A tenant of premises covered by the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 dies. Among relatives who qualify under…
Section 5(1) puts the spouse first, followed by the son or daughter (both if there are both), the parents, and the widow of a predeceased son. Eligibility and continuation…
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A tenant of premises covered by the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 dies. Among relatives who qualify under section 5, who has first priority to succeed to the tenancy?
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Correct answer C
Section 5(1) puts the spouse first, followed by the son or daughter (both if there are both), the parents, and the widow of a predeceased son. Eligibility and continuation are subject to the conditions in section 5.
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Option A
Parents are third under section 5(1)(c).
Option B
Children are second under section 5(1)(b).
Option C
The qualifying spouse ranks first under section 5(1)(a).
Option D
This daughter-in-law ranks fourth under section 5(1)(d).
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