Author: Sadia Javed, Advocate High Court
CEO of SJ Law Experts, Islamabad
SJ Law Experts is a law firm based in Islamabad. Our property lawyer and eviction lawyer provide legal services of eviction petition and eviction notice.
If the Tenant has failed to evict the premise through amicable means, Tenant, Landlord has the right to file Eviction Petition from a property lawyer.
To file an Eviction Petition, it recommended engaging an expert lawyer, who is expertise in the tenancy laws.
How to evict a tenant in Islamabad?
You are obliged by law to give notice to the tenant before the eviction occurs. Usually, the legal notice period in Pakistan does not vary by provinces and is a standard duration of almost two months. This means notice to vacate and must clearly state your intent to evict the tenant.
What are the rules for eviction in Pakistan?
As a tenant or landlord, you should be aware of the tenancy law in Pakistan that when can a landlord evict a tenant. From court order prospects, landlords cannot Throw you out of the house without giving prior notice at least 3 months earlier. Get legal advice from SJ Law Experts, our property lawyer will assist you.
What is the Tenancy Act in Pakistan?
In Pakistan, tenancy is a provincial subject which means that all the provinces have a separate ‘rented premises’ law to regulate tenancy in each province.
What is Tenant in property?
ten·ant ˈte-nənt. : one who holds or possesses property by any kind of right: one who holds a tenancy in property. specifically: one who possesses property in exchange for payment of rent see also lessee compare tenancy.Get a legal advice from SJ Law Experts, our property lawyer will assist you.
What is a Tenant example?
a person who rents a room, a building, or land: For years, they were tenants on my father’s property. Our property lawyers have been experienced in the tenant suits.
What is a tenant of the premises?
A person to whom a lease is granted. A tenant is entitled to exclusive possession of the land subject to the lease as against his landlord.
What are the grounds under which a landlord may claim eviction of his tenant?
The tenant hasn’t paid or tendered any rent to the landlord within 15 days from the fixed date or time frame that is stated within the tenancy agreement for the payment of rent. Get legal advice from SJ Law Experts, our property lawyer and eviction lawyer will provide you complete assistance and legal guidance.
What is the rule of tenancy agreement?
Tenancy or Rent agreement can be made for any period agreed between the parties. However, if such an agreement is for a year or exceeding one year, it must be registered under the Registration Act, 1908, section 17. Get legal advice from SJ Law Experts, for rental agreements and deeds, our property lawyer will legally assist you.
Tenants’ rights and responsibilities:
Tenants have the right to a safe and habitable living space, free from any hazards or structural deficiencies. They also have the right to privacy, which means landlords cannot enter their rented property without prior notice or permission unless it is an emergency situation.
What is the tenant Act 2009?
This Act provides the creation of tenancy agreement, obligation of parties to a lease/tenancy agreement and grounds for eviction. The Rent Registrar shall maintain a register to enter particulars of a tenancy agreement, agreement to sell or any other agreement in respect of a rented premises.
Can a tenant get a stay order in Pakistan?
The courts in Pakistan have authority to grant stay order for different periods, but under any circumstances court can’t grant stay order for more than six months. After obtaining a stay if other party violates the stay order, then legal proceedings can be initiated against them.
How to evict a tenant in Islamabad?
You are obliged by law to give notice to the tenant before the eviction occurs. Usually, the legal notice period in Pakistan does not vary by provinces and is a standard duration of almost two months. This means notice to vacate and must clearly state your intent to evict the tenant. For details information, get a legal advice from the SJ Law Experts, our property lawyer and eviction lawyer will provide you complete legal advice, and steps involved in the eviction process.
