Section 24(2) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 says a licensee who does not hand over the home when the licence ends, and stays until the Competent Authority dispossesses them, is liable for damages at twice the licence fee fixed in the agreement.
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What the record says
- The owner applies to the Competent Authority (section 24(1)).
- The Competent Authority will not entertain claims from anyone who is not a licensee under the agreement (section 24(3)).
- Renew in writing before the end date if you want to stay.
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The basis
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Maharashtra law, section 24 of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. Coverage: Greater Mumbai is covered. Schedule I, Part I, entry 1 is the Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (section 2(1) and 2(2) apply the Act to the areas listed). Section 33(1)(a) also names the Court of Small Causes, Mumbai.
MAHARASHTRA RENT CONTROL ACT, 1999 (FULL TEXT, MAHARASHTRA.GOV.IN) · CHECKED 14 OCT 2026
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Sources
Where it comes from. Level 1 is a government page; level 2 established press; level 3 a portal. Our own read of public listings is named as ours.
- Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 (full text, maharashtra.gov.in), https://maharashtra.gov.in/Upload/PDF/THE_MAHARASHTRA_RENT_CONTROL_ACT.pdf, level 1, read 14 October 2026
- Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, with Schedules I to III (Law and Judiciary Department copy, as modified up to 8 Feb 2016, listed on housing.maharashtra.gov.in), https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s30bf727e907c5fc9d5356f11e4c45d613/uploads/2025/09/202509111900892266.pdf, level 1, read 14 October 2026
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