The PUNJAB RENT ACT NO 13 OF 2012
punjab · 2013
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Punjab Rent Act, 1995
- S. 2This section defines key terms used in the Punjab Rent Act, including "landlord," "lawful increase," "non-residential premises," and "premises."
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- S. 4Section 4 mandates written rental agreements and registration for rent agreements in Punjab, overriding older property and registration laws.
- S. 5Section 5 of the Punjab Rent Act 2012 provides rules for tenancy inheritance upon a tenant's death, favoring family members for up to ten years.
- S. 6Geyser repairs
- S. 7Circuit breakers repairs
- S. 8Section 8 mandates tenants to pay landlord maintenance charges and pro rata property tax, and landlords can recover tenant's utility charges.
- S. 9Section 9 allows landlords to increase rent by up to 10% of non-decorative improvement costs, while tenants can claim rent reduction if premises deteriorate.
- S. 10Section 10 mandates landlords to provide written notice to tenants for lawful rent revisions due after property improvements.
- S. 11Replacement of knobs and locks of doors, cub-boards, windows, etc
- S. 12Replacement of flynets
- S. 13Section 13 mandates tenants to pay rent by the 15th of the following month, with late payment incurring 15% interest, and requires landlords to provide written receipts for cash payments.
- S. 14Section 14 allows tenants to deposit rent with the Rent Authority if the landlord refuses to accept it, detailing the deposit process and conditions for withdrawal.
- S. 15Removal of plant growth from roof and walls
- S. 16Section 16 outlines the conditions under which rent deposits are not admissions of correctness and the forfeiture process if not withdrawn within five years.
- S. 17Section 17 mandates landlords to maintain premises in tenantable condition and allows tenants to repair and deduct costs if landlords fail to do so within three months.
- S. 18Section 18 mandates tenants to maintain premises and allows landlords to repair and recover costs if tenants neglect necessary repairs.
- S. 19Section 19 prohibits landlords and tenants from cutting off essential supplies or services without just cause and allows complaints to Rent Authority for restoration.
- S. 20Section 20 protects tenants from eviction unless the tenant fails to pay rent for three consecutive months or uses the premises for an unauthorized purpose.
- S. 21Section 21 allows a person or their family to reclaim immediate possession of their leased premises if they are required to vacate government-allotted housing due to owning another local authority residence.
- S. 22Section 22 allows members of armed forces to apply for immediate possession of leased premises upon retirement or death of a service member.
- S. 23Section 23 allows retired or soon-to-retire Central or State Government employees to apply for immediate possession of leased premises for their own use.
- S. 24Section 24 allows widows, handicapped persons, old persons, freedom fighters, and NRIs to reclaim immediate possession of their premises.
- S. 25Section 25 mandates tenants to pay rent during eviction proceedings and outlines procedures for rent disputes and false claims.
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- S. 27Section 27 allows tenants to sublet premises with landlord's consent and notify them of sub-tenancy creation and termination.
- S. 28Section 28 deems a sub-tenant to become a direct tenant if the landlord evicts the main tenant but not the sub-tenant.
- S. 29Section 29 prohibits landlords from re-letting premises for three years after recovery unless Rent Authority permission is obtained.
- S. 30Section 30 allows tenants to retain occupancy if landlords delay repairs, with compensation if work isn't started within three months.
- S. 31Section 31 allows landlords to reclaim premises after a limited tenancy if tenant doesn't vacate, with certain restrictions on consecutive permissions.
- S. 32Section 32 allows the Rent Authority to evict tenants and others from premises if the landlord needs them for employees or institutional use.
- S. 33(1) The landlord shall have the right to construct further storeys on the roof
- S. 34The section allows the Rent Authority to direct severance of vacant land, place landlord in possession, determine tenant's rent, and make other orders if no hardship to tenant.
- S. 35Section 35 mandates that upon termination of a tenant's interest and a Rent Authority order for possession, the landlord must evict all occupants to regain vacant premises.
- S. 36The section allows the State Government to establish and define the jurisdiction of Rent Authorities under the Punjab Rent Act.
- S. 37Section 37 grants the Rent Authority powers similar to a Civil Court to manage rent proceedings, including summoning witnesses and examining documents.
- S. 38Section 38 outlines the application process and fees for the Punjab Rent Authority, aligning with the Court Fees Act.
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- S. 65Section corrects clerical or arithmetical errors in rent orders by appellate or rent authorities on application.
- S. 66Section 66 makes final any order by the Rent Authority or appeal order under the Punjab Rent Act.
- S. 67Section 67 outlines penalties for landlords and tenants violating specific provisions of the Punjab Rent Act, including fines and imprisonment.
- S. 68Section 68 prohibits civil courts from hearing rent-related matters and injunctions against actions by the Rent Authority.
- S. 69Rent Authorities under the Punjab Rent Act are considered public servants under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 70Section protects Rent Authorities from legal actions for good faith actions under the Act.
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- S. 73Section 73 allows the Punjab Government to issue orders to resolve Act implementation issues, but only within two years of the Act's commencement.
- S. 74Section 74 empowers the Punjab Government to make rules for implementing the Act and requires these rules to be presented to the Vidhan Sabha for review.
- S. 75Section 75 repeals previous rent laws in Punjab and preserves certain provisions from them.
- S. 1956(iv) of the dissolution of the corporate body other than a company in case the tenant is such a corporate body