Natural disasters create complex legal issues for tenants regarding rent, repairs, and tenancy termination. The Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the Model Tenancy Act, 2021, outline tenant and landlord rights during force majeure events.
Millions of Indian tenants face rent hikes and eviction threats. Landlord powers depend on tenancy agreements and state laws. A written agreement is crucial for protection against arbitrary actions and rent increases.
Indian tenancy laws mandate a legal process for eviction, prohibiting landlords from forceful removal. Key steps include a written rental agreement, serving a formal eviction notice (15 days for monthly, 6 months for yearly tenancies), and adhering to specific grounds like non-payment of rent or lease expiry. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, aims to modernize these regulations.
Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes preventing residents from retrieving belongings from the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court estate, as packing efforts enter their 10th day. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing stated the government would make alternative arrangements if consensus on entry quotas cannot be reached. Residents of four blocks have been visiting their flats under government arrangements over the past nine days.
