[CPD Seminar] Residential Tenancy Act: Issues and Challenges The relationship between landlords and renters is now not explicitly governed by the law in Malaysia. A tenancy agreement between two parties outlines the legal duties and rights of the landlord and renter. In the event of a dispute, the common law, case law, civil law, contract law, suitable legislation managing distress, and the eviction procedure are employed. The Malaysian government has decided that legislation with specific acts governing the legal relationships between landlords and tenants similar to those in place in developed nations which offer some degree of protection to both landlords [...]