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Does 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…
Civil & PropertyRent payable and the agreed payment period
Record the rent, charges and payment period in the agreement. A ledger should distinguish rent from deposits, utilities and other sums.
Civil & PropertyRevising rent under a tenancy agreement
Start with the agreement's rent-revision terms. Do not assume that either side can impose any percentage merely because market rents have changed.
Civil & PropertyRent receipts and electronic payment records
Keep evidence identifying the period and charge paid. A transfer record is most useful when it can be matched to the agreement and rent ledger.
Civil & PropertyWhen a landlord refuses to accept rent
Preserve genuine payment attempts and obtain advice on the statutory payment or deposit process. Keeping money privately is not necessarily the same as making a…
Civil & PropertyRepairs and maintenance responsibilities in rented premises
Read the agreement together with the Act's repair allocation. A defect, agreed improvement and damage caused by a party can raise different obligations.
Civil & PropertyA tenant's duty to care for the premises
Keep the premises reasonably cared for and report damage in writing. Ordinary use and negligent or intentional damage should be distinguished on the evidence.