Section 385: Period of house rent

1) The period of house rent shall be as set forth in the agreement, not exceeding five years.

Provided that if a house is rented for a commercial purpose, it shall be as set forth in the agreement.

2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), after the expiration of the period of house rent, the period may be extended at times with the consent of the house owner and the tenant.