icon Withhold Security deposit for termination of contract within lockin

For a property in Panvel a rental agreement was executed for 11months with 6months lockin through an agency. Due to unforeseen circumstances the tenant is terminating the contract and moving back to h

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
Fairly and usually, when a tenant terminates the agreement and vacates the let-out premises during the lock-in-period, the advance or security deposited by the tenant is forfeited and in case it is not expressly mentioned in the agreement, then in the absence of service of one-month advance notice required to be served by the tenant before termination of the agreement, rent for one month is deducted, provided a clause to that effect is mentioned in the agreement. The loss of time c ...ReadMore

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icon Executing the same rental agreement on two original stamp papers .

Today one broker advised us that as a landlord we can execute two original rental agreements for the same property so that the tenant can keep one original with him.Is it valid to do so because the ce

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
As a party to a rent or lease agreement, the tenant also deserves an original copy of the Agreement jointly executed by the landlord and tenant on the same subject. Different certificate numbers of e-stamp paper do not have any effect or role to play in the matter.

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icon Survey number block numbers of two agricultural lands are interchanged

Dear sir/madam, Survey number/block numbers of two agricultural lands are interchanged. currently survey number(136:10acre 21gunta),servey number (134:10acre,21gunta) as per old rtc 136 servey number

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
Here are steps you can consider taking to resolve this issue:

Document the Discrepancy: Gather all relevant documents, including old and new RTC records, Akarband documents, and any other land-related records that demonstrate the discrepancy in survey numbers/block numbers and land extent. These documents will serve as evidence.

Consult a Land Surveyor: Hire a licensed land surveyor to physically verify and confirm the boundaries and survey numbers of the two agricultural lands. ...ReadMore

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icon Deposit amount issue

I have paid 15000 as 2 month advance while I'm joining the pg to owner. Due to my sudden occasion I'm vacating pg in the middle of the month and I'll vacate the room as the same but the owner is refus

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
When a rent agreement is executed for payment of rent on a monthly basis, then for vacating the rented premises mid of month, computation of monthly rent cannot be made on a daily basis. A notice period for terminating or vacating the rented premises is counted full month. It is up to the tenant PG when to vacate the let-out premises. If the rent agreement says that the monthly maintenance charge will be borne by the tenant PG, then you have to abide by the said terms of the agreeme ...ReadMore

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icon Painting charges

As a owner i had mentioned the what paint was used (slightly on the expensive side) nd i have gotten it written in the agreement Price of the painting wrk is expensive than 1 month rent of 2bhk Also

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
Painting of rooms and other civil work is considered as normal wear and tear arising out of the age of the building and standard of use and expenses towards the said purpose is obligatory on the part owner even you mentioned in your rent agreement. Tenants are now well-guarded under relevant law. Any terms of the rent agreement if appear unfair and biased, litigation over the issue may cost you more apart from other consequences. So, look before you leap.

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icon House lease problem

We have left a family for lease in our house. They were there for nearly 10 years and they have built a house and shifted. We have collected 1lakh for the first time and another 1 lakh for the upcomin

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7 months ago


A. Dear Client,
In general, when a tenant vacates a property, it is important to follow the legal process for eviction and collection of outstanding dues. If there is a lease agreement in place, the terms and conditions mentioned in the agreement would govern the rights and obligations of both parties.

If the previous tenant is demanding the remaining lease amount in full before allowing the new tenant to enter the property, it may be advisable to review the lease agreement and understand the ter ...ReadMore

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icon Home Rent Agreement Issue

Hi team, please advice below. Agreement was signed on 2nd August by both parties. Police verification was done on the same day. He paid Deposit on July 29 to show assurance and Paid rent on August 5.

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8 months ago


A. Dear Client,
If there is a clause in the rent agreement stating that in case of termination of the agreement both the parties inform each other with one-month advance notice, then if the tenant leaves the premises without serving one-month advance notice then for breach of said condition, a tenant cannot claim a refund of one month rent from the landlord. So, go through the terms and conditions of the rent agreement and ignore his claim referring to the specific terms of the agreement that disqu ...ReadMore

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icon Handing back leased property

How to hand over a tenanted property back to multiple legal heirs of lessor. Can it be handed over to a person authorised by majority of share holders or all of them need to take possession together.

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8 months ago


A. Dear Client,
Follow the signatories of the lease/rent agreement and serve the notice of surrender of vacant possession of the let-out premises to the concerned signatories of the lease agreement and take the written acceptance of at the time of hand over of vacant possession of the rented premises.

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icon Land grabbing

I file an complaints through online for grabbing my land. cops says, there is already a complaint against the land in court, so you can't apply for the complaint. Now what can i do?

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8 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
If there is already pending complaint then you cannot lodge another complaint. If another complaint is lodged by some other person then you may become witness in such pending case.

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icon Leaving PG within 12 days

I joined on 1st of Aug. Gave them Advance security money, registration fees, monthly rent. But due to some urgent needs I have to shift back to my hometown. It's like it's just 13 day's I have been th

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8 months ago


A. Dear Sir,
There is no law specifically prescribed for PG centers. However you may get issue a legal notice threaten to lodge police complaint or file a money recovery suit in your hometown thus the matter may be resolved.

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