The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlord and Tenants Act, 2017

The Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act 2017 has been enacted on the lines of model Tenancy Act indicated by the Government of India. The Act repeals the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960. The new legislation aims to regulate the tenancy of buildings as per the terms and conditions of the tenancy agreement executed by the land lords and the tenants and also to safe guard the interest of the land lords and the tenants in case of disputes. As per the provisions of this law, all tenancy agreements should be written agreements and shall be compulsorily register with the Rent Authority.

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