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Tenant & Landlord Rights

Governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, state Rent Control Acts, and Model Tenancy Act, 2021.

Tenant rights

  • Written rent agreement; registration mandatory if term > 11 months.
  • Security deposit typically capped at 2 months (residential) under Model Tenancy Act.
  • Cannot be evicted without proper legal notice.
  • Right to essential services (water, electricity) — cutting these is illegal.

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