Notice of increase of rent

Q: When did Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act come into force?

Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, cited as Delhi Rent Control Act 8, came into force on 31 Dec 1958, having been enacted on 31 Dec 1958. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

In force From 31 Dec 1958 Act 59 of 1958 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 59 of 1958 Ministry Housing and Urban Affairs Enacted 31 Dec 1958 In force 31 Dec 1958

Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 deals with notice of increase of rent. Where a landlord wishes to increase the rent of any premises, he shall give the tenant notice of his intention to make the increase and in so far as such increase is lawful under this Act, it shall be due and recoverable only in respect of the period of the tenancy after the expiry of thirty days fr The Act came into force on 31 Dec 1958.

(1) Where a landlord wishes to increase the rent of any premises, he shall give the tenant notice of his intention to make the increase and in so far as such increase is lawful under this Act, it shall be due and recoverable only in respect of the period of the tenancy after the expiry of thirty days from the date on which the notice is given.
(2) Every notice under sub-section (1) shall be in writing signed by or on behalf of the landlord and given in the manner provided in section 106 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 (4 of 1882).
Section 8, The Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958 (Act 59 of 1958).

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This section refers to

Transfer of Property Act s. 106 Duration of certain leases in absence of written contract or local usage

Questions about Section 8

What does Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act deal with?

Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act is headed "Notice of increase of rent". Where a landlord wishes to increase the rent of any premises, he shall give the tenant notice of his intention to make the increase and in so far as such increase is lawful under this Act, it shall be due and recoverable only in respect of the period of the tenancy after the expiry of thirty days fr

How do I find court cases under Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Delhi Rent Control Act 8, section 8 Delhi Rent Control Act, section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Transfer of Property Act 106 (Duration of certain leases in absence of written contract or local usage), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act come into force?

Section 8 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, cited as Delhi Rent Control Act 8, came into force on 31 Dec 1958, having been enacted on 31 Dec 1958. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

14. Protection of tenant against eviction1464 words
2. Definitions1049 words
6. Standard rent781 words
25B. Special procedure for the disposal of applications for eviction on the ground of bona fide requirement693 words
15. When a tenant can get the benefit of protection against eviction598 words
27. Deposit of rent by the tenant563 words

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