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The Andhra Pradesh Residential and Non-Residential Premises Tenancy Act, 2017

The Andhra Pradesh Residential and Non-Residential Premises Tenancy Act, 2017

Civil201739 sections8 chapters

The Andhra Pradesh Residential and Non-Residential Premises Tenancy Act, 2017 regulates rental agreements, rent revisions, security deposits, and eviction procedures for residential and commercial properties across Andhra Pradesh. It applies directly to property owners, tenants, and real estate property managers throughout the state. By standardizing written tenancy contracts, setting clear rules for rent payment and security deposits, and establishing dedicated Rent Authorities for dispute resolution, this legislation balances landlord and tenant rights. It ensures legal protection, prevents arbitrary rent hikes or unlawful evictions, and fosters a transparent, predictable rental market for ordinary citizens.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Definitions

Chapter II TENANCY AGREEMENT →

  1. 3Tenancy agreement
  2. 4Period of tenancy
  3. 5Hereditary succession

Chapter III TENANCY AUTHORITY →

  1. 6Rent payable
  2. 7Revision of rent

Chapter IV RENT AUTHORITY →

  1. 8Notice of revision of rent
  2. 9Rent Authority to fix or revise rent
  3. 10Security deposit
  4. 11Receipt to be given for rent paid
  5. 12Deposit of rent with the Rent Authority

Chapter V TENANCY, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE →

  1. 13Time limit for filing application and procedure
  2. 14Provided that it shall be open to the Rent Court to direct the tenant to pay mesne profits for the period of occupation of the premises after the expiry of the tenancy or termination of the tenancy.
  3. 15Provided that such payment or deposit shall be made by the tenant within one month of the amount becoming due.
  4. 16Duties of landlord and tenant
  5. 17Eviction of tenant
  6. 18Eviction due to non-payment of rent
  7. 19Refund of advance rent by landlord

Chapter VI RENT COURT AND RENT TRIBUNAL →

  1. 20Giving up of vacant possession by the tenant
  2. 21Compensation in case of non-vacancy
  3. 22Refund of security deposit on termination of tenancy
  4. 23Subjecting the premises to subletting
  5. 24Right of landlord to enter the premises
  6. 25Replacement and white washing
  7. 26Cutting off or withholding essential supply or service
  8. 27Rent Court and Rent Tribunal
  9. 28Procedure of Rent Court and Rent Tribunal
  10. 29Jurisdiction of Rent Court
  11. 30Execution of the order
  12. 31Appeal
  13. 32Time limit for disposal of application or appeal
  14. 33Jurisdiction of civil courts barred

Chapter VII EVICTION OF TENANT →

  1. 34Court fee
  2. 35Members etc. to be public servants
  3. 36Protection of action taken in good faith

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 37Power to remove difficulties
  2. 38Power to make rules
  3. 39Repeal and savings

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