owner of the premises at [full property address] ("the Premises"), and the Licensee has requested to use the Premises for residential purposes.

NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSES AS FOLLOWS:

1. TERM: The agreement is for [11] months, from [start date] to [end date].
2. RENT: The Licensee shall pay ₹[amount] per month on or before the [5th] of each month by [UPI / bank transfer].
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Licensee has paid an interest-free refundable deposit of ₹[amount], to be refunded at the end of the term after deducting unpaid dues and the cost of damage beyond normal wear and tear.
4. MAINTENANCE & UTILITIES: Electricity and water charges shall be paid by the Licensee as per actual bills. Society maintenance shall be paid by the [Licensor / Licensee].
5. USE: The Premises shall be used only for residential purposes and shall not be sublet.
6. REPAIRS: Minor day-to-day repairs shall be done by the Licensee; structural and major repairs by the Licensor.
7. NOTICE: Either party may end this agreement by giving [one] month's written notice.
8. RENEWAL: The agreement may be renewed by mutual consent, with a rent increase of [5]%.
9. INSPECTION: The Licensor may inspect the Premises at a reasonable time with prior notice.
10. HANDOVER: At the end of the term, the Licensee shall hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the Premises.

ANNEXURE: List of fittings and fixtures: [fans, lights, geyser, wardrobe, …]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this agreement on the date first mentioned above.

Licensor: ____________________        Licensee: ____________________

Witness 1: ____________________       Witness 2: ____________________

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