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.