Model format of leave and license agreement

 

MODEL FORMAT OF LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

LEAVE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT

 

This AGREEMENT OF LEAVE AND LICENSE made at ----- this _____ day of _____ 20-- between Mrs. -------, adult, Indian Inhabitant, presently residing at Plot No. ----, -------- Society, -------, -----------, hereinafter called the ‘LICENSORS’ (which expression shall, unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof mean and include her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns) of the One Part;

AND

M/s. ------- Fresh Products Pvt. Ltd., a company registered under Companies Act, 1956 and having its registered office at  --------, --/-, ------ Road, ------, -------, -------,hereinafter called the ‘LICENSEE’ (which expression shall, unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof mean and include its successors and assigns), through its authorized signatory, Mr. ------ duly authorized by the board of Directors wide their resolution passed on ----, ----- 20--, of the Other Part:

 

WHEREAS

 

(a)  The Licensors have represented to the Licensee that the Licensors are seized and possessed of and are otherwise well and sufficiently entitled to License Gala No. --, on the ----- floor, ------ Industrial Estate, --------, -------------; free and clear of all charges and encumbrances.

 

(b) The Licensors represent that they are authorized to license the said Licensed Premise to the Licensee in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement and have obtained all necessary clearances and approvals including the approvals from the statutory authorities, to permit the Licensee to use and occupy the Licensed Premise in the manner contemplated herein.

 

(c)  The Licensors at the request of the Licensee have agreed to grant permission to the Licensee to use and occupy Gala No.--, on the ------- floor, -------- Industrial Estate, --------, --------, -------, admeasuring ---- Sq. ft. Carpet hereinafter referred to as the ‘Licensed Premises’ upon terms and conditions hereinafter appearing.

 

NOW IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERE TO AS FOLLOWS:

 

LICENSED PREMISES AND TERM

 

1.     The Licensors herby grants on Leave and License to the Licensee to use and occupy Gala No. --, on the ------- floor, ------- Industrial Estate, ---------, ---------, ---------, admeasuring --- Sq. ft. Carpet area (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Licensed Premises’) on Leave and License basis for a period of --------  (--) months, already commenced from -st Day of ----- 20-- to --th -------- 20-- on a monthly license fee as specified more specifically herein below. The Licensee has agreed for a lock-in-period of 12 Months i.e. notice of termination of this agreement cannot be given up till the period of first Twelve (12) Months. If Licensee gives such notice of vacate the premises before expiry of the First -- Months then the entire amount of Security Deposit will be forfeited by the Licensors.

 

      2. The Licensee shall regularly pay the monthly license fee of Rs. ------/- (Rupees:  ---------  Only) to the Licensors, in advance,  Or on or before the  Fifth (5th) day of each and every month for the period of first -- (------) Months, and then there will be an escalation of -% in the monthly license fees i.e. Rs. --------/- (Rupees:   -------  Only) starting from -st -------- 20-- to --th ------ 20-- and for the remaining period of -- (----) months the monthly license fees will be Rs.-------/- (Rupees ------ Only). The rent shall be paid vide cheque drawn in favour of “Mrs. -----------”

 

                   

Period of License

License Fee Payable (Rs.) per month

Total License Fee Payable (Rs.) p.m.

--/--/20-- to        --/--/20--

Rs. ------

Rs. --------/-

--/--/20-- to

--/--/20--

Rs. ------/- +--%

Rs. ---------/-

--/--/20—to        --/--/20--

Rs. ---------/- + -%

Rs.-----------/-

 

SECURITY DEPOSIT

 

3.     The Licensee agrees to deposit with the Licensors an interest free, refundable security deposit of Rs. ---------/- (Rupees: ------ Only) on or before Execution of this Agreement for the said period. The interest free security deposit of Rs ---------/- (Rupees ------ Only) shall be paid vide cheque/DD drawn in favour of “Mrs. ---------”

 

4.     The Licensors doth hereby admit(s) and acknowledge(s) having received a sum of Rs. ----------/- (Rupees -------- Only) as interest free security deposit for the Licensed Premises vide Licensee’s cheque/DD bearing no._______, dated ________________20--drawn on ___________________________

 

COVENANTS OF THE LICENSEE

 

5.     The Licensee is engaged in all type  of  Manufacturing / selling/ reselling of  Tissue paper in the business of providing and has ensured that its business and activities are in compliance with the laws of the land and the Licensors shall not be responsible in any way for the same.

 

6.     The Licensee shall promptly pay all the charges of electricity/water/power consumed in the Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement as provider within the due date. The Licensee shall keep the Licensors indemnified against all demands, penalties, cost and expenses whatsoever against the Licensors in this regard. The Licensee shall forward to the Licensors, copies of all receipts obtained by the Licensee evidencing payment of the above mentioned utilities within a reasonable period.

 

7.     The Licensee shall promptly pay all the charges towards telecommunication facilities availed from MTNL or any other service provider consumed in the Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement. The Licensed Premises during the term of this Agreement. The Licensee shall keep the Licensors indemnified against all demands, penalties, cost and expenses whatsoever against the Licensors in this regard. The Licensee shall forward to the Licensors, copies of all receipts obtained by the Licensee evidencing payment of the above services within a reasonable period.

 

8.     The Licensee shall use the Licensed Premises with due care and caution and shall keep and maintain the same in good order and condition. Reasonable wear and tear expected.

 

9.     The Licensee shall not do or permit to be done upon the Licensee Premises anything that is illegal, immoral or which may create or cause nuisance or annoyance or disturbance the neighboring occupants and abide by all the rules and regulations of the society.

 

10.                        The Licensee shall not place or keep or permit to be placed or kept in the Licensed Premises any offensive, dangerous, inflammable or explosive materials or any articles or things which may constitute danger to the said Licensed Premises and is illegal in any form as per the law of the land.

 

11.                        The Licensee admits and confirms that under these presents, it is merely granted license to use and occupy the Licensed Premises and the Licensee as such agrees and undertakes not to claim any interest whatsoever in the Licensed Premises and not to take at any time hereafter, any plea of tenancy, deemed tenancy, sub tenancy or any interest whatsoever in respect of the Licensed Premises. It is being herby expressly agreed that the Licensee’s status under this agreement is and shall be that of mere licensee and nothing more under section 24 of the ----------- Rent Control Act, 1999, as amended upto date.

 

COVENANTS OF THE LICENSORS

 

12.                        The Licensee shall be entitled to use the Licensed Premises for the Commercial use.  Licensor and the Licensee as agreed that in case the Licensee intending to start a new business other than the business mentioned in clause no.5, the Licensee shall intimate to the Licensor and take prior permission which shall  not create any hindrance to the Society. 

 

13.                        The Licensee shall be entitled to quietly and peacefully use and enjoy the licensed Premises without interruption and disturbance from the Licensors or any person or from the neighboring occupants or persons claiming from the Licensors or any person or persons claiming from or in trust from the Licensors.

 

14.                        The Licensors shall permit the Licensee to have access to the Licensed Premises and carry out business during the subsistence of this Agreement.

 

15.                        The Licensors shall clear all dues to Tata Power for the services used in the Licensed Premises until the date of this Agreement. In case of any dues or arrears are presented by these authorities the same shall be cleared by the Licensors within the due date of the presenting the same by the utility service provider.

 

16.                        The Licensee is entitled to have electric connections wirings etc, within the licensed premises altered / amended/ rectified or inserted at its own expenses without the Licensors requiring to contribute any amount subject however to prior permission being obtained from the relevant authorities Licensor and the copies of the same shall be handed over to the Licensor.

 

17.                        The Licensee shall be entitled to apply for and obtain separate telephone lines for which the Licensors shall give its consent and / or No Objection as required. Obtaining the telephone / communication lines may require the concerned authorities to provide cables through the building ducts to Licensed Premises.

 

18.                        The Licensors are the sole and absolutely owners of the Licensed Premises and have the right power and authority to grant this license to the Licensee.

 

19.                        The Licensee paying to the Licensors the monthly license fee regularly and on observing and performing all the terms and conditions hereof, the Licensee shall be entitled to peacefully use the Licensed Premises during the term of this agreement without any interruption by the Licensors or anybody claiming under or in trust for it or otherwise howsoever.

 

20.                        That the Licensors represents and warrants that they are the absolute owners of the Licensed Premises and as such are fully authorized and empowered and able to execute this Agreement and that shall hold the Licensee free and harmless from any demands, claims, actions or proceeding by any third person in respect of quiet and peaceful possession of the Licensed Premises.

 

21.                        The Licensors agree to, allow the Licensee to fix the name board, signboard, glow signboard inside and outside the Licensee Premises.

 

MUNICIPAL TAXES

 

22.                        It is agreed by and between the parties that the Licensors shall bear till the expiry or earlier determination of this Agreement the municipal, society maintenance charges and other charges including the present   property tax, Assessment Tax to the Government Authorities and/or such other concerned authorities and any increment in Municipal property taxes due to Leave and License Agreement  shall be paid by the Licensee.   Any other tax related to the business of the LICENSEE which the Licensee itself shall be responsible.

 

MAINTENANCE

 

23.                        It is agreed by and between the parties that the Licensors shall bear till the expiry or earlier determination of this Agreement any and/or all maintenance charges for the Licensed Premises.

 

24.                         It is agreed by and between the parties that the Licensee shall regularly liable to pay the Electricity bill and water bills as per actual.

 

BREACHES AND TERMINATION

 

25.                        It is agreed that if the license fees payable under this agreement remain outstanding for a period of -- (-------) days from the due date, the Licensee shall be liable to pay such arrears together with interest thereon @ -% per month. till the date of payment and if such arrears remain outstanding beyond --- month, then this agreement shall stand cancelled and terminated, and the Licensee shall vacate themselves from the said premises immediately.

 

26.                        It is hereby agreed and declared that these present are granted on the express condition that if the monthly license fee compensation or any part thereof payable by the Licensee under these presents shall be in arrears for the space for -- (---) consecutive months after the same have become due and payable, whether the same shall have been demanded or not or if any of the covenants, conditions or stipulations herein contained and on the part of the Licensee to be observed and performed shall not be so observed or performed by the Licensee then in such event, it shall be lawful for the Licensors or any person or persons duly authorized by it in that behalf, to take possession of the Licensed Premises and thereupon this contract shall terminate and the security deposit shall stand forfeited.

 

27.                        It is hereby agreed that if any of the covenants, conditions or stipulations herein contained on the part of the Licensors to be observed and performed shall not be so observed or performed by the Licensors then in such event, it shall be lawful for the Licensee to issue a termination notice. Also in case of breach of terms of this Agreement the Licensor can terminate this agreement.

 

28.                        The Licensee shall have an option to terminate this agreement by giving -- (-----------) days notice in writing to the Licensors of their intention to do so, provided however that such notice shall not be given during the first ------- (--) months of the license period. On the termination of this license period, the licensee shall vacate and hand over vacant and peaceful position of the said premises to the Licensors in good condition, subject to normal wear and tear and only thereafter the license fee would cease to be payable to the Licensors.

 

REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT

 

29.                        The License shall clear all dues to Tata Power, the services used in the Licensed Premises during the period of this agreement.

 

30.                        The Security Deposit above shall remain with the Licensors as Security Deposit without interest and shall be refunded after deducting there from amounts, if any, due from the Licensee to the Licensors, by the Licensors on the Licensee handing back possession of the Licensed Premises to the Licensors either upon expiry or early determination of this Agreement.

 

31.                        If the Licensee delays or fails to hand over vacant and peaceful possession of the Licensed Premises on the expiry or earlier determination of the Agreement, the Licensee will be considered a trespasser and be liable to pay a penal compensation of equivalent license fee per month over and above the monthly license fee till such time the Licensee is in illegal use possession of the Licenses Premises. This penal compensation will increase at the compounded rate of  --% per month during the illegal occupation of the premises.

 

32.                        In case of the Licensors failing to refund to the Licensee the amount of Security Deposit simultaneously with the Licensee offering vacant possession of the Licensed Premises to the Licensors on termination or sooner determination of the Agreement, the Licensee shall continue to be in possession of the Licensed Premises without having to pay any license fee and/or other charges and the Licensee shall be entitled to interest @ --% per month. on the amount of security deposit, interest will be payable till such time the security deposit is refunded by the Licensors to the licenses. Licensee will be entitled to interest from the date of the offering the vacant possession of the Licensed Premises till the date of refund of the deposit.

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

33.                        The Licensors on termination of this Agreement shall be entitled to retain with them a reasonable sum out of the security deposit which shall be mutually decided and agreed between the Licensors and the Licensee based on the average of three preceding previous bills received and paid by the Licensee to Tata Power to meet the charges for electricity and telephone etc usage consumed by the Licensee immediately preceding the date on which the premises were handed-over to the Licensors, for which the  bills may be raised later by Reliance Energy and MTNL etc and pay the balance security deposit to the Licensee immediately. Further, out of the amount retained for meeting the said obligation, balance, if any, after meeting the obligation towards electricity charges, telephone charges shall be refunded to the Licensee, within ---------- (--)days from the date of payment thereof by the Licensor to the concerned authorities.

 

34.                        Any Stamp duty, registration or any other charges payable on this Agreement or duplicates, currently or in future, shall be borne and shared equally between the Licensee and the Licensors.

 

35.                        Any indulgence shown by Licensors to the Licensee at any time shall be without prejudice to the strict rights of Licensors under these presents and shall not be taken as waiver or as a precedent or ground of defense by the Licensee.

 

36.                        Any difference, dispute that may arise between the parties hereto in respect of this agreement or relating to the said Licensed Premises, shall at the first instance be amicably resolved between the parties, failing which the dispute shall be referred to arbitration of such one arbitrator as the Licensors and the Licensee may agree upon or otherwise two arbitrators, one to be appointed by each party and the decision of the arbitrator or the umpire appointed by the arbitrators shall be final and binding in accordance with the provisions of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996 or any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof. The Arbitration proceedings will be held and conducted at ----------.

 

 

37.                        The Licensee is permitted to use existing Loft as well as make new Loft Floor in the said premises with permission of Society and Municipal Authorities and the cost shall be totally paid by the Licensee with the prior intimation to the Licensor.

 

38.                        This agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Courts at ---------

 

39.                        Any notice required to be served hereunder shall be sufficiently served on the Licensee, if served by Registered Post at its office at the Licensed Premises and shall be sufficiently served on the Licensors, if served by Registered Post at their address written hereinabove.

 

 

THIS SCHEDULE OF THE PREMISES ABOVE REFERRED TO:

 

The premises hereinabove referred to as occupy Gala No. --, on the ------ floor, ------- Industrial Estate, ---------, ---------, ----------, admeasuring ---- Sq. ft. Carpet area of the building.

 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE SET OUT THEIR RESPECTIVE HANDS THE DAY, MONTH AND YEAR HEREINABOVE WRITTEN:

 

SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the

Within named Licensors

Mrs. -----------

In the presence of…………

 

WITNESSES:

1)

 

2)

 

 

SIGNED AND DELIVERED by the

Within named Licensee

M/s. ------- Fresh Products Pvt. Ltd.,

Through its Authorised signatory

Mr. -----------

In the presence of……….

WITNESS:

1)

 

2)

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIPT

 

RECEIVED WITH THANKS FROM M/s. ------- Fresh Products Pvt. Ltd., d a sum of Rs. ----------/- (Rupees ---------- Only) vide Cheque/DD No ___________ Dated ________________20-- Drawn on ______________ towards interest free security deposit as per terms of this “LEAVE AND LICENCE” Agreement Dated ______ day of _____________ 20--.

 

I say received,

 

 

 

 

Mrs. --------------

1.

 

2.

         

 

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