At a glance
Ask for the manager's authority and role before treating every instruction or payment request as the landlord's direction. Keep genuine authorisation with the tenancy record.
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
Sections 18 and 19 of the J&K Tenancy Act address information about the property manager and the manager’s functions and responsibilities. The authority’s purposes and duration can matter in a payment, notice or repair dispute.
Practical next step
Obtain the stated manager details and authorisation, confirm the relevant role through a reliable channel and keep communications together. Flag conduct said to exceed authority with specific evidence.
Important qualifications
Do not assume that an unauthorised agent’s demand changes the agreement. This guide does not determine liability or the appropriate order against a manager.
Document checklist
- Manager authorisation
- Landlord communication
- Relevant instructions
- Payment or repair dispute record
Sources
General information. The appropriate course depends on the complete facts, documents and applicable law. Editorial process and website disclaimer.