Model Tenancy Act 2021: Legal grounds and process for landlord evictions explained

India's Model Tenancy Act, 2021 lays out a structured legal framework governing when and how landlords can evict tenants. Valid grounds for eviction include non-payment of rent and unauthorized subletting of the property. All eviction proceedings must be conducted through a designated Rent Court, making forceful or unlawful removals impermissible. Tenants who refuse to vacate after a valid order may face financial penalties of double or even quadruple the rent amount. The law also allows legal heirs of landlords to seek eviction if they have a genuine need for the property.