Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999

Nasik Law House’s Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 (Marathi) by Adv. Abhaya Shelkar is an authoritative and easy-to-understand commentary on one of Maharashtra’s most important property laws. This book provides a clause-by-clause explanation of the legal rights and obligations of landlords and tenants, making it highly useful for litigation, property management, and dispute resolution. It covers key subjects such as fixation of standard rent, essential services obligations, eviction grounds, over-due rent, unlawful occupation, leave-and-license agreements, and maintenance responsibilities. The book explains in simple Marathi how Rent Courts and Competent Authorities function under the Act, how to file applications, present evidence, contest eviction, and seek restoration of essential services. Special chapters are included on tenant protection, unauthorized occupants, recovery of possession, and procedural rules that commonly arise in rent and tenancy litigation. The author incorporates practical examples, case-based interpretations, and procedural insights that help landlords, tenants, lawyers, and students understand the application of the Act in day-to-day situations. With its clarity, accuracy, and structured approach, this book is an indispensable reference for understanding tenancy control and property possession rights in Maharashtra.