At a glance
For premises governed by the Act, entry is subject to specified purposes and notice requirements, with an emergency exception. Ownership does not remove every tenant-protection condition.
General legal-awareness information for Jammu & Kashmir. Applicability, forum and any time limit depend on the governing law and the complete facts. Prepared 2026-10-24. Applies to premises and proceedings governed by the J&K Tenancy Act, 2025; check exclusions and saved cases.
Law and context
Section 17 generally requires at least twenty-four hours’ written or electronic notice identifying the day, time and reason. It restricts ordinary entry outside the statutory hours and provides for specified emergencies.
Practical next step
Keep the inspection request, stated purpose and agreed arrangements. Raise genuine access difficulties constructively and preserve a factual account of any disputed entry.
Important qualifications
This page does not authorise denying every inspection or forcing entry. The agreement, statutory purpose and emergency facts must be considered.
Document checklist
- Agreement
- Entry notice
- Purpose and timing record
- Relevant emergency or dispute facts
Sources
General information. The appropriate course depends on the complete facts, documents and applicable law. Editorial process and website disclaimer.