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Notes of Rent Premises Act 2009

The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 regulates tenancy matters in Punjab, replacing the outdated Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959, and establishes a legal framework for resolving disputes through Rent Tribunals. It mandates written tenancy agreements, outlines procedures for rent payment and increases, and specifies grounds for tenant eviction while ensuring legal protection for both landlords and tenants. The Act emphasizes efficient dispute resolution, requiring Rent Tribunals to decide cases within 60 days.

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Notes of Rent Premises Act 2009

The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 regulates tenancy matters in Punjab, replacing the outdated Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Ordinance, 1959, and establishes a legal framework for resolving disputes through Rent Tribunals. It mandates written tenancy agreements, outlines procedures for rent payment and increases, and specifies grounds for tenant eviction while ensuring legal protection for both landlords and tenants. The Act emphasizes efficient dispute resolution, requiring Rent Tribunals to decide cases within 60 days.

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The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 –

1. Introduction

The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 was enacted to regulate tenancy
matters in Punjab, ensuring clarity in the rights and responsibilities of
landlords and tenants and providing a legal framework for resolving disputes
efficiently. This Act replaced the outdated Punjab Urban Rent Restriction
Ordinance, 1959, addressing modern tenancy challenges and expediting
dispute resolution through Rent Tribunals.

2. Important Definitions (Section 2)


a) Landlord: A person who owns or has the legal authority to rent out a
property.
b) Tenant: A person who rents the property.
c) Rent Tribunal: A special court designated to handle tenancy disputes
under this Act.
d) Fair Rent: The reasonable rent determined in accordance with Section
9 of the Act.

3. Tenancy Agreement (Sections 5 & 6)

A written tenancy agreement is mandatory for all rental arrangements.

 The agreement must be registered with the concerned authority.


 Without a written agreement, no claim in favor of the tenant will be
entertained in court.

Case Law Reference:

Muhammad Ashraf vs. Rent Tribunal Lahore (2017)

Judgment: A tenant can only claim legal protection under a written


agreement, not an oral one.

4. Payment of Rent (Section 7)

Rent must be paid through a bank or against a written receipt.


The landlord cannot unilaterally increase the rent unless agreed upon in the
contract.

Case Law Reference:

Faisal Builders vs. Tenant Tribunal (2021)

Judgment: Rent payment cannot be proved without bank transaction or


receipt.

5. Increase in Rent (Section 9)

Rent will be increased as per agreement.

If no agreement exists, a 10% annual increase is allowed.

Case Law Reference:

Ali Khan vs. Saeed Ahmad (2020)

Judgment: A landlord cannot demand an increase beyond 10% annually


unless agreed in writing.

6. Eviction of Tenant (Section 15)

A tenant can be evicted on the following grounds:

 Non-payment of rent
 Violation of tenancy terms
 Damaging the property
 Engaging in illegal activities
 A landlord cannot forcibly evict a tenant without obtaining an order
from the Rent Tribunal.

Case Law Reference:

Hussain Ahmad vs. Khalid Mehmood (2019)

Judgment: If a landlord forcibly evicts a tenant, the court may impose a


fine.

7. False Eviction Cases (Section 16)

If a landlord files a false case, the court may impose a penalty on them.
Case Law Reference:

Naeem Traders vs. Zahid Riaz (2021)

Judgment: The court dismissed a false eviction case and imposed a penalty
on the landlord.

8. Transfer of Ownership (Section 18)

If the property is sold, the new owner will be bound by the same tenancy
agreement.

Case Law Reference:

Bashir Sons vs. New Owner (2022)

Judgment: A new owner cannot evict the tenant without following proper
legal procedure.

9. Rent Tribunal (Sections 21 & 22)

Special courts (Rent Tribunals) have been set up to decide tenancy disputes.

The tribunal is required to decide cases within 60 days.

Case Law Reference:

Salman vs. Lahore Rent Tribunal (2018)

Judgment: Delay in rent tribunal decisions violates Section 22, requiring


cases to be decided within 60 days.

10. Appeal (Section 24)

A party dissatisfied with the Rent Tribunal’s decision can appeal to the
District Judge within 30 days.

11. Important MCQs

Q1: The Punjab Rented Premises Act was enacted in which year?

A) 2008
B) 2009

C) 2010

D) 2011

✔ Answer: B) 2009

Q2: Under the Punjab Rented Premises Act, which authority resolves rent
disputes?

A) Civil Court

B) Rent Tribunal

C) High Court

D) Revenue Department

✔ Answer: B) Rent Tribunal

Q3: What is the maximum yearly rent increase allowed under Section 9?

A) 5%

B) 10%

C) 15%

D) 20%

✔ Answer: B) 10%

Q4: How much time does the Rent Tribunal have to decide a case?

A) 30 days

B) 45 days

C) 60 days

D) 90 days

✔ Answer: C) 60 days

Q5: An appeal against the Rent Tribunal’s decision can be filed within:

A) 15 days

B) 30 days

C) 45 days
D) 60 days

✔ Answer: B) 30 days

12. Conclusion

The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 ensures fairness and legal protection
for both landlords and tenants. It provides a structured mechanism for
tenancy agreements, rent payments, and dispute resolution through
specialized courts.

This Act protects tenants from unjust eviction while safeguarding landlords’
rights. Rent Tribunals play a key role in resolving disputes efficiently within
60 days.

Prepare By:

Ch.Ijaz Ahmed Rajput Advocate High Court

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