Eviction Suits in India
                     Introducti
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• Eviction laws balance rights of 
both landlords and tenants.
• Prevents arbitrary     evictions
• Protects landlords' legal 
Eviction Suits in rightto reclaim property.
India
Landlords and Tenants' Rights, 
Protection, and Documentation
Presented by:  NRI 
Legal Services
Legal Framework Governing 
Evictions
1. Governed by: Model Tenancy Act, 2021 (varies 
by state).
2. Protection against arbitrary eviction.
3. Eviction only through Rent Controller.
4.Common grounds: non-payment, subletting,     
misuse, or personal need.
5. Mandatory notice period.
Rights of Landlords
1. Reclaim property for personal use or redevelopment.
2. Legal protection against rent defaults.
3. Landlord’s Must issue notice before initiating eviction.
1.Cannot be evicted without 
Rights and court order.
2.Right to fair rent—approach 
Protection of Rent Controller.
3.Right to habitable living 
Tenants conditions.
Documentation Required 
1.Rental Agreement 
for Eviction Suits
(written).
2.Eviction Notice.
3.Proof of Rent Default 
(receipts/bank 
statements).
4.Ownership Documents.
5.Filed Petition with Rent 
Controller.
Standard 
1.Serve legal notice to tenant.
Procedure for 2.File petition with Rent Controller if 
no compliance.
Eviction Suits 3.Court proceedings:
•  - Tenant reply & evidence.
•  - Hearings & final verdict.
4.Eviction Order executed with help of 
authorities
Recent 1. Mandatory written agreements.
Developments - 2.60-day deadline for eviction case 
resolution.
Model Tenancy 3.Balanced protection for both 
Act, 2021 parties.
Challenges in handling 
Model Tenancy Act
9
1. Delayed judicial processes.
2.Reluctance of states to adopt the new Act.
3.Lack of public awareness.
Conclusion
1. Eviction suits demand 
proper legal navigation.
2. Emphasis on documentation, 
due process, and legal 
compliance.
3. MTA 2021 can bring 
efficiency if widely adopted.
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