Leave and License Agreement under Section 52 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882. Creates a license (not a tenancy) — protects the licensor's ownership rights. Valid pan-India.
A Leave and Licence Agreement (LLA) is a contractual arrangement under which the licensor (property owner) grants the licensee (occupant) a personal, revocable right to occupy and use the property for a specified period, without creating any tenancy rights or interest in the property. It is the preferred form of residential letting in Maharashtra under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, as it provides stronger eviction rights to the licensor.
Use a Leave and Licence Agreement for residential lettings in Maharashtra and other states that recognise this form of letting. The key advantage over a traditional lease: the licensee does not acquire any tenancy rights, making eviction at the end of the licence period significantly easier. Required to be registered with the sub-registrar's office in Maharashtra for all LLAs, regardless of duration.
Leave and Licence is defined under Section 52 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882. In Maharashtra, it is specifically governed by the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 (Chapter VIII — Leave and Licence). Section 55 of the MRC Act mandates compulsory registration of all LLAs in Maharashtra with the Sub-Registrar. The Stamp Duty on LLAs in Maharashtra is calculated under Article 36A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958.
An unregistered LLA in Maharashtra is not admissible as evidence (Section 55 MRC Act). If the licensee refuses to vacate, the licensor can approach the competent authority under Section 24 MRC Act for summary recovery of possession — a much faster process than a civil eviction suit.
A rental/lease agreement creates a tenancy interest — the tenant gets protected rights and eviction is through a court/Rent Controller. A Leave and Licence creates only a revocable personal right to use — no tenancy rights arise, and recovery of possession is faster and easier for the licensor.
Yes. Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 mandates compulsory registration of all Leave and Licence Agreements for any duration. An unregistered LLA cannot be used as evidence in any proceedings and weakens the licensor's legal position.
In Maharashtra, stamp duty is calculated under Article 36A of the Maharashtra Stamp Act: 0.25% of (total rent for the period + deposit). There is an online calculation tool on the IGR Maharashtra portal (igrmaharashtra.gov.in). Registration fees are separate.
Yes. Maharashtra's e-registration system (through igrmaharashtra.gov.in and the Franking/e-Stamp process) allows online leave and licence registration using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication. The process is called 'online Leave and Licence registration'.
Yes. LLAs can be used for both residential and commercial properties. For commercial properties, it is particularly useful as the licensor retains full rights and the licensee acquires no tenancy rights, making it easy to alter commercial terms or recover possession.
In Maharashtra, the licensor can file an application before the competent authority under Section 24 of the MRC Act for recovery of possession by summary process. This is faster than a civil eviction suit. The competent authority must pass orders within a few months.
Only as per the termination clause in the LLA. Typically, 30–60 days' notice is required. The LLA should specify the grounds for early termination (non-payment of compensation, breach of conditions, etc.) to avoid disputes.
The LLA should specify the refund timeline (typically 15–30 days after vacation). The licensor can deduct amounts for unpaid rent, utility bills, or property damage (with supporting bills/evidence) before refunding the balance.
Please confirm all of the following before proceeding with your Leave & License document:
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