Free tool
Leave & Licence Agreement Generator
Draft an 11-month residential leave & licence agreement step by step, then print or save it as a PDF.
How to make a leave & licence agreement
- 1
Parties
Enter the licensor and licensee details, and the place and date.
- 2
Property
Describe the licensed premises, its type and the furnishing.
- 3
Money
Set the licence fee, deposit, due date and who pays maintenance.
- 4
Term & rules
Set the term, notice period, lock-in and the house rules.
- 5
Review & download
Check the live preview and save the agreement as a PDF.
About this leave & licence generator
If you need a free leave and licence agreement generator that actually handles the Maharashtra registration angle, this is built for it. We've aimed for one of the best and clearest leave & licence makers for India, and a top pick for owners who want an easy, enforceable exit rather than a full tenancy.
A leave and licence agreement, governed by the Indian Easements Act, 1882, gives a licensee permission to use a property without creating a tenancy — the owner keeps legal possession, which usually makes it easier to recover the premises than under a lease. This free tool drafts a detailed 11-month residential leave & licence in five short steps, covering licence fee, deposit, lock-in, maintenance and house rules, with a live preview as you go.
One important catch: in Maharashtra, every leave and licence agreement must be registered with the sub-registrar regardless of term, with stamp duty of roughly 0.25% of the total licence fee plus deposit. Save the draft as a PDF, then get it stamped and registered where required. Nothing you enter is uploaded — it stays in your browser. Still deciding? Read the leave & licence vs rent agreement guide, or use the rent agreement generator.
What a leave & licence should cover
- ✓Licensor and licensee names and addresses
- ✓The licensed premises described clearly
- ✓Monthly licence fee, due date and payment mode
- ✓Refundable deposit and how it's returned
- ✓Licence period (often 11 months) and renewal
- ✓Notice period and lock-in
- ✓Maintenance, society charges and utilities
- ✓Registration & stamp duty — compulsory in Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
Is a leave and licence agreement legally valid? +
Yes. It's governed by the Indian Easements Act, 1882, and is fully valid when properly stamped and, where required, registered. In Maharashtra, registration is compulsory for it to be enforceable.
Does a leave and licence create a tenancy? +
No. It grants the licensee permission to use the premises without transferring any interest. The licensor keeps legal possession, which is what makes a licence easier to end than a lease.
Do I have to register it in Maharashtra? +
Yes. Under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, every leave and licence agreement must be in writing and registered with the sub-registrar — even 11-month ones. Stamp duty is roughly 0.25% of the total licence fee plus deposit over the term.
Leave & licence or rent agreement — which should I use? +
For short-term city rentals where the owner wants flexibility and an easier exit, leave & licence is common. For a longer, defined-term arrangement, a rent or lease agreement may suit better. See our full comparison.
Is this document legal advice? +
No. It's a convenience template to help you draft the terms. Have it reviewed by a lawyer, stamped and registered where required before signing.