Author: Dighe Sunil
Place: Mumbai
Publisher: Snow White Publications Pvt.Ltd
Year: 2005
Pages: 311
Subject: Government Document
Sub-Subject: Act
Keyword: Rent Control Act
Classification: 340
Shelf: C2R1
Accession No: B501
Contents: The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 Comparative Table Latest & Important Notifications Fixation of Rateable Value in respect of Premises given on Leave and License Basis and which are exempted under section 3(b) of Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 Assessment of Properties let out on leave licence basis on Contractual Rent Persuant to Introduction of Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 Importance of Rent Control Act Brief History of Rent Act in the State of Maharashtra Stamp Duty on Leave & License Agreement Specimen of Leave and License Agreement Specimen of Agreement between Landlord and Tenant Important Case Laws
Abstract: The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, together with the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging Houses Rates Control Act, 1947, and its Rules, 1948, form the key legislative framework governing tenancy in Maharashtra. This study reviews the historical evolution and significance of the Rent Control Act, focusing on practical implications for landlords and tenants. It highlights the fixation of rateable value for leave-and-license premises, assessment of contractual rent, and exemptions under Section 3(b). Stamp duty issues, specimen agreements, important case laws, comparative tables, and recent notifications are analyzed, providing a comprehensive reference for legal practitioners, property owners, and tenants.