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Transfer of Property Act · 106

Duration and Termination of Lease

Understanding the issue

If there is no lease agreement, a monthly tenancy can be ended by giving 15 days' notice before the end of the month. For yearly leases, 6 months' notice is required.

Punishment

Tenant must vacate after valid notice period

Examples

  • Landlord wants tenant to vacate. Without a lease agreement, landlord must give 15 days' notice before month end.

The section as enacted

In the absence of a contract or local law, a lease of immoveable property can be terminated by giving 15 days' notice for month-to-month tenancy.