#tenant eviction

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that under the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, a tenant’s defence is automatically struck out if admitted rent arrears are not deposited within 30 days of filing under Section 7(1), regardless of whether a rent dispute is pending under Section 7(2). This sets a strict compliance standard for tenants seeking to contest eviction, making timely deposit a non-negotiable precondition to legal defence.

Bombay High Court rules that a tenant's payment of rent to an assignee landlord constitutes attornment, estopping the tenant from disputing the landlord's derivative title under the Bombay Rent Act. The eviction decree is confirmed, granting the tenant six weeks to vacate the premises.

Calcutta High Court rules that a tenant's failure to deposit admitted rent arrears within the prescribed one-month period under Section 7(2) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, renders their application invalid, irrespective of Covid-19 disruptions. The ruling underscores strict procedural compliance in eviction disputes, impacting landlords and tenants under the Act.

Bombay High Court rules that tenants facing eviction for non-use of premises under Section 16(1)(n) of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act must substantiate reasonable cause with documentary proof, not mere oral testimony. The judgment reinforces landlords' rights to recover possession where tenants fail to meet this evidentiary burden, setting a precedent for stricter proof standards in non-user eviction cases.

Bombay High Court at Goa affirms eviction under the Goa Rent Act where tenants made unauthorized structural changes and failed to occupy the premises, setting a precedent for landlords seeking recovery of property under similar breaches. The ruling reinforces that tenant obligations extend beyond rent payment to property upkeep and lawful use.