Tenant Rights
In Bangladesh, a tenant who pays rent on time is legally protected from arbitrary eviction. Your landlord must follow due process — proper notice and a court order — before evicting you, must give a receipt for every payment, and cannot demand an unreasonable advance. These protections come from the House Rent Control Act 1991.
Can my landlord evict me without notice?
No. A tenant who pays rent regularly cannot be evicted without proper written notice and a court order. A landlord cannot lawfully lock you out, remove your belongings, or cut off utilities to force you to leave. Eviction is allowed only on specific legal grounds — such as persistent non-payment or the owner’s genuine need — and must be decided by the court, not the landlord alone.
Source: House Rent Control Act 1991
Is my landlord required to give a rent receipt?
Yes. Your landlord must issue a written receipt for every rent payment. Always collect and keep these receipts — they are your strongest proof of payment and protect you in any dispute over arrears or eviction. If a landlord repeatedly refuses to give a receipt, you can raise the matter with the local Rent Controller, who oversees rent disputes under the Act.
Source: House Rent Control Act 1991
How much advance can a landlord legally demand?
A landlord cannot demand an unreasonable advance or premium as a condition of renting. The Act limits advance rent and treats demands for large lump-sum “salami” as improper. Any advance or security deposit must be adjusted against rent or refunded at the end of the tenancy, minus reasonable deductions for genuine damage beyond normal wear and tear.
Source: House Rent Control Act 1991