05/10/2026
π¨ Your Tenancy Rights in Pakistanβ5 Critical Protections You Must Know Landlords can't just evict you without reason. Here's what the law actually guarantees: β 90 days' written notice required (in most provinces) β Security deposit must be returned within 30 days of vacating β Rent increases capped at 20% per annum (check your province) β Right to peaceful enjoymentβlandlord can't enter without 24-hour notice β Dispute resolution through court; no self-help evictions allowed ββββββββββββββββββββ βοΈ WHAT TENANTS OFTEN GET WRONG β "My landlord can lock me out if I'm late on rent." β WRONG. Only courts can order eviction. β "I don't need a written agreement." β WRONG. Written tenancy deed protects both parties. β "Landlord keeps my deposit for damages I didn't cause." β WRONG. Deposits are refundable; disputes go to court. ββββββββββββββββββββ π IF A DISPUTE ARISES πΉ Send formal notice via registered post πΉ Keep all rent receipts & lease copies πΉ File suit in District Court if landlord won't comply πΉ Legal costs can be recovered from losing party ββββββββββββββββββββ β οΈ DISCLAIMER: This is general legal information. Tenancy laws vary by province (Punjab, Sindh, KP, Balochistan). For disputes in your specific case, consult a licensed advocate immediately. π¬ Facing a tenancy issue? Our advocates handle landlord-tenant disputes nationwide. π WhatsApp +92 345 3640455 π legaladvice.pk π§ [email protected] ββββββββββββββββββββ Office No. 07, 2nd Floor, Capital Plaza, G-11 Markaz, Islamabad | 15+ Years High Court Experience