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This Act defines rights and duties of parties involved in agreements relating to the right to the use of property in return for remuneration, and provides for arbitration between parties. The Act consists of 9 Chapters divided into 34 sections.Chapter II designates the department under the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement to be the tenancy authority. Chapter III applies to rental units used as rented residential or commercial premises, and lease of non-agricultural land. The monthly rent shall be determined by an agreement between the parties as provided for in Chapter IV. Chapter V deals with rights and duties of owners, tenants, and lessees. Provisions on temporary hiring are given in Chapter VI. Notices on rental units or on leases are provided for in Chapter VII. Chapters VIII and IX deal with dispute settlement mechanisms, and with fines and penalties.

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