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The landlord wants to increase the rent beyond the RERA index. Can he evict the tenant?
Hello,
I have the impression that my owner will send me an eviction notice of 12 months if I do not accept to pay the rent increase he is asking for. The rent increase is not allowed as the rental index is less than what I am currently paying.
In that case, it means I will need to move from the flat in 12 months. Is it right?
In this case, he cannot re-rent his flat within 2 years, right?
Many thanks!
Dear questioner,
Landlords can not evict tenants if they wish to rent the unit for a higher price. They may only evict if there is a major restructuring, they wish to move in, or they wish to sell.
Furthermore, they may not increase the price more than that provided by RERA rental index.
You may file a complaint with Land Department (RDC).
Kind Regards,
KHA advocates
Hi.
Pursuant to your query, if the rent increase is not as per the RERA index and your landlord is not agreeing to it, you should raise it to the land department.
And the landlord can't evict you by giving 12 months' notice for not increasing the rent.
