Leave and License Agreement in Pune: Registration, Cost and Documents
In Pune and the rest of Maharashtra, a residential rent agreement is normally a leave and license agreement. Here is what it is, why it must be registered and how to get it done from home.
What Is a Leave and License Agreement?
A leave and license agreement lets the owner (licensor) give the tenant (licensee) the right to use a property for a fixed fee, without transferring any interest in the property. It is the standard form of rent agreement in Maharashtra and is most commonly signed for 11 months, with the option to renew.
Is Registration Compulsory?
Yes. The Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999 requires leave and license agreements to be registered. An unregistered agreement can attract a penalty and is weak evidence if a dispute reaches court. A registered agreement is also accepted more readily as address proof and for HRA claims. Read more in legal requirements and notary vs registered agreement.
Stamp Duty and Registration Charges
- Stamp duty: 0.25% of the total rent for the period plus 10% of the security deposit, with a minimum of ₹100
- Registration fee: ₹1,000 plus ₹300 document handling charge
- Our service fee: from ₹700
Use the price checker or the stamp duty calculator for an exact total.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar and PAN card of owner and tenant
- Passport-size photographs
- Ownership proof such as light bill, property tax receipt or sale deed
- Two witnesses with Aadhaar cards
Full checklist on the documents required page.
Register Without Visiting the Sub-Registrar
We draft the agreement, pay e-stamp duty, book the slot and complete biometric verification at your doorstep anywhere in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad. See the online process, or check your locality: Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Kharadi, Hadapsar and more.
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Service fee from ₹700. Doorstep biometric verification. Registered in 3 to 4 working days.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent Agreements in Pune
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Drafting and e-stamping usually take 24 hours. Registration, including biometric verification at your doorstep, is typically completed within 3 to 4 working days, depending on sub-registrar slot availability.
You need the Aadhaar card and PAN card of the owner and tenant, passport-size photographs, the property ownership proof (light bill, tax receipt or sale deed), and two witnesses with their Aadhaar cards.
No. Our executive collects your documents and completes the biometric and photo verification at your home or office in Pune. Everything else is filed online.
Yes. Under the Maharashtra registration process, the owner, tenant and witnesses must complete biometric and photo verification. We schedule it at your doorstep.
The total is stamp duty (0.25% of the total rent plus 10% of the deposit, minimum ₹100), registration fee of ₹1,000 plus ₹300 document handling charge, and our service fee. Use our stamp duty calculator on the pricing page for an exact figure.
In Maharashtra, most residential rent agreements are drafted as a leave and license agreement, usually for 11 months. The owner (licensor) permits the tenant (licensee) to use the property for a fixed fee without transferring any interest in it.
Yes. Under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999, every leave and license agreement must be registered, irrespective of duration. An unregistered agreement can carry a penalty and is weak evidence in a dispute.
Yes. Renewal is done as a fresh registered agreement with updated terms, and biometric verification is done at your doorstep, so no office visit is needed.
The registered agreement is issued digitally by the Maharashtra government portal. Both the owner and the tenant receive valid copies.
An unregistered leave and license agreement is not compliant in Maharashtra, may attract a penalty, and is difficult to rely on in court or for address-proof and police verification purposes.
We cover all of Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, including Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Kothrud, Aundh, Hadapsar, Kharadi, Viman Nagar, Koregaon Park, Kondhwa and more. See our service areas page for the full list.