The rights of a tenant are primarily focused on rent control which is evidenced by the preamble to the state statutes. Under the existing law, the landlord does not possess the right to evict a tenant without showing ‘sufficient reason or cause’. It is only a substantial breach of lease agreement by the tenant that vests with the landlord the right to evict a tenant such as the subletting of the leased premises by the tenant when there is a duty not to do so. In states and union territories, where adopted, counter action may lie with the landlord if the allegations of accusations are found to be false in order to acquire an economic benefit. (The writer is an advocate)

Source: Economic Times October 27, 2021 16:54 UTC