This section talks about the rights and responsibilities of the landlord (lessor) and the tenant (lessee) in a rental agreement. Unless there's a different agreement or local custom, both parties have specific duties towards each other.
A rents a house to B. Unless the rental agreement says otherwise, A (landlord) is responsible for major repairs, and B (tenant) is responsible for paying rent and maintaining the property.
- •As a tenant, you have the right to a habitable living space.
- •As a landlord, you have the right to receive rent on time.
- •Both parties have the right to know the terms of the lease agreement.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, with 3 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Transfer of Property Act
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