Key Laws and regulations
The basic legislation governing the relationship between landlord and tenant in India is Rent Control Act, 1948. There is a different version of this act in each state, that has its purpose to manage property rental rates, and limit or prohibit evictions regardless of the will just for eviction. The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 and the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 are examples of this. The central government has also undertaken the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 aimed at establishing a new legal system for agreements between landlords and tenants by creating balance through transparency across all states. It aims at reforming the rental laws to modernise it, simplify dispute resolution process and promote formalisation of the market. But it is a model, so all the states must take up or even emulate it in their laws to make such an act applied.
Disagreements between property owners and renters can lead to landlord-tenant disputes that might inflict economic difficulties and break relationships. Tenants often feel overlooked by the government and face issues such as maintenance problems, threats of termination, eviction, and rent increases.
While protection against arbitrary eviction is a common feature of many statutory systems, such as the Rent Control Act, 1948 and various state laws, it requires a court order for eviction. In some cases, tenants are dislodged by force.
Such situations can sometimes result in injunction actions, with limited to initiated property damage calls, which end in jeopardy processes and precedent damages until paid from respective bills.
Speaking with a qualified lawyer will ensure that you understand your rights and the terms of any lease agreement. They can also offer advice on other avenues to explore when negotiating rent adjustments.
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