Free rent agreement checker for Mumbai
In Mumbai the agreement is a leave and licence, and registration is not optional.
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Typical deposit
2 to 6 months rent
Governed by
the Maharashtra Rent Control Act and leave-and-licence rules
What actually catches people out in Mumbai
It is a leave and licence, not a lease
Maharashtra residential agreements are almost always structured as leave-and-licence rather than tenancy. The practical difference matters: a licence does not create the same occupancy rights a tenancy does, which is precisely why landlords use it. It also means the agreement itself is doing nearly all the work of protecting you, so the clauses deserve more attention rather than less.
Registration is legally required
Unlike most of India, Maharashtra requires leave-and-licence agreements to be registered, and an unregistered agreement can create real problems if a dispute reaches a court. Registration is done online through the state portal. If a landlord is reluctant to register, treat that as a signal about how the rest of the tenancy will go.
Society rules can override your agreement
Mumbai housing societies impose their own conditions — NOC requirements, restrictions on who may occupy, rules about bachelors, non-vegetarian cooking, or pets. These sit outside your agreement with the landlord and can still get you asked to leave. Ask for the society NOC and a copy of the relevant bye-laws before you sign, not after you move in.
Who pays stamp duty and registration
Maharashtra stamp duty on leave-and-licence is calculated from the rent, the deposit and the term. Many agreements quietly assign the entire cost to the tenant. It is negotiable and is commonly split. Check which way yours is drafted.
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Scan my lease freeMumbai rent agreement FAQs
Is registration mandatory for a Mumbai rent agreement?
Yes. Maharashtra requires leave-and-licence agreements to be registered, which is unusual compared with most Indian states. An unregistered agreement weakens your position significantly if anything is ever disputed.
What is a leave and licence agreement?
It grants permission to occupy rather than creating a tenancy. It is the standard form in Maharashtra and gives the occupant fewer automatic rights than a tenancy would, which places more weight on the specific clauses you sign.
Can a Mumbai society refuse to let me move in?
Societies can impose conditions and require an NOC, and those rules operate independently of your agreement with the landlord. Ask to see the society bye-laws and confirm the NOC before signing so you are not caught between a valid agreement and a society that will not admit you.
This page is educational and not legal advice. Rules vary by state and change over time, and your agreement governs your specific situation. For a binding opinion, consult a qualified lawyer.