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Definition :

Residential premises, 'residential premises' are not only those which are let out for residential purposes nor does the expression cover all kinds of structures where humans may manage to dwell. The art of building is advanced far enough to make a building serve a residential, commercial or other use. Whatever is suitable or adaptable for residential uses, even by making some changes, can be designated 'residential accommodation', Busching Schmitz (P) Ltd. v. P.T. Menghani, AIR 1977 SC 1569 (1576): (1977) 2 SCC 835: (1977) 3 SCR 312.

Residential premises are not only plots which are let out for residential purposes nor do all kinds of structures where humans may manage to dwell are residential. Use or purpose of the letting is no conclusive test. Whatever is suitable or adaptable for residential use, even by making some changes, can be designated residential premises, S.P. Jain v. Krishna Madan Gupta, AIR 1987 SC 222 (227): (1987) 1 SCC 191.