Residential Leave & License (Rent) Agreement

LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT This Leave and License Agreement is made at [CITY] on this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR] between [LICENSOR_NAME], residing at [LICENSOR_ADDRESS] (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor") AND [LICENSEE_NAME], residing at [LICENSEE_ADDRESS] (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee"). WHEREAS the Licensor is the absolute owner of the residential property located at [PROPERTY_ADDRESS] (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensed Premises"). AND WHEREAS the Licensee has requested the Licensor to allow them to use and occupy the Licensed Premises on a Leave and License basis for residential purposes only for a temporary period of [LICENSE_PERIOD_MONTHS] months commencing from [START_DATE] and expiring on [END_DATE]. NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS: 1. License Fee. The Licensee shall pay a monthly license fee of ₹[MONTHLY_RENT] to the Licensor. The license fee shall be paid on or before the [RENT_DUE_DATE] day of each English calendar month in advance. 2. Security Deposit. The Licensee has paid an interest-free refundable security deposit of ₹[SECURITY_DEPOSIT_AMOUNT] to the Licensor. The Licensor shall refund this deposit to the Licensee upon the expiry or early termination of this Agreement, subject to deductions for any outstanding dues, unpaid utility bills, or damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear. 3. Use of Premises. The Licensee shall use the Licensed Premises strictly for residential purposes for themselves and their immediate family members only. The Licensee shall not sublet, assign, or part with the possession of the Licensed Premises or any part thereof. 4. Maintenance and Utility Bills. The Licensee shall bear and pay all electricity, water, and gas charges consumed in the Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement directly to the respective authorities. The Licensor shall be responsible for paying the property tax and society maintenance charges (unless otherwise agreed). 5. Termination. Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving [NOTICE_PERIOD_MONTHS] month(s) written notice to the other party. Upon expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Licensee shall immediately vacate and hand over peaceful possession of the Licensed Premises to the Licensor in the same condition as it was handed over, reasonable wear and tear excepted. [LICENSOR_NAME] Signature: ______________________ [LICENSEE_NAME] Signature: ______________________