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Sunday, March 15, 2026
TopicTenancy law

Topic: Tenancy law

Rent, security, maintenance — what could change for tenant & landlord under Model Tenancy Act

With a total of 47 sections and two schedules, the Model Tenancy Act proposes completely overhauling the legal framework of rental housing across the country. 

Cabinet clears Model Tenancy Act to encourage renting out vacant properties

Act proposes rent & duration of tenancy will be fixed by mutual consent between owner, tenant through written agreement. Model law, though, is not binding on states.

Modi govt finally proposes model tenancy law, both tenants & landlords to gain

The Modi govt’s proposed tenancy law is a ‘model act’, because land is a state subject and states will have the option to adapt or reject it.

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