2019 YLR 1817 KARACHI-HIGH-COURT-SINDH

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Mst. ZULEKHA KHANUM VS PERVAIZ AKHTER S. 15---eviction petition---Terms of tenancy agreement to continue after its expiration--- Scope--- Even after expiration of the period of tenancy stipulated in the agreement, the terms and conditions between the parties regarding the mode and time of payment of rent were to continue to remain in force---Where the parties had mutually agreed for advance payment of rent for each month, then the parties would be bound by such condition even after expiration of the tenancy agreement---Under S.15, Sindh Rented Premises Ordinance, 1979 if the tenancy was based on a written agreement, the tenant was liable to pay rent within fifteen days after expiration of period for payment of rent fixed in the agreement, and after expiration of the agreement, within sixty days from the date when the rent became due and payable, failing which tenant had to face consequences of ejectment.