Can a tenant give less rent if promised provisions are not provided?
2 years ago
Hi, I am living in a fully-furnished 1BHK flat in Trivandrum for rent Rs. 17K. The rent is high but the flat was fully-furnished. But recently the washing machine had issues, and the repair service person told the landlord to replace the machine, but he is stingy and asked to do bare minimum repair. We had told him that it will cause us trouble later if it broke entirely, but he didn't listen. Now, during this lockdown, the machine broke and the landlord has denied to provide a new one as we are planning to move out in another 3 months when our own flat is ready for occupancy. No repair service is available right now due to lock down. We are forced to wash clothes by hand. So, can we cut some amount from the rent until the facility is provided again?
Pardeep Kumar Dhiman Dhiman
Responded 2 years ago
Ayantika Mondal @ Prime Legal
Responded 2 years ago
If you are facing any issues with the rent, then you can register your complaint with the rent controller of your area. They handle such issues between tenants and owners and help to arrive at consensus if you wish to arrive at the matter without the interference of court.
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You can amicably reach an agreement with your landlord to pay less rent stating washing machine as the reason. If a dispute is not out of reach, then refer it to the rent controller's office in your jurisdiction so as to reach a settlement.
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Advocate Sinjari Bandyopadhyaya
Responded 2 years ago
During lock down you can give less rent.
Madhulika Bhatnagar
Responded 2 years ago
Leave & Liscence agreement
Landlord/Tenant
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No return of advance paid. Absence of agreemnt
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