Can a landlord cut your power or water? Know your rights as a tenant

The Delhi High Court has reinforced that landlords are not permitted to disconnect essential services like electricity to evict tenants. Recognized as a fundamental necessity linked to the right to life, electricity cannot be withheld even amidst disputes. The Model Tenancy Act safeguards tenants by prohibiting such actions, allowing them to seek recourse through the Rent Authority for swift restoration of services and potential compensation.

By TOI REAL ESTATE DESK