Section 391: Mode and procedure of payment of rent

1) The tenant shall pay the rent to the house owner in accordance with the mode and procedure set forth in the agreement.

2) If the agreement does not provide for any mode and procedure of the payment of rent pursuant to sub-section (1), the tenant shall pay the rent to the house owner within seven days of the expiry of each month.

3) The rent may be paid by way of cheque or cash pursuant to sub-section (2).

4) If the owner receives the rent in cash pursuant to this Section, he or she shall give a receipt thereof to the tenant.