Is 11-month rent agreement registration mandatory in Maharashtra?

Yes. Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act makes written registration mandatory for all Leave and License agreements, even those under 11 months.

Who pays for Leave and License agreement registration in Maharashtra?

By default, the landlord (licensor) is legally responsible for ensuring registration, though the cost of stamp duty and registration fee is commonly split 50:50 between licensor and licensee.

What is the penalty for unregistered rental agreement in Maharashtra?

Unregistered agreements are inadmissible as legal evidence, and the landlord faces potential prosecution under Section 55 carrying up to 3 months imprisonment or fine.

Leave and License Registration in Maharashtra: Rules, Fees & Stamp Duty (2026)

The short answer

Under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999, every Leave and License agreement — regardless of duration (even 11 months) — must be registered in writing. Failure to register is a criminal offense punishable with up to 3 months imprisonment or a fine. Registration protects the owner by granting legal license rights rather than tenancy rights (see Leave and License vs Rent Agreement).

Stamp duty & registration fee calculation in Maharashtra

Stamp duty for residential Leave and License agreements in Mumbai, Pune, Thane, and Navi Mumbai is calculated at 0.25% of the total license fee + non-refundable deposit + (refundable deposit x 10% x number of years). The registration fee is fixed at ₹1,000 for urban municipal areas and ₹500 for rural areas.

Online e-Registration & Biometric verification process

Maharashtra provides an official e-Registration portal (e-ASR) allowing landlords and tenants to register agreements from home using Aadhar-linked biometric thumb scanners and webcams:

Draft agreement with license fee, deposit, lock-in period, and notice terms.

Pay stamp duty and registration fees online via GRAS portal.

Execute biometric Aadhar verification for Licensor, Licensee, and two witnesses.

Receive government-approved registered agreement with DR (Sub-Registrar) digital signature within 48 hours.

Police tenant verification in Mumbai & Pune

In addition to registration, Maharashtra requires online police tenant verification via the Mumbai Police / Pune Police Citizen Portal. Submitting tenant details and ID proofs online ensures compliance with local law enforcement directives.

How TenantsFlo helps Maharashtra landlords

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