{"id":12352,"date":"2020-10-05T06:41:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T06:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/?p=12352"},"modified":"2023-11-20T05:30:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T05:30:59","slug":"rights-and-duties-of-tenants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/10\/rights-and-duties-of-tenants\/","title":{"rendered":"Rights &#038; Duties of Tenants In A Housing Society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rights-Duties-of-Tenants-In-A-Housing-Society.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rights-Duties-of-Tenants-In-A-Housing-Society.jpg 850w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rights-Duties-of-Tenants-In-A-Housing-Society-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rights-Duties-of-Tenants-In-A-Housing-Society-150x79.jpg 150w, https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rights-Duties-of-Tenants-In-A-Housing-Society-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fun fact:<\/strong> Did you know that in a standard gated community, close to 40% of the resident population is tenants? In such a scenario, where tenancy is increasing with a constant moving workforce population, it is extremely important for all parties to be aware of the<strong> rights of tenants<\/strong> and their duties in the community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the responsibility of the <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/association\/erpfeatures\/management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"society management (opens in a new tab)\">society management<\/a> to acquaint all residents, owners and tenants alike, of all the laws and regulations that govern the relationship of a tenant and owner. This clear communication ensures a healthy social fabric of the community and at large a healthy tenancy practice in the country.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69cffbde09f9f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69cffbde09f9f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/10\/rights-and-duties-of-tenants\/#Rights_of_Tenants_and_their_duties\" >Rights of Tenants and their duties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/10\/rights-and-duties-of-tenants\/#The_Rights_Of_Tenants\" >The Rights Of Tenants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/10\/rights-and-duties-of-tenants\/#The_Duties_Of_Tenants\" >The Duties Of Tenants<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/10\/rights-and-duties-of-tenants\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/2020\/10\/rights-and-duties-of-tenants\/#Get_in_Touch_with_Our_Product_Experts\" >Get in Touch with Our Product Experts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rights_of_Tenants_and_their_duties\"><\/span><strong>Rights of Tenants and their duties <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rights_Of_Tenants\"><\/span><strong>The Rights<\/strong> Of <strong>Tenants<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">1. <strong>Legal Agreement <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Every tenant is within their complete right to demand for a written agreement clearly stating the terms and conditions of the tenancy. Such a document comprise the following basic information along with suitable add ons:<br>a. Name of Landlord(s)<br>b. Name of Tenant(s)<br>c. Move-in Date<br>d. Validity of Agreement<br>e. Agreed Rent, Maintenance Charges, Electricity &amp; Water charges<br>f. Agreed Security Deposit (This is refundable after agreed deductions)<br>g. Compulsory deductions on Security Deposit like Painting charges<br>h. Itemised list of furnishings<br>i. Notice Period for Vacating house<br>j. Percentage of rent increase on Agreement renewal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">2. <strong>Property Maintenance <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the tenant and owner are jointly responsible for maintaining the property. The tenant has no right to cause any major structural modifications to the property without the explicit written permission of the owner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barring the normal wear and tear, any major damage to the property must be immediately informed to the owner. Expenses for rectifying such damage must be borne either by the tenant (in case, the damage was caused due to their negligence) or by the owner (in case the damage is the result of a structural infirmity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">3. <strong>Uninhabitable Conditions <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tenant feels and can prove that the maintenance cost of the property is exceeding 50% of the agreed rent, they are entirely within their rights to vacate the property with only a 15 days notice period, with their security deposit completely refunded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">5. <strong>Right To Privacy <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the apartment unit is leased to the tenant, the owner has no authority to enter the apartment without the prior permission of the tenant. It shall be a breach of the right to privacy of the tenant and the tenant shall be within their rights to vacate the property immediately with complete security deposit. Surprise house checks also fall in the category of breaching the right to privacy. The owner must inform 24 hours before for any visits. Also the tenant has the right to refuse such visits if they are beyond the time frame of 7:00 a.m. &#8211; 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">5. <strong>Essential Services <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Under no circumstances, including non payment of dues, can the owner withhold the supply of water, power, car parking, sanitary services to the tenant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">6. Tenant Eviction <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In case the owner feels unable to continue the lease agreement, they must provide a minimum of one month notice to the tenants to vacate the premises. Similarly, a tenant can be asked to vacate the property if dues have not been paid for two consecutive months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">7. <strong>Security Deposit <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In accordance to the <a href=\"http:\/\/mohua.gov.in\/upload\/uploadfiles\/files\/Draft%20Model%20Tenancy%20Act%2C%202019(1).pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Model Tenancy Act<\/a>, the owner can charge only Three Months\u2019 Rent as a refundable security deposit. This deposit is to be refunded within a month of the property being vacated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebetterindia.com\/170784\/house-rent-laws-rights-tenant-owner-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You can visit this link to read about the laws in more details.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Duties_Of_Tenants\"><\/span><strong>The Duties<\/strong> Of <strong>Tenants<\/strong>  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">1. <strong>Follow Society Bye-Laws <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The tenant is duty bound to follow all the rules and regulations as stated in the <a href=\"https:\/\/adda.io\/blog\/housing-society-laws-bye-laws\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bye-laws (opens in a new tab)\">bye-laws<\/a> of their housing society of residence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">2. <strong>Cooperation <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The tenant must show a spirit of cooperation with their neighbours. They should not undertake any activities that shall cause unnecessary distress to their neighbours like loud parties, transaction of questionable activities, misbehaviour.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">3. <strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Like any other resident, the tenant too is responsible to not cause any intentional damage to the common or private property. In case of an unintentional damage, they must own up the responsibility to fix it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">4. <strong>Do Not Sublet <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A tenant does not have the authority to sublet their apartment units in case of non occupancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">5. <strong>Communication <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the foremost duty of a tenant to always maintain a clean line of communication with their owner to avoid any misunderstandings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\">6. <strong>Handover <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Towards the approaching end of the agreement and in the event there\u2019s no intention of renewal, the tenant must inform the owner 30 days before vacating the property. The tenant must physically handover the keys to the owner after an inspection of the property has been completed in the presence of both parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-very-dark-gray-color has-text-color\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is really quite simple to rent out your apartment. And tenancy can be a great way of ensuring your property becomes a regular income asset for you. 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