Rent hikes, evictions, surprise visits: What your landlord can and can not do

 The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, offers tenants greater protection. Landlords can no longer arbitrarily hike rents or refuse to return security deposits. Essential services like water and electricity are protected, and tenants cannot be evicted without valid reasons during the lease term. Privacy is also a key concern, with landlords needing to provide advance notice before entering a property. The Model Tenancy Act, 2021, offers tenants greater protection. Landlords can no longer arbitrarily hike rents or refuse to return security deposits. Essential services like water and electricity are protected, and tenants cannot be evicted without valid reasons during the lease term. Privacy is also a key concern, with landlords needing to provide advance notice before entering a property.