#tenantable repairs

Bombay High Court rules that replacing a roof with a different material (e.g., Ladi Coba slab instead of A.C. sheets) constitutes an 'alteration' under Section 354A of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act, mandating prior permission. The Court dismissed reliance on a 1987 circular, reinforcing strict compliance with statutory provisions for property modifications.

The Bombay High Court ruled that landlords need not produce sanctioned plans to evict tenants for unauthorized permanent alterations-admissions during cross-examination and photographic proof are sufficient to establish breach of tenancy terms. This clarifies the evidentiary standard for eviction cases under rent control laws, empowering landlords to act decisively against structural violations without costly documentation.