Karnataka is planning to introduce Model Tenancy Act in the state

The state government of Karnataka is planning to introduce the Model Tenancy Act in the state, aimed at ending tenant-owner disputes within two months and aiding the rental housing sector.

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Deposits cannot exceed six- month rentals for commercial properties and two-month rentals for residential properties.

Without a valid notice, tenants cannot be evicted during the agreement period.

The rent agreement should be uploaded on the revenue department website and the agreement between tenant and landlord is final.

Without written permission from owners, tenants cannot make any structural changes to the property.

After the litigation, if the tenant fails to vacate the property, a penalty will be imposed which will be double the rent for firsttwo months and four times after that.