Tenancy Law
For Landlords & Tenants in Mumbai
Tenancy law governs the complex relationship between landlords and tenants — covering rental agreements, eviction processes, rights and obligations of both parties, and the resolution of disputes. We provide tailored legal solutions across all tenancy matters in Mumbai.
Expert Advice for
Landlords & Tenants
Mumbai's tenancy landscape is uniquely complex — governed by multiple overlapping laws including the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the Maharashtra Rent Control Rules. Whether you are a landlord seeking to recover possession of your property or a tenant facing unlawful eviction, navigating these laws requires specialist expertise.
At Memon & Co, we advise and represent both landlords and tenants across Mumbai — providing practical, results-driven legal solutions that protect your rights and resolve disputes efficiently before Mumbai's rent courts, civil courts, and the Bombay High Court.
Leave & Licence Agreements
In Mumbai, most residential and commercial tenancies are structured as Leave & Licence agreements to avoid the rigidities of the Rent Control Act. We draft comprehensive, RERA-compliant Leave & Licence agreements that clearly define terms, protect the licensor's right to recovery, and include appropriate security deposit provisions.
- Residential and commercial Leave & Licence agreements
- Lease deed drafting and review
- Agreement renewal and renegotiation
- Police verification and agreement registration assistance
- Security deposit dispute resolution
Eviction & Possession Recovery
When a tenant refuses to vacate after the licence period expires, we initiate Summary Suit proceedings before the Small Causes Court in Mumbai — one of the fastest forums for licensors to recover possession of their property. We have an extensive record of obtaining possession decrees efficiently for landlord clients.
Rent Control Matters
For properties covered under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act — primarily older properties in South Mumbai — we advise both landlords and statutory tenants on their rights, permissible rent increases, and eviction grounds available under the Act.
Commercial Tenancy
Commercial tenancy disputes — including lease termination, rent revision, lock-in period enforcement, and premises possession — are handled with commercial sensitivity and legal precision, appearing before civil courts and the Bombay High Court as required.
Our Tenancy Law Services
Agreement Drafting
Comprehensive Leave & Licence and lease agreements — protecting landlord's right to recovery and tenant's occupancy rights with clarity and legal precision.
Possession Recovery
Swift Summary Suit proceedings before Mumbai Small Causes Court — obtaining possession decrees against tenants who refuse to vacate efficiently.
Tenant Protection
Defending tenants against unlawful eviction — challenging possession suits and protecting statutory tenant rights under the Rent Control Act.
Security Deposit Disputes
Recovering withheld security deposits and defending against unfair deposit deduction claims through appropriate legal proceedings.
Commercial Tenancy
Commercial lease disputes, rent revision matters, lock-in enforcement, and premises possession before civil courts and Bombay High Court.
Rent Control Cases
Advising landlords and tenants on their rights under Maharashtra Rent Control Act — representing both parties in rent court proceedings.