Giving up of vacant possession by the tenant

Giving up of vacant possession by the tenant.—

1. (1) On the expiration of the period of the tenancy, the termination of the tenancy by notice or otherwise, the tenant shall be liable to hand over vacant possession of the premises to the landlord in the same condition as it was at the time of commencement of the tenancy, allowing for reasonable wear and tear: Provided that where the tenant fails to hand over the possession of the premises, the landlord shall be entitled to recover from the tenant, the rent of the premises at double the rate for the period of his continued occupation until he gives vacant possession of the premises to the landlord.
2. (2) Where the tenant fails to vacate the premises on the expiry of the period of tenancy or termination of the tenancy, the landlord shall be entitled to approach the Rent Court for an order of eviction against the tenant.