The Mandatory Nature of Rent Agreement Registration under the Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009: A Jurisprudential and Comparative Analysis
Introduction The Punjab Rented Premises Act, 2009 (hereinafter \”the Act\”) serves as the principal legal framework regulating tenancy arrangements within the province of Punjab, Pakistan. A pivotal aspect of this statutory instrument is the requirement for registration of rent agreements, which confers legal validity and enforceability while safeguarding the rights of both landlords and tenants. […]