Renting

🏚 Renting in Mumbai, decoded

It's a Leave & License, not a lease — and there's big news: the security deposit is now capped at 2 months (it used to be 6–10). Here's how it works, plus your stamp-duty bill.

✓ 2026 · Maharashtra Model Tenancy · IGR registration
💡 Deposit cap: under Maharashtra's tenancy reforms the refundable deposit is limited to 2 months' rent — a huge change from the old 6–10 month norm. Push back if asked for more.
Stamp duty + registration estimate
Government charges (stamp duty + registration)
0.25% of (total rent + deposit) + ₹1,000 registration
What to know

The 11-month format

Agreements are usually 11 months (max 5 years) for flexibility. They must be digitally stamped and registered on the IGR Maharashtra portal within 60 days — unregistered agreements aren't valid proof.

Brokerage

Standard is about one month's rent, on the first agreement only. Renewals should cost just a small paperwork fee (₹2k–₹5k), not full brokerage again.

Expats

The agreement can be in your name or your company's. The process is the same as for residents — just have your documents ready for registration.

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Estimate only — confirm on the IGR Maharashtra portal. Sources: NoBroker, RealtyHunting, AgreementDesk (2026). Part of mypulse.city · Privacy