Short answer
In Maharashtra, a leave and license agreement is renewed by executing and registering a fresh agreement for the new period. Stamp duty and registration fee are payable again on the new agreement. Start the process a couple of weeks before the current agreement expires to avoid a gap.
There's no automatic renewal
Even if the existing agreement has a renewal clause, continuing the arrangement for a new period generally means a new agreement that is stamped and registered in its own right, because Section 55 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act requires leave and license agreements to be registered.
Steps to renew
- Agree on the new terms - rent revision, deposit top-up, new period.
- Check that party details are unchanged; update them if not.
- Prepare the new agreement and pay stamp duty and registration fee.
- Complete authentication for the owner, tenant and witnesses.
- Receive the newly registered agreement.
When to start
Begin around two to three weeks before the current agreement ends. This leaves time for agreeing terms, any corrections and scheduling authentication for everyone.
What usually changes on renewal
- Monthly rent - often revised by an agreed percentage.
- Security deposit, if it is topped up.
- Period and start date.
- Occupants or furnishings, if they have changed.
Need help? We handle agreement renewals in Pune the same way as new agreements, so you get an itemised estimate first.
Related questions
Can I just extend my rent agreement with a letter?
An unregistered extension letter is not a substitute for a registered leave and license agreement in Maharashtra. To continue on a sound footing, register a fresh agreement.
This guide is general information about Maharashtra law and procedure as understood on the date above. It is not legal advice. Rates and procedures change - confirm with the official source or a qualified advocate.