Maharashtra-specific rental document (Licensor/Licensee) — legally distinct from a standard Rent Agreement and mandatorily registrable for any duration.
A Leave and License Agreement is the document actually used for renting residential or commercial property in Maharashtra — legally distinct from a standard Rent Agreement. It grants the occupant (the "Licensee") a personal, revocable permission to use the property, without transferring any tenancy interest to them, which is why it's called "License Fee" rather than rent and "Licensor/Licensee" rather than landlord/tenant. Under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, it must be registered for every duration — there is no 11-month exemption like in most other states.
A lease under the Transfer of Property Act transfers a legal interest in the property to the tenant. A leave and license only gives the occupant personal permission to use the property, with no such interest — this makes it far easier for the owner to recover possession once the period ends, which is why it's the standard structure used across Maharashtra.
No — this is the single most important difference from most other states. Registration is mandatory in Maharashtra for a Leave and License Agreement of any duration, including 11 months, under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999.
Broadly, 0.25% of the total license fee payable over the full period plus the refundable deposit — always confirm the exact figure on the government e-stamping calculator before paying, since rates can be revised.
Maharashtra allows fully online registration through the IGR e-registration system, with stamp duty and the registration fee paid via the GRAS portal and identity verified by biometric capture — no visit to the Sub-Registrar's office is required in most cases.
An unregistered agreement is not legally enforceable in Maharashtra — a court can refuse to act on it in a dispute — and the licensor (who is responsible for registering it) can also face a penalty for non-registration.
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