Legal6 min readOctober 2026Verified Guide

Pune & Maharashtra Landlord Guide (2026): Leave & License Agreement, Police Verification & Deposit Caps

Complete guide for Pune and Maharashtra landlords: 11-month Leave and License agreement registration rules, police verification process, security deposit norms, and rent escalation limits under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act.

The short answer

In Pune, Mumbai, and across Maharashtra, residential rentals are executed via a Leave and License agreement rather than a standard lease deed under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. Online e-registration at igrmaharashtra.gov.in is mandatory for all agreements exceeding 11 months. Security deposit norms range from 2 to 6 months of rent, and tenant police verification must be completed before handing over keys.

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Leave & License vs Standard Lease in Maharashtra

Under Maharashtra law, a Leave and License agreement creates a revocable personal privilege to occupy premises without creating a tenancy right. This protects property owners against illegal tenant holdover disputes. Key aspects include:

Mandatory 11-Month Duration: Most licenses run for 11 months to simplify renewal terms without creating permanent tenancy claims.

Compulsory E-Registration: Mandatory registration via the IGR Maharashtra portal using biometric Aadhaar verification.

Escalation Clause: Most agreements specify a 5% to 10% rent escalation upon 11-month renewal.

Mandatory Pune & Mumbai Police Tenant Verification

Maharashtra Police requires mandatory tenant intimation before tenancy begins. Property owners in Pune can submit verification details online via the Pune Citizen Portal or Maharashtra Police online service without visiting the police station physically.

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Abdulla Harris

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Building Owner & Landlord Legal Specialist

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Abdulla Harris is an active property owner and rental operations specialist. He leads legal and compliance editorial at TenantsFlo, focusing on Indian Rent Control Acts, Model Tenancy Act 2021 implementations, state-level stamp duty guidelines, and automated landlord workflows.

Reviewed under MTA 2021 & Income Tax Sec 10(13A)• Updated Sep 2026• 100% Fact-Checked

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Statutory Legal Alignment

Model Tenancy Act 2021 & State Acts: Complies with 2-to-10 month security deposit refund rules.
State e-Registration Compliance: Supports 11-Month Leave & License agreement formatting across Maharashtra, Delhi NCR, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
Police Tenant Verification: Integrated guidance for online police intimation portals (Mumbai, HarSamay, RajCop, TNRN).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leave and License registration mandatory in Pune?

Yes. Under Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, every rental agreement must be registered in writing.

What is the standard security deposit in Pune?

Most landlords in Pune ask for 2 to 4 months of rent as security deposit, which is refunded upon move-out after valid bill/damage adjustments.

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