Property Dispute and Lawyer's Fees

5 years ago

Hi Lawyers,
I stayed in a rent house in Bangalore for last two years paying Rs. 19,000 for first year and second year Rs. 21,000. I vacated the flat and the owner did not refund the Security deposit. The security deposit was Rs.1,50,000.
The owner stays in Mumbai.

So, I hired a Lawyer and sent a legal notice. The Legal notice was not received by the owner and was sent back.

So, the lawyer said, we have to go to court to get the security deposit back. First, she told, Lawyer’s fees is Rs. 10,000 and Court expenses is Rs. 4,000. I agreed to this.

After few days, I called the lawyer and she told me that, I should i first deposit Rs. 10,000 (10% of the Rental Agreement Value) and Rs. 10,000 as Lawyer fees, Rs.4000 as court fees.

Lawyer's Fees - Rs. 10,000 - to be paid - Mandatory
Court expenses for filing - Rs.4000 - Mandatory
Value of the Security Deposit - Rs.1,50,000 - To be deposited with Court - Rs. 10,000, Is this Mandatory?

Is this correct? I feel the Fees is very high. I have not received any amount and still have to pay for all this.

How can i find another Lawyer, who charges lesser fees and also accepts part payment in Bangalore.

Please suggest on this.

Regards
Sridhar