Summary:
Modelled on the Centre's Tenancy Act, the Tamil Nadu Regulations of Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants Act 2017 will replace the Act repeals the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960, which is popularly known as Rent Control Act Chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami launched an exclusive portal www.tenancy.tn.gov.in, where people can create tenancy registration number under the tenancy act. CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu government on Friday introduced the new tenancy Act , which is aimed at balancing the rights of the tenants and owners. An official release here said that Union government has emphasised on replacing the Rent Control Act during signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) under the Housing for All programme. The aim of the new tenancy Act is to balance the rights and responsibilities of tenants and owners. As per the provisions of this law, all tenancy agreements should be written and shall be compulsorily registered with the Rent Authority..