Maharashtra rental guide
Stamp duty, registration, deposit norms and agreement practice — free.
Last verified: October 2026 · Rates change — verify at the sub-registrar before paying.
Stamp duty basis
0.25% of (total rent + non-refundable deposit + 10% p.a. interest on refundable deposit)
Registration
YES — all terms, incl. 11-month (Sec 55(1) MRC Act; landlord liable: 3 months/₹5,000) · ₹1,000 urban / ₹500 rural per fee table (+ e-filing/service charge)
Deposit norm
2–3 months (negotiable)
Agreement + police
Leave & License, e-registered via IGR portal (Aadhaar OTP) · Landlord's duty; Mumbai Police online tenant submission
Figures are commonly-cited ranges with a verify badge — confirm the current schedule at the sub-registrar/portal before paying a rupee.
Renting in Maharashtra: law, portal and real costs
Rent law: Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999
- Section 55 makes registration of every leave-and-licence agreement compulsory — even 11-month ones.
- If the agreement is not registered, the landlord can face up to 3 months' jail or a ₹5,000 fine; the tenant's version of terms is presumed correct.
Registration / e-stamp portal
IGR Maharashtra — online leave & licence registration — igrmaharashtra.gov.in
Worked stamp-duty example
Rent ₹25,000 a month for 11 months with a ₹1,00,000 refundable deposit: total rent ₹2,75,000 + notional interest on deposit (10% a year ≈ ₹9,167 for 11 months) = ₹2,84,167. Stamp duty at 0.25% ≈ ₹711, rounded up to ₹800 at the counter, plus registration fee of ₹1,000 (urban).
Typical monthly rents
| City | 1 BHK | 2 BHK |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000 |
| Pune | ₹12,000 – ₹25,000 | ₹20,000 – ₹40,000 |
Indicative ranges from typical listings; actual rent depends on locality, furnishing and society.
Local tips
- Online leave & licence registration can be done from home with Aadhaar biometric of both parties — no sub-registrar visit needed.
- In Mumbai, landlords must also submit tenant details to the local police station; most do it through the Mumbai Police online form.
More Maharashtra renting questions
Is an 11-month rent agreement registration compulsory in Maharashtra?
Yes. Unlike most states, Maharashtra requires registration of every leave-and-licence agreement under Section 55 of the Rent Control Act, whatever the period.
Who pays stamp duty on a rent agreement in Maharashtra?
The law does not fix it; usually the tenant pays or both share it. Write the arrangement into the agreement.
Can I register a rent agreement online in Maharashtra?
Yes, through the IGR Maharashtra e-registration system with Aadhaar biometric verification for both the landlord and tenant.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Stamp duty schedules change — confirm on the official portal before paying.