Landlord & tenant
Tenancy agreements, rent, possession and premises-related disputes. The first step is to understand the facts, the relevant documents and the stage your matter has reached.
Matters within this area
- Tenancy documentation
- Rent and possession disputes
- Premises handover and deposits
What to bring
Bring the complete papers, including attachments and previous responses. Useful starting documents can include the following.
- Lease or rent documents
- Rent receipts and payment records
- Notices, correspondence and relevant orders
Questions before we speak
How do I arrange a conversation?
Call or email the office with your preferred time and a brief description of the subject. Arrange the discussion before sending sensitive documents.
Can you assess the likely result from a short message?
A meaningful assessment depends on the facts, complete documents, applicable law and procedural stage. A short message is a starting point for arranging that review.
Guides for this area
Browse all 25 guidesDoes the J&K Tenancy Act, 2025 apply to the premises?
Check the premises, relationship, exclusions and any saved proceeding first. The Act came into force on 15 February 2026, but that does not make every occupation…
Civil & PropertyExisting tenancy cases and the 2025 Act’s savings clause
Identify the statute and status of the existing proceeding at commencement. Do not replace its legal framework simply because a new tenancy Act is now in force.
Civil & PropertyA written tenancy agreement under J&K’s 2025 Act
For premises governed by the Act, post-commencement letting requires a written agreement and statutory information to the Rent Authority. A private oral…
Civil & PropertyInforming the Rent Authority of a tenancy agreement
Section 4 requires joint information within two months of the agreement. If the parties fail to inform jointly, it provides a separate-information step within the…
Civil & PropertyKeeping original tenancy agreements
The Act calls for the agreement to be signed in duplicate, with an original retained by each side. Keep all schedules and later written changes with it.
Civil & PropertySecurity deposits under J&K’s 2025 tenancy law
For tenancies governed by section 11, the deposit ceiling differs between residential and non-residential premises. Record the actual payment and its purpose…