Sample Leave & License Agreement

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LEAVE & LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS DEED OF LEAVE AND LICENSE MADE AT NAGPUR ON THIS Day & Date

BETWEEN

๐Ÿ  Licensor / Owner Details

Owner Full Name, Age: Age years,
Residing at Owner's Permanent Address, City, State, PIN
Aadhaar No. XXXX XXXX XXXX

Hereinafter called as "OWNER(s)" and/or "LICENSOR(s)"

And

๐Ÿง Licensee / Tenant Details

Tenant Full Name, Age years,
Residing at Tenant's Current Address, City, State, PIN
Aadhaar No. XXXX XXXX XXXX

Hereinafter called as "LICENSEE"

Whereas the licensor is the owner of the premises, a X BHK Apartment which has a built-up area of XXXX sq. ft. and is located at Property Address, Society/Building Name, Mihan / Shiv Kailasa Township, Nagpur โ€“ 441 108, which is also described in the Schedule hereunder written. The said premise is the subject matter of this license agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "SAID PREMISES").

AND WHEREAS the licensor does not presently require the said premises and hence intends to give the same on leave and license basis for a temporary period to the licensee.

Accordingly, the licensee approached the licensor and proposed to take the said premises for a temporary period for Residential purpose only.

AND WHEREAS the Licensor accepted the said request of the Licensee and agreed to grant the said premises to the Licensee on certain terms and conditions.

AND WHEREAS the licensor has agreed to grant license and allow the licensee to use the said premises for a period of 11 months commencing from Start Date to End Date on leave & license basis on the following terms and conditions.

NOW THEREFORE THIS DEED WITNESSES AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS UNDER:

1. GRANT OF LICENCE:
The Licensor hereby permits and grants license and the Licensee hereby accepts to use the said premises for Residential purpose for a term of 11 months on leave and license basis. The license period shall be deemed to have commenced from Start Date and shall end on End Date.

2. SECURITY DEPOSIT:
The Licensee has paid the amount of Rs. XX,000/- (Rupees XXXX Only) to the Licensor as a refundable security deposit. The Licensor admits and acknowledges receipt. No interest is payable on the security deposit.

3. LICENSE CHARGES / COMPENSATION:
The Licensee shall pay license charges of Rs. XX,000/- (Rupees XXXX Only) per month for use of the said premises. The amount shall be transferred to the bank account. Upon expiry, the agreement may be renewed at a 10% increment on the current license fee, subject to a written renewal request at least one month prior to expiry.

4. PAYMENT OF LICENSE CHARGES:
The Licensee shall pay monthly license charges on or before the 5th calendar day of each month in advance. In case of late payment, Rs. 200/- will be charged for each day after the 5th.

5. ELECTRICITY & WATER CHARGES:
In addition to monthly compensation, the Licensee shall pay electricity, gas (if pipe connection is used) and water charges as per meter readings to the appropriate authorities. Failure to do so entitles the Licensor to terminate this agreement.

6. MAINTENANCE & TAXES:
All society maintenance charges and municipal taxes for the tenancy duration shall be borne and paid by the Licensor alone.

7. SUBLETTING:
The Licensee shall not be entitled to sublet the said premises to any other person(s) or organization(s) and shall use it exclusively for Residential purpose only.

8. REPAIRS AND DAMAGES:
The Licensee shall be responsible for any minor maintenance fixes below INR 1,000 per instance and any breakage to the premises or fixtures/fittings, except for ordinary wear & tear, atmospheric causes, or natural calamities. If Licensee fails to rectify, the Licensor may deduct from the security deposit. Pre-existing issues shall be borne by the Licensor.

9. PERMANENT ALTERATION:
The Licensee shall not make any permanent alteration or addition to the said premises except with prior written consent of the Licensor.

10. INSPECTION:
The Licensor shall be entitled to inspect the premises at all reasonable times, provided written notice is given at least one day prior to the visit. The Licensee shall keep all fixtures, electric fittings, water and gas connections in good running condition.

11. TO KEEP THE PREMISES CLEAN AND TIDY:
The Licensee shall keep the premises clean and tidy and use it only for the purpose for which it is given.

12. FORFEITURE:
All rights of the Licensee under the License shall be liable to be forfeited in case of breach of any covenant, including non-payment of compensation or subletting, in which case the Licensor shall be entitled to resume possession immediately.

13. JUDICIAL POSSESSION:
At all times, judicial possession of the said premises shall remain with the Licensor. The Licensee has merely been granted permission to use the premises on leave and license basis and shall hand it over upon expiry unless renewed mutually.

14. LICENSEE NOT ENTITLED TO ASSIGN:
The Licensee shall not assign, transfer, sublicense or part with the said premises or any part thereof in any manner whatsoever at any time during the continuance of this agreement.

15. NUISANCE & ANNOYANCE:
The Licensee shall not cause nuisance or annoyance to neighboring occupiers and shall not commit any immoral acts in the said premises.

16. LICENSEE SHALL ABIDE BY LAW:
The Licensee shall not do anything prohibited under law or in contravention of any bye-law, rule, regulation, or order.

17. PREMISE FREE FROM ENCUMBRANCES:
The Licensor declares that the said premises is free from all encumbrances and there is no hindrance to grant this license to the Licensee.

18. TERMINATION BY LICENSOR:
Before the expiry of the license period, the Licensor may terminate with 1 month's written notice to the Licensee.

19. TERMINATION BY LICENSEE:
If the Licensee intends to vacate before expiry, they shall give 1 month's written notice to the Licensor. Failure to give notice makes the Licensee liable to pay 1 month's rental in lieu thereof.

20. TO VACATE:
Upon termination or expiry, the Licensee shall vacate and hand over the premises peacefully in the same condition as received, within 5 days of expiry or termination of this agreement.

21. REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT:
The Licensor shall refund 100% of the security deposit (interest-free) within 14 days of vacation by the Licensee, subject to deductions for any damages recoverable under this agreement.

22. REMEDY AGAINST THE LICENSEE:
If the Licensee fails to vacate, the Licensor shall be entitled to forfeit the security deposit and proceed to recover possession through the court.

23. NO CLAIM OF TENANCY:
It is clearly understood that no relationship of landlord and tenant exists between the parties. The Licensee shall not make any claim of tenancy in the said premises.

24. RIGHT TO VACATE:
Upon termination or expiry, the Licensor is entitled to free and unobstructed access, including the right to remove the Licensee's belongings and take possession. All costs of such vacation shall be recoverable by the Licensor.

25. RIGHT TO FORFEIT:
If license charges remain unpaid for more than 30 days, the agreement and all rights thereunder shall be deemed forfeited by the Licensor.

26. NO WAIVER:
Any indulgence or delay by the Licensor in enforcing rights shall not be construed as waiver or surrender of any rights of the Licensor.

27. FREE CONSENT:
The Licensee has duly executed this agreement after clearly understanding its implications and has signed by their free will and free consent.

28. THEFTS OR LOSS:
The Licensor shall not be responsible or liable for any theft, loss, or damage of the Licensee's property or any bodily injury to any person in the licensed premises.

29. This leave & license agreement shall be subject to the provisions of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999.

30. The parties have executed this license on Non-Judicial stamp paper. The original shall remain with the Licensor and a copy thereof with the Licensee.

Owner / Licensor Signature
Owner Full Name
(LICENSOR)
Tenant / Licensee Signature
Tenant Full Name
(LICENSEE)

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE WITNESS:

Witness 1 Signature
Witness 1 Name
Chetan Surase
Horizon Home (Broker)

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