Leave and Licence Agreement in Maharashtra

Author : Law At Ease | Published On : 04 Nov 2026

A leave and licence agreement lets someone occupy a property for a fee without transferring any interest in it, which is why Maharashtra landlords prefer it to a lease. In Maharashtra, every leave and licence agreement must be registered under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, whatever its term. Stamp duty is 0.25% of total licence fee, non-refundable deposit and a notional 10% yearly interest on the refundable deposit, plus a ₹1,000 registration fee in municipal areas. Read more