In the wake of Coronavirus outbreak which has rendered many people jobless, Maharashtra State Housing Department on Friday ordered landlords in the state to postpone rent collection for at least three months. Further, landlords have been warned against eviction of tenants owing to non-payment of rent during this period. 

“Maharashtra State Housing Department issues instructions to landlords to postpone rent collection by at least 3 months. During this period, no tenant should be evicted from the rented house due to non-payment of rent,” Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office said in a statement.