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Property LawBasic 8 min · 4 steps

Tenant Rights: When Your Landlord Breaks the Law

किरायेदार के अधिकार

Illegal eviction, rent hike without notice, deposit not returned — your rights and the exact steps to take under the Rent Control Act.

National Legal Aid Helpline: 15100

  1. Understand Your Tenancy Type

    किरायेदारी का प्रकार समझें

    Check your rental agreement. Are you under the Rent Control Act or the Model Tenancy Act? Rent Control Act gives stronger protections.

  2. Collect All Evidence

    साक्ष्य एकत्र करें

    Gather: rent agreement, receipts, communications, photos of property condition.

  3. Send a Legal Notice

    कानूनी नोटिस भेजें

    Send a lawyer's notice demanding relief. Give 15 days to respond.

  4. Approach the Rent Controller

    किराया नियंत्रक के पास जाएं

    File a petition for protection or refund.