Articles in this category When land lord Refund of Security to Tenant? In case landlord fails to refund the security. In this situation, a tenant will have to file a civil suit before the civil court. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate When land lord Evict his property from Tenant? Landlord can ask for tenant’s eviction in case: Tenancy period has been expired. Tenant has failed to pay rent. Tenant has breached the tenancy agreement. Tenant has used the premises for a purpose t... What is Sub-letting? Sub-letting is to re-transfer the rented premises to any other party without the consent of landlord. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate Do tenancy agreements need to be witnessed? Yes it needs to be witnessed. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate What is Fair Rent? When it comes to deciding on fair rent, there are several factors that one must take into consideration. The current rent of the similar buildings in the immediate locality at that time during the ye... How to valid a Rent or Tenancy Agreement? Tenancy or Rent agreement can be made for any period agreed between the parties. However, if such an agreement is for a year or exceeding one year, it must be registered under the Registration Act, 19... Is a verbal tenancy agreement legal? No, these types of agreement are not recommended by Rent Laws. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate When there is no written agreement of tenancy between landlord and tenant? What can land load do? If no written agreement of tenancy between landlord and tenant, land lord may suit for possession before a Civil Court shall be competent. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate If Rent agreement has been expired, now tenant has been overstaying. The agreement was not renewed; tenant now refuses to vacate house. What legal action can be taken? A landlord can move an application for eviction of tenant before Rent Controller or Competent Court. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate Can make rent agreement for more than 11 months or is it compulsory to make agreement for less than 11 months? Can make rent agreement for more than 11 months or is it compulsory to make agreement for less than 11 months? What can a tenant do if a landlord refuses to return his security? Tenant may file an application for refund of security therefore in such cases the tenant shall have to file a civil suit before the competent civil court. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocat... Who will pay taxes on the property, landlord or tenant? Tax, fee or charge will be paid by the landlord; however, if a landlord fails to pay a tax, fee or charge relating to the premises then tenant shall pay such charges and will be entitled to reimbursem... What is subletting? Can a tenant without consent of landlord sublet rented premises? Subletting is an act where tenant re-transfers the rented premises to any other person. Tenant cannot sublet rented premises without the consent of landlord. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advo... What is subletting? Can a tenant without consent of landlord sublet rented premises? Subletting is an act where tenant re-transfers the rented premises to any other person. Tenant cannot sublet rented premises without the consent of landlord. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advo... How does the eviction of tenant take place according to Rent law? A landlord may seek eviction of the tenant if period of tenancy has expired; tenant has failed to pay rent, tenant has committed breach of tenancy agreement; tenant has used the premises for a purpos... If mode of payment is not mentioned in the tenancy agreement? If mode of payment is not mentioned in the tenancy agreement then tenant shall pay the rent to the landlord by paying cash, through money order, or deposit in the bank account of the landlord. This ... What is the mode of payment of rent? Tenant shall pay or tender the rent to the landlord in the mode and by the date mentioned in the tenancy agreement and if the date is not mentioned then not later than tenth day of the following month... Who is responsible for registration of the tenancy agreement before Rent Registrar? Landlord is responsible to present the agreement before the rent Registrar for registration. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate How is tenancy agreement made? There is no prescribed format for a tenancy agreement. The contents of the tenancy are up to the landlord and the tenant. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate What is tenancy or Rent agreement? Tenancy agreement is an agreement in writing between landlord and tenant by which landlord lets out his premises to a tenant. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Saman Advocate Who will pay taxes on the property, landlord or tenant? Tax, fee or charge will be paid by the landlord; however, if a landlord fails to pay a tax, fee or charge relating to the premises then tenant shall pay such charges and will be entitled to reimbursem... Can make rent agreement for more than 11 months or is it compulsory to make agreement for less than 11 months? An agreement of tenancy can be made for any period agreed between the parties. If such an agreement is for a year or exceeding one year then such agreement requires registration under the Registration... Question: Definition of tenant? Answer: Tenant means a person who holds land of another in consideration of some money or thing of value paid or payable in future. This FAQ is prepared Question: Person includes in the definition of tenant: Answer: Legal heirs of tenant also includes in the definition of a tenant. Thus in the event of death of tenant who continue to be in occupation of the premises, tenant who conti... Question: Definition of landlord: Answer: landlord means any person for the time being entitle to receive rent in respect of any building or rented land whether on his own account or on behalf of or for the benefits of any o... Question: Definition of Pagri: Answer: Pagri includes any amount received by a landlord at the time of grant or renewal of a tenancy except advance rent or security. Question: Definition of Rent: Answer: Rent includes arrears of rent, a utility bill and any amount that may be payable by a tenant in relation to the tenancy. This FAQ is prepared by Sadia Sa Question: Obligation of landlord: Answer: landlord shall provided copy of the tenancy agreement to the tenant, repair the tenancy as may be necessary, pay tax, fee or charge levied on the premises, landlord shall not enter t... Question: Obligation of Tenant: Answer: Tenant shall keep the premises clean, Use the premises accordance with the purpose of letting out, on the termination of tenancy handover the possession to landlord, not cause Nuisan... Question: If a landlord interferes with the amenities of tenant, how can tenant take action against the landlord? Answer: If a landlord interferes with the amenities of tenant, the tenant can make an application to rent controller complying interference. Question: Content of Tenancy Agreement: Answer: A tenancy agreement shall contain: Particular of th Question: where the date of payment is not mentioned in the tenancy agreement? Answer: In case where the date of payment is not mentioned in the tenancy agreement, the tenant shall pay the rent not later than tenth day of the following month. Question: where the mode of payment is not mentioned in the tenancy agreement? Answer: in case where the mode of payment is not mentioned in the tenancy agreement, a tenant shall pay the rent to the landlord through money order or deposit in the bank account of the lan... Question: Payment of Rent: Answer: A tenant shall pay the rent to the landlord in the mode and by the date mentioned in the tenancy agreement.