Q1: What happens to the lease agreement if the landlord sells the property midway through the tenure?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: The lease remains legally binding on the new owner, who steps into the original landlord’s shoes under the same rent, deposit, and duration terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q2: Can a landlord increase the rent before the 11-month or long-term lease period ends?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: No, the landlord cannot hike the rent mid-lease unless a specific escalation clause allowing an early increase was mutually agreed upon and written into the contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q3: Is a lease agreement still valid if one of the signing parties passes away during the lease term?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: Yes, the agreement does not automatically terminate; its rights and obligations transfer to the legal heirs of the deceased party for the remaining duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q4: Who gets to keep the original physical e-stamp lease agreement after execution?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: The tenant typically keeps the original stamped agreement to prove their legal right of possession, while the landlord retains a signed photocopy for their records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Q5: Can a tenant face legal action for staying past the lease expiry date if they continue to pay rent?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nA: Yes, if the landlord refuses to renew the agreement or accept the money, the tenant can be classified as a “tenant at sufferance” and face eviction proceedings.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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