Section 105 (TPA 1882)– Lease

Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Section 105 – Lease

🔹 Short Note (Hindi)

Section 105 kehta hai ki lease ek agreement hai jisme ek insaan (lessor) apni property ka possession dusre insaan (lessee) ko deta hai, ek certain period ke liye aur usually rent ke badle. Lease ke through possession transfer hoti hai, ownership nahi.

🔹 Detailed Explanation (English + Hindi)

Section 105 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 defines a lease as a contract where the owner of property (lessor) transfers the possession of immovable property to another person (lessee) for a certain period, usually in exchange for rent.

• Lease ka maksad hai temporary possession provide karna without transferring ownership.
• Lease agreement me terms like duration, rent, obligations, and rights clearly specify karne chahiye.
• Lessee ko property ka use aur enjoyment ka right milta hai, lekin ownership rights lessor ke paas remain karte hain.

🔹 Main Conditions

1. Parties:
   • Lessor (owner) and lessee (tenant) must be competent.
2. Property Type:
   • Must be immovable property.
3. Duration:
   • Lease must be for a certain or determinable period.
4. Consideration:
   • Rent or other agreed consideration must be specified.
5. Possession Transfer:
   • Physical or constructive possession transferred to lessee.
6. Legal Compliance:
   • Lease agreement should comply with registration laws (if required).

🔹 Legal Meaning (Simple Terms)

Section 105 ka simple matlab hai:

• Ek property owner apni property ko temporarily kisi aur ke use ke liye deta hai.
• Lessee ko possession aur enjoyment ka right milta hai.
• Ownership hamesha lessor ke paas raheti hai.
• Lease ka maksad temporary use aur rent ke exchange ko regulate karna hai.

🔹 Example

Ravi apne flat ko Mohan ko 1 saal ke liye rent par deta hai.

• Mohan ko possession aur use ka right milta hai
• Ownership Ravi ke paas hi rehti hai
• Rent aur terms dono agreement me clearly mention hote hain
• Agreement expire hone par property Ravi ko wapas mil jati hai

🔹 Key Legal Points

• Lease = transfer of possession, not ownership
• Must be for determinate period
• Rent or consideration mandatory
• Lessor retains ownership
• Lessee entitled to possession and use
• Agreement should be documented and legally enforceable

🔹 Nyay Neeti Advice

Lease agreement me terms clearly mention karna aur registration complete karna zaroori hai.

• Duration, rent, rights and obligations ko clearly define karein
• Nyay Neeti recommends: avoid verbal lease agreements for immovable property
• Ensure property is legally owned by lessor before entering lease

🔹 Summary Table