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Owner is asking for 70% hike in Rent or else asking to vacate the house.
1 year ago
Hi ,
We have rented a villa in bangalore and we moved just 11 minths before and all of a sudden the owner messaged in whatsapp stating to vacate the house and asking for 70% hike in rent if we need to continue from next month. Shifting the house involves lot of expenditure and kids are having exams and shifting during this time is soo difficult for us when we requested the owner he bluntly told its your problem and he needs 70% hike even i extend one day .
A.As a tenant, you have certain rights and protections under the law. The owner cannot simply ask you to vacate the house without a valid reason or proper notice. Similarly, they cannot increase the rent without providing you with adequate notice and justification.
Here are some steps you can take in this situation:
Check your rental agreement: Your rental agreement should outline the terms and conditions of your tenancy, including the notice period required for vacating the house and any clauses related to rent hikes. Review the agreement carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
Negotiate with the owner: If you wish to continue staying in the house, you can try negotiating with the owner. Explain your situation and request them to reconsider the rent hike or to provide you with more time to vacate the house. It's important to remain polite and respectful during the negotiation process.
Seek legal advice: If negotiations with the owner are not successful, you can seek legal advice from a lawyer or a tenant's rights organization. They can help you understand your legal options and provide guidance on how to proceed.
File a complaint with the appropriate authority: If you believe that the owner is violating your tenancy rights, you can file a complaint with the appropriate authority. In Bangalore, the Karnataka Rent Control Act provides for the creation of rent authorities and rent courts to hear disputes related to tenancy. You can approach the nearest Rent Authority or Rent Court and file a complaint.
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Here are some steps you can take in this situation:
Check your rental agreement: Your rental agreement should outline the terms and conditions of your tenancy, including the notice period required for vacating the house and any clauses related to rent hikes. Review the agreement carefully to understand your rights and obligations.
Negotiate with the owner: If you wish to continue staying in the house, you can try negotiating with the owner. Explain your situation and request them to reconsider the rent hike or to provide you with more time to vacate the house. It's important to remain polite and respectful during the negotiation process.
Seek legal advice: If negotiations with the owner are not successful, you can seek legal advice from a lawyer or a tenant's rights organization. They can help you understand your legal options and provide guidance on how to proceed.
File a complaint with the appropriate authority: If you believe that the owner is violating your tenancy rights, you can file a complaint with the appropriate authority. In Bangalore, the Karnataka Rent Control Act provides for the creation of rent authorities and rent courts to hear disputes related to tenancy. You can approach the nearest Rent Authority or Rent Court and file a complaint.
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A.Dear Sir,
In Karnataka there is no rent Act as such you can continue your stay without even paying the rent by going to the Court and getting permanent injunction against the landlord not to evict you without due course of law. Which means the landlord has to get issue a legal notice under Section 106 of Transfer of Property Act then file a suit for eviction which can be prolonged for 3-4 years minimum.
In Karnataka there is no rent Act as such you can continue your stay without even paying the rent by going to the Court and getting permanent injunction against the landlord not to evict you without due course of law. Which means the landlord has to get issue a legal notice under Section 106 of Transfer of Property Act then file a suit for eviction which can be prolonged for 3-4 years minimum.
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