Rent Control and Tenancy
Eviction petitions, fair rent determination, tenancy registrations under TNRRRLT Act 2017, and commercial lease litigation.
Nature of the Practice
Tamil Nadu underwent a major statutory revolution in landlord-tenant law with the enactment of the Tamil Nadu Regulation of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act, 2017 (TNRRRLT Act). The new Act replaced the archaic 1960 statute with a modern, contract-centric framework mandating written agreements and time-bound adjudications before Rent Courts. MR Legal Solutions represents commercial property owners, residential landlords, and corporate tenants in tenancy registrations, fair rent disputes, arrears recovery, and eviction proceedings across Chennai.
Substantive & Procedural Laws
Matters in this domain are governed by the following core enactments, rules, and statutory standards in Tamil Nadu:
Scope of Representation
The firm represents clients across the lifecycle of instructions within this legal domain:
- Filing and defending eviction petitions under Section 21 of the TNRRRLT Act (failure to pay rent, owner's own use, subletting, misuse)
- Registration of tenancy agreements and registration applications before the designated Rent Authority
- Proceedings before the Rent Court (Court of Small Causes, Chennai) for recovery of possession and rent arrears
- Appeals before the Rent Tribunal (Principal City Civil Court, Chennai) under Section 38 of the TNRRRLT Act
- Fixation of fair rent, statutory deposit of disputed rent, and adjudication of security deposit refunds
- Civil suits for recovery of possession, damages, and mesne profits outside rent control statutes
- Drafting institutional commercial leases, leave and licence agreements, and lock-in covenants for business premises
- Execution of possession warrants, delivery warrants, and police protection applications for property repossession
Courts & Tribunals of Appearance
The firm's advocates appear before the following judicial and quasi-judicial bodies in this practice area:
Cross-Disciplinary Industry Verticals
This legal domain frequently impacts businesses and clients operating in:
Contact Information
Use the options below to contact the firm about this practice area. Conversations are protected by statutory privilege under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
Offices in Chennai:
• Anna Nagar (Firm Office)
• Nungambakkam (Consultation Office)
Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM (Prior appointment)