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Section 30. Conversion of residential into commercial premises prohibited.
The Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999
Act no. XVIII of 20002000In forceMaharashtra (State Act)
30. Conversion of residential into commercial premises prohibited.— (1) A landlord shall not use or permit to be used for a commercial purpose any premises which, on the date of the commencement of this Act, were used for a residential purpose. (2) Any landlord who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.