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THE UTTARAKHAND TENANCY ACT, 2021

The Uttarakhand Tenancy Act, 2021

Civil202146 sections8 chapters

This law governs rental agreements in Uttarakhand by mandating that landlords and tenants sign written contracts and register them with a Rent Authority within two months. It applies to private residential and commercial premises, excluding government-owned or religious properties unless specifically agreed upon. The Act protects both parties by defining the duration of tenancy, outlining rights for successors in case of death, and regulating sub-letting. It provides a clear legal framework to prevent disputes and ensure fair tenancy practices across the state.

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Chapter I PRELIMINARY →

  1. 3Act 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. 7Sub-letting

Chapter III RENT →

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

Chapter IV RIGHTS 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. 27Special provision regarding vacant land.
  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. 31Power 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. 44Power to make rules
  7. 45Laying of rules
  8. 47Repeal and savings

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