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    Tenant eviction in India: the legal process for landlords

    A plain-English guide to tenant eviction in India: ending the tenancy by notice, grounds under rent control Acts and the Model Tenancy Act, filing…

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    Security deposit not returned? What tenants can do

    Security deposit not returned by your landlord? What can be deducted, how to protect your deposit, how to send a legal notice and where…

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    Rent agreement registration and stamp duty: a complete guide

    When is rent agreement registration compulsory? The 11-month rule, how stamp duty is worked out, Maharashtra’s leave and licence rules and the step-by-step process,…

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