Disputes between landlords and tenants — over non-payment of rent, eviction, increases, deposits or possession — are among the most common civil matters in Pakistan. They are governed by the applicable rent restriction laws and are typically heard by specialised Rent Tribunals or controllers rather than ordinary civil courts.
For landlords, the law sets out the grounds on which a tenant can be evicted — such as default in rent, unauthorised subletting, or the landlord's bona fide personal need — and the procedure that must be followed. Skipping the proper process, or attempting forcible eviction, can turn a strong case into a liability.
For tenants, the same laws provide protection against arbitrary eviction and unlawful rent increases, provided rent is paid and the tenancy terms are honoured. Documentation — the tenancy agreement, rent receipts and notices — is decisive on both sides.
Many of these disputes are avoidable with a clear, written tenancy agreement that records the term, rent, increases, deposit and obligations of each party. Where a dispute has already arisen, acting through the correct tribunal and procedure is what protects your position.
TFMC acts for both landlords and tenants — drafting tenancy agreements that prevent disputes, and representing clients before the Rent Tribunals when a dispute cannot be avoided.