My dad rented out our house in Virar. We signed a leave and license agreement with the tenant, but now the society chairman and other members are demanding a registered agreement. They’re saying we have to pay a penalty of ₹1,500 if we don’t comply, based on their last AGM decision. We were unaware of this rule. Can the society force us to submit a registered agreement? Is there any legal requirement to register a rental agreement in Maharashtra?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My dad rented out our house in Virar. We signed a leave and license agreement with the tenant, but now the society chairman and other members are demanding a registered agreement. They’re saying we have to pay a penalty of ₹1,500 if we don’t comply, based on their last AGM decision. We were unaware of this rule. Can the society force us to submit a registered agreement? Is there any legal requirement to register a rental agreement in Maharashtra?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My dad rented out our house in Virar. We signed a leave and license agreement with the tenant, but now the society chairman and other members are demanding a registered agreement. They’re saying we have to pay a penalty of ₹1,500 if we don’t comply, based on their last AGM decision. We were unaware of this rule. Can the society force us to submit a registered agreement? Is there any legal requirement to register a rental agreement in Maharashtra?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

While societies can create rules for their members, they cannot enforce a legal requirement beyond the law. In Maharashtra, registering a rental agreement is not mandatory, but it is advisable for proof and legal protection. The society cannot force you to pay a penalty for not registering the agreement.

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