Under section 12(1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, up to which date must a…
Section 12(1) requires the tenant to pay or deposit admitted arrears through the date of payment or deposit. The tenant must continue paying or depositing rent falling due…
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Under section 12(1) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, up to which date must a tenant pay or deposit all admitted arrears of rent to contest an eviction application?
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Correct answer A
Section 12(1) requires the tenant to pay or deposit admitted arrears through the date of payment or deposit. The tenant must continue paying or depositing rent falling due until the proceedings end.
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Option A
Section 12(1) fixes the initial arrears cut-off at the actual payment or deposit.
Option B
Arrears may accrue after filing and before payment or deposit.
Option C
The date of a notice is not the statutory arrears cut-off for section 12(1).
Option D
Filing objections does not determine the amount to pay or deposit.
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