Section 22-D: Revision of Rent in certain circumstances

Where the landlord, after the commencement of tenancy and in agreement with the tenant has incurred expenditure on account of improvement, addition or structural alteration in the premises occupied by the tenant, which does not include repairs necessary to be carried out, the landlord may increase the rent of the premises by an amount as agreed between the landlord and the tenant prior to the commencement of the work and such increase in rent shall become effective from one month after the completion of work. (2) Where after the rent of a premises has been agreed or fixed, there has been a decrease or diminution or deterioration of accommodation or housing services in the premises, the tenant may claim a reduction in the rent. (3) The landlord may either restore the premises and the housing services as at the commencement of tenancy or agree for a reduction in rent. (4) In case of conflict, the landlord or tenant may approach the Rent Authority by filing petition before the Rent Authority and the Authority shall try to resolve the conflict and to arrive at amicable settlement between the landlord and tenant and if no such settlement is arrived at between the parties, he may pass appropriate orders on the basis of material brought on record and by hearing both the parties.