The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 & Rules, 2017

This practitioner-focused guide explains the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 and the Rent Control Rules, 2017, converting statutory language into concrete procedures for landlords, tenants, advocates and tribunal officers. The book begins with scope and definitions, distinguishing residential and commercial tenancies and clarifying exempted premises. Core chapters cover rent fixation and revision — formulae, factors for fixation, statutory ceilings and worked examples — then move to the statutory grounds for eviction (default, bona fide user, reconstruction, arrears), notice requirements, interim relief and possession procedure. Practical sections provide ready-to-use templates: rent revision petitions, eviction notices, stay applications, evidence checklists and sample judgments analysis. Dedicated guidance covers appellate practice before Rent Tribunals and High Courts, limitation and proof strategies, deposit and maintenance disputes, subletting issues and legislative amendments under the 2017 Rules. The book also includes comparison tables (pre- and post-2017 rules), flowcharts for tribunal timelines, and a one-page “rent-fixation quick guide.” With an emphasis on reducing procedural error and accelerating outcomes, this guide is an indispensable desk reference for anyone engaged in tenancy disputes and rent regulation in Maharashtra.