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Lakshadweep Tenancy Regulation, 2023

The Lakshadweep Tenancy Regulation, 2023

Civil202347 sections8 chapters

The Lakshadweep Tenancy Regulation, 2023, establishes a legal framework for renting residential and commercial premises in the Union territory of Lakshadweep. It mandates that all tenancy agreements be in writing and informed to the Rent Authority. The Act sets limits on security deposits, defines the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants regarding repairs and maintenance, and outlines specific grounds for eviction. It creates specialized bodies—the Rent Authority, Rent Court, and Rent Tribunal—to resolve disputes efficiently. This regulation provides clarity for property owners and tenants, ensuring that rental transactions are documented, transparent, and governed by clear legal procedures.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 1Short title, extent and commencement
  2. 2Regulation shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
  3. 3Regulation not to apply to certain premises

Chapter II TENANCY →

  1. 4Tenancy agreement
  2. 5Period of tenancy
  3. 6Rights and obligations of successor in case of death
  4. 7Restriction on sub-letting

Chapter III RENT →

  1. 8Rent payable
  2. 9Revision of rent
  3. 10Rent Authority to determine revised rent in case of dispute
  4. 11Security deposit

Chapter IV RIGHT AND OBLIGATIONS OF LANDLORD AND TENANT →

  1. 12Original tenancy agreement to be retained by landlord and tenant
  2. 13Rent and other charges payable and receipt for payment thereof
  3. 14Deposit of rent with Rent Authority
  4. 15Repair and maintenance of property
  5. 16Tenant to look after premises
  6. 17Entry into premises
  7. 18Information as to property manager
  8. 19Duties of property manager and consequences of violation of duties
  9. 20Withholding essential supply or service

Chapter V EVICTION AND RECOVERY OF POSSESSION OF PREMISES BY LANDLORD →

  1. 21Eviction and recovery of possession of premises by landlord
  2. 22Eviction and recovery of possession of premises in case of death of landlord
  3. 23Enhancement of rent in case of refusal by tenant to vacate
  4. 24Refund of advance rent by landlord
  5. 25Payment of rent during eviction proceedings
  6. 26Permission to build additional structures
  7. 27Provided that such improvement or additional structure shall not decrease or diminish or deteriorate the accommodation or housing services in the premises which may cause undue hardship to the tenant.
  8. 28Vacant possession to landlord
  9. 29Provisions regarding notice of giving up possession by tenant

Chapter VI RENT AUTHORITIES, THEIR POWERS AND APPEALS →

  1. 30Rent Authority
  2. 31Powers and procedure of Rent Authority
  3. 32Appeals

Chapter VII RENT COURTS AND RENT TRIBUNALS →

  1. 33Rent Court
  2. 34Rent Tribunal
  3. 35Procedure to be followed in Rent Court and Rent Tribunal
  4. 36Powers of Rent Court and Rent Tribunal
  5. 37Appeal to Rent Tribunal
  6. 38Execution of order

Chapter VIII MISCELLANEOUS →

  1. 39Officers and other employees of Rent Authority, Rent Court and Rent Tribunal
  2. 40Jurisdiction of civil courts barred in respect of certain matters
  3. 41Court fees
  4. 42Members, etc., to be public servants
  5. 43Protection of action taken in good faith
  6. 44Regulation in addition to and not in derogation of any other law
  7. 45Power to make rules
  8. 46Laying of rules
  9. 47Power to remove difficulties

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