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Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law say

Almost every tenant and landlord runs into this situation sooner or later. A pipe starts leaking. A wall develops cracks. A fixture stops working. The repair itself may be straightforward, but the argument that follows often isn't: who is supposed to pay for it?

India's Model Tenancy Act, 2021 attempts to answer that question by clearly defining the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants when it comes to maintaining a rented property.

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