Relief Against Forfeiture Explained
Summary
The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, provides tenants with relief against forfeiture through Sections 15 and 16. Section 15 allows tenants to avoid forfeiture for non-payment of rent by paying due rent within a specified time, including arrears, interest, and costs. Section 16 offers relief for breaches other than non-payment, allowing tenants to remedy the breach. The court can grant relief if the breach is remediable and does not significantly harm the landlord.Full Conversation
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Relief Against Forfeiture under Maharashtra Rent Control Act, *:
- Section *: Relief for Non-Payment of Rent
- If a tenant fails to pay rent, they can avoid forfeiture by paying or tendering the rent due within a specified time.
- The tenant must pay all arrears, interest, and costs as decided by the court to gain relief.
- Section *: Relief for Other Breaches
- This section covers breaches other than non-payment of rent.
- The tenant can seek relief if they remedy the breach.
- The court has the discretion to grant relief if it feels the tenant's breach can be remedied and does not cause significant harm to the landlord.
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