Rent & Tenancy lawyers in Sri Lanka
“My tenant will not leave, or my landlord is forcing me out.”
Landlords and tenants each have rights under the Rent Act and the lease agreement. A lawyer drafts leases that protect you and handles ejectment cases when a tenancy ends badly.
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North Western Province
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Uva Province
Sabaragamuwa Province
Questions people ask
Can a landlord change the locks to evict a tenant?
No. Eviction must go through the courts. Self-help eviction can expose the landlord to legal action.
Should a lease be notarised?
A lease for more than one month must be notarially executed to be enforceable.