Quick answer: Eviction and landlord-tenant disputes
In Uttar Pradesh, tenancies are governed by the UP Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021, under which a landlord can apply to the Rent Authority for eviction on grounds such as non-payment of rent or misuse. In Delhi, the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 applies to covered premises, and other cases go by a civil suit for possession. Self-help eviction by cutting utilities or changing locks is not lawful. Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal handles these matters in Ghaziabad, Noida and Delhi. Call +91-8800669834.
Tenant Not Vacating? Use the Right Law and the Right Forum
A tenant who stops paying rent or refuses to leave after the agreement ends is one of the most stressful situations a property owner can face, especially when the property is a family home or the main source of income. Tenants, too, sometimes face eviction threats, lockouts or deposit disputes that are not legally justified.
Which law applies depends on where the property is. In Ghaziabad and Noida, tenancies are governed by the Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021. In Delhi, it depends on the rent: the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 covers only premises let at a monthly rent of up to ₹3,500, and other tenancies are governed by the Transfer of Property Act and decided by civil courts.
The Law Chambers of Mridul Jindal acts for both landlords and tenants in residential and commercial tenancy disputes across Ghaziabad, Noida and Delhi. For a plain-language overview, see our guide on what to do when a tenant does not vacate.
Eviction in Ghaziabad and Noida (UP Tenancy Act, 2021)
Under the 2021 Act, tenancy agreements must be in writing and the landlord and tenant must inform the Rent Authority of the tenancy. Eviction applications are heard by the Rent Authority, with an appeal to the Rent Tribunal, instead of the slower civil suit route.
Grounds for eviction include default in paying rent, unauthorised subletting, damage to or misuse of the premises, and the landlord's genuine requirement, on the terms set out in the Act. We prepare the application with the agreement, rent records and notices, and pursue arrears and use charges for the period of unauthorised occupation.
Where the tenancy was never put in writing or never reported, the strategy changes. We assess this at the first meeting, along with any police verification and electricity or society records that help prove the tenancy.
Eviction in Delhi
Rent-controlled premises (rent up to ₹3,500): eviction lies before the Rent Controller on the grounds in Section 14 of the Delhi Rent Control Act. For a landlord's bona fide requirement under Section 14(1)(e), Section 25B provides a summary procedure: the tenant must seek leave to defend within 15 days, failing which an eviction order follows.
Other tenancies: the tenancy is ended by a notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, followed by a civil suit for possession and mesne profits (damages for use and occupation). Where the tenancy and the notice are admitted, the court can pass a decree on admission under Order XII Rule 6 CPC without a full trial.
For commercial premises and higher-value claims, the suit may lie before the Commercial Court, depending on the nature of the property and the amount involved.
For Tenants, and What to Bring
Tenants have rights too. Cutting off water or electricity, changing the locks or removing belongings to force a tenant out is not a lawful way to evict, and can expose a landlord to legal action. We also act for tenants on refund of security deposits, unlawful dispossession and defence of eviction proceedings.
For disputes over title, partition or possession that are not tenancy matters, see our property dispute page.
Documents to bring: the rent or leave-and-licence agreement, rent receipts or bank statements, police verification, any notices exchanged, photographs of the premises if damage is alleged, and the society or electricity records for the property.
Consultations are by prior appointment at our Indirapuram chamber or online. Please contact us to schedule a meeting. Every case depends on its own facts, and this page is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions on Eviction
The Uttar Pradesh Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, 2021. Eviction applications are heard by the Rent Authority, with an appeal to the Rent Tribunal.
Only if the premises are let at a monthly rent of up to ₹3,500. Other tenancies are ended by a notice under Section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, followed by a civil suit for possession and mesne profits.
No. Eviction must be through the Rent Authority, Rent Controller or court. Forcing a tenant out by cutting supplies or changing locks can expose the landlord to legal action.
Yes. Arrears, and damages or use charges for the period the tenant stays on after the tenancy ends, can be claimed in the same proceedings.
Tenant not vacating, or facing eviction?
Eviction law differs between UP and Delhi, and the right forum matters. Speak to Adv. Mridul Jindal about your tenancy.
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