The Economic Times

Stayed beyond lease? HC says higher rent applies even without registered agreement; orders tenant to pay Rs 3.9 lakh plus interest in unpaid dues

Tenants must pay Rs 3.9 lakh plus interest for unpaid rent. The Delhi High Court upheld a rent escalation clause in an unregistered lease. This applies even if the lease was not registered. The court ruled that if a tenant stays beyond the lease term, they are liable for increased rent. The landlords have won their case.