For premises to which the standard-rent provisions of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 apply,…
Section 8 permits the court to fix standard rent on application for rent-free or nominal-rent lettings and where the landlord and tenant dispute the amount of standard rent.
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For premises to which the standard-rent provisions of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 apply, which list contains only grounds on which the court may fix the standard rent on an application?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Section 8 permits the court to fix standard rent on application for rent-free or nominal-rent lettings and where the landlord and tenant dispute the amount of standard rent.
Option feedback
Option A
Rent-free and nominal lettings qualify. A proposed sale does not by itself provide a ground under section 8.
Option B
A rent-free letting and the stated dispute qualify. A request for a new lease does not by itself provide a ground.
Option C
Nominal rent and the stated dispute qualify, but a change of occupation is not itself a listed ground.
Option D
Rent-free and nominal lettings fall under section 8(1)(c), and the stated dispute falls under section 8(1)(d).
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