It is often seen that due to some reason or the other, there is a rift between the landlord and the tenant. Sometimes it even reaches the court. Finding a rented house and living there is a very complicated process. That is why people usually take a rented house after negotiating to avoid any kind of hassle. Many people also feel that the landlord has done a great favour by renting the house. This is the reason why tenants shy away from saying anything due to hesitation. Taking advantage of which the landlord comes down to his arbitrariness. Let us tell you that no landlord can act arbitrarily. There are very strict laws for this.
Let us tell you that the Tenant Law (Model Tenancy Act), 2021, protects the interests of both landlords and tenants. Under this law, some rights have been given to the landlords and some rights have also been given to the tenants. The main objective of this law is to create a balance between the rights and responsibilities of both the parties. Let us know what are the rights in the tenant law that every tenant should know.
Supply of essential services
Often, due to delay in rent, the landlord cuts off essential services like electricity and water. This is completely illegal. Landlords cannot cut off essential services like electricity and water under any circumstances. If this happens, the tenant can file a complaint.
1. Right to protection from eviction
Under this law, landlords cannot evict tenants arbitrarily. There is a rent agreement of 11 months. The important thing is that during this time the landlord cannot ask the tenant to vacate the house. He can be evicted only under some specific circumstances, such as not paying rent, the owner has sold the house or the tenant is violating the agreement. Otherwise, eviction cannot be done under any circumstances.
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2. There is a right to raise voice against the increase in rent
If the tenant feels that the landlord is increasing the rent without any reason, then he can raise his voice against it. Landlords cannot increase the rent arbitrarily or charge excessive fees without giving reasons. Under the law, landlords have to discuss before increasing the rent as well as give prior notice.
3. Landlords cannot come home without prior notice
The biggest right is that every tenant has the right to enjoy the rented property peacefully. No landlord can come home without prior notice. The important thing is that the landlord can come at the scheduled time only after the consent of the tenant.
4. The landlord is responsible for the cost of repairs
If any repair is to be done in the house, then it is the landlord’s responsibility to pay that expense. If the tenant himself takes the responsibility of getting the repair done, then the owner is bound to pay the same amount to the tenant.
5. Can ask for a receipt for payment
After paying the rent, the tenant can ask for a receipt from the landlord. The landlord cannot refuse to give it.
6. Terms of the rent agreement
The agreement between the landlord and the tenant mentions the security deposit along with the rent amount. The tenant can terminate his rent agreement by giving prior notice to the landlord.
7. Security deposit
The tenant can finally ask for his security deposit back after vacating the house or shop. After vacating the house, the owner cannot refuse to pay the security deposit. It is certain that in case of any damage, the landlord can deduct the appropriate amount from the deposit.
Let us tell you that under the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, tenants have been given certain rights. In case of any dispute or violation of their rights by the landlord, tenants have the right to seek legal recourse. They can approach the appropriate civil court or rent control authorities to redress grievances and enforce their rights.
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