Faqs

A Leave & License Agreement is a legal document under Maharashtra Rent Control Act where the licensor (owner) grants permission to the licensee (tenant) to use the property for a specific period. It's mandatory to register such agreements online as per Maharashtra Government e-governance initiative.

As per Maharashtra Stamp Act, stamp duty for Leave & License agreements is calculated based on rent and deposit amount. For agreements up to 3 years, stamp duty is 0.25% of total rent plus deposit, subject to minimum ₹200.

Yes, biometric verification is mandatory as per Maharashtra Government guidelines. Both licensor and licensee must provide Aadhaar-based biometric authentication for identity verification during the registration process.

Required documents include: Valid Aadhaar Card and PAN Card of both parties, passport size photographs, property ownership documents, and witness identification. All documents must be verified as per Maharashtra Government guidelines.

Leave & License agreements registered under Maharashtra law are valid for the period specified in the agreement, typically 11 months to 5 years. The agreement can be renewed with mutual consent and fresh registration if required.

Most steps can be coordinated online, including sharing property and party details, uploading documents, reviewing the draft, and paying applicable charges. Identity and biometric requirements must still be completed in the manner prescribed for the registration.

Witness information and identity verification are generally required for registration. The exact witness requirements can depend on the current government procedure and the type of agreement being registered.

Not necessarily. Documents and drafting can be coordinated remotely. Biometric verification and identity authentication must be arranged in a supported manner for each party.

The timeline depends on document readiness, draft approval, payment, biometric completion, and government processing. Once all requirements are completed, registration commonly takes a few working days.

Yes. The owner and tenant should review names, property details, rent, deposit, duration, notice period, and special clauses before approving the final document for registration.

Yes. A fresh agreement can be prepared using the renewed rent, deposit, duration, and clauses accepted by both parties. The renewed document must complete the applicable registration process again.

Yes, subject to identity and execution requirements. Depending on the owner’s circumstances, additional documents or a valid power of attorney may be needed. The arrangement should be reviewed before drafting.

Commercial premises can be covered by an appropriately drafted agreement. Business-use clauses, permitted activity, maintenance, taxes, lock-in, and termination terms should be clearly recorded.

Agreement registration and tenant police verification are separate processes. Police verification may need to be completed independently according to the procedure followed by the relevant local police authority.

A registered rental agreement is commonly requested as supporting address documentation. Acceptance ultimately depends on the rules and additional documents required by the bank, government office, or service provider.

After approval, the registered document is generally supplied digitally for download and record-keeping. Keep the final PDF and registration details safely available to both parties.

The verification may need to be attempted again after checking identity details, device connectivity, and biometric quality. If the issue continues, guidance should be obtained for the alternative procedure currently available.