Assamhas promulgated a tenancyActto establish a rent authority to regulate renting of premises, which will be market-driven and determined by a mutual agreement between tenants and landlords in order to protect the interests of both.

Officials here said Assam is the first state in the country to do so. The new law has been formulated on the basis ofa Model Tenancy Actwhich was approved by theUnion Cabineton June 2 this year for adoption across all states andUnion Territories.

The bill was introduced in the assembly on August 9 and was passed. The earlierAssam Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972, stands repealed.

The Act will provide a speedy adjudication mechanism for resolution of disputes between landlords and tenants through the establishment of a rent authority, a rent court and rent appellate at the district level.
The Act also specifies the duties and obligations of landlords and tenants regarding maintenance and upkeep of premises.