Lock-in period clarification
3 years ago
My rented flat in Mumbai had a lock-in period of 6 months ending on 14 Dec. I have given notice to my landlord to serve 1 month notice on 2Dec. But he is saying that I can give notice only after lock-in period ends and will deduct the rent till 13 Jan despite me giving him notice to vacate on 2 Dec. Please advise if this is legal. Also please confirm my understanding is correct or not as I believe I should be paying him the rent only till 1 Jan as I have served 1 month notice and finished my lock-in period.
Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 3 years ago
A.Hi,
The landlord must be saying that because there is a clause in your rental agreement stipulating the same. If no such clause exists, then you are free to give him notice before the expiry of the lock-in period, and vacate the premises on completing 30 days' notice.
The landlord must be saying that because there is a clause in your rental agreement stipulating the same. If no such clause exists, then you are free to give him notice before the expiry of the lock-in period, and vacate the premises on completing 30 days' notice.
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A.Hi,
The landlord must be saying that because there is a clause in your rental agreement stipulating the same. If no such clause exists, then you are free to give him notice before the expiry of the lock-in period, and vacate the premises on completing 30 days' notice.
The landlord must be saying that because there is a clause in your rental agreement stipulating the same. If no such clause exists, then you are free to give him notice before the expiry of the lock-in period, and vacate the premises on completing 30 days' notice.
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Ankur Goel @ Complete Law Shield
Responded 3 years ago
A.you are correct.
you have to pay rent only till 1 Jan.
but still exact wordings of clause are to be examined.
Hope this clarifies,
Advocate Ankur Goel (Complete Law Shield)
#YourLifeYourChoice
you have to pay rent only till 1 Jan.
but still exact wordings of clause are to be examined.
Hope this clarifies,
Advocate Ankur Goel (Complete Law Shield)
#YourLifeYourChoice
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