Section 6: Inheritability of existing tenancies.

The Jammu and Kashmir (Residential and Commercial Tenancy) Act, 2012Union territory Act of Jammu and Kashmir · Act 5 of 2012

In case of existing tenancies, in the event of death of the tenant, the right of tenancy shall devolve to his successors in the following order :––

(a) spouse ;

(b) children ;

(d) daughter-in-law being the widow of predeceased son :

Provided that the successor has ordinarily been living in the premises with the deceased tenant as a member of family upto his death and was economically dependent on the deceased tenant and he or his spouse or dependent children do not own or occupy a residential unit in the same urban area.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Jammu and Kashmir (Residential and Commercial Tenancy) Act, 2012
Section	6
Marginal note	Inheritability of existing tenancies.
Jurisdiction	Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir
Status	In force as published by the source

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