Electricity bill at higher rate
Electricity bill at higher rate
Can my landlord charge me electricity bill @10/- per unit when the rate is much lower in the bill? He neither shows me the bill nor charge it on monthly basis. He comes once in 3-4 months and calculat
1 week ago
A. Dear Client,
The levying of electrical charges depends upon the terms and conditions of the agreement between the landlord and the tenant. If the raise in charges is mentioned in the agreement, you need to abide by it. The increase in electrical charges might be incidental charges levied by the electricity board. You can enquire about the same with the respective officers. In case of dispute between a tenant and landlord, the state-specific Rent Control Act governs it and the Rent Controller or ...ReadMore
Not Getting proper services from Paying Guest Accomodation
What would be the legal remedies to claim damages of the problems suffered because of inaction by PG caretakers to solve issues in my room ?
1 week ago
A. Dear Sir,
You may get issue a legal notice and initiate proceedings before Consumer Court for damages but it is time consuming and you can fight by yourself.
Excess land not in record, can it be sold??
Is it possible for the landlord to sell his property to his tenants along with excess land which is not recorded in his Title Deeds
3 weeks ago
A. Dear Sir,
It depends upon so many factors. Simply in possession of any excess land does not confer title to that excess land thus he cannot sell the excess land without having title to it.
Leave & Liscence agreement
L& L agreement of 5 yrs done. Tenant not paying rent from 23 months. Legal notice given 6 months ago. Agreement mentioned that without recourse to the court liscensor can remove belongings of liscense
3 weeks ago
A. Dear Client,
It may be worth noting that a Leave and License Agreement if executed for more than 11 months or a year requires registration under the Registration Act, paying requisite stamp duty and registration fees to make the documents legally enforceable under law. The leave and license Agreement is usually valid for an 11-month duration, with an option to renew it for another 11 months. In some states, it is mandatory to register the leave and license agreement for a rental period of more ...ReadMore
Landlord/Tenant
From Mumbai I had made registered agreement of 2 yrs security deposit of 14lakh means heavy deposit as per agreement 13 lakhs given through gpay, RTGS, cheque as per agreement and one lakh as to be g
3 weeks ago
A. Dear sir,
You may go to police station and get register a cheating case. You may also file suit for recovery of your money by cancelling such proposed tenancy.
Redevelopment of chawl
We room owner of chawl in malad mumbai want to know if we want to take initiative to redevelopment of chawl then under which law and section we can initiate the matter. The chawl as per Property Recor
4 weeks ago
A. Dear Client,
Until and unless the question of the present legal owner of Chwal is resolved following the law of succession nobody is allowed to enter into a redevelopment agreement with a Builder. As per the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, if a person dies intestate, his property would go to Class I heirs. If the Class I heirs do not exist, then the property would be delegated to Class II heirs. However, if both the Class I and Class II heirs are not alive, then the property would be transferred to ...ReadMore
Eviction of property by filing case on third party
My landlord has filed a case for eviction of shop on my brother even though he has nothing to do with it. The above shop is being runned by me, for last five years as a proprietor. My brother has al
2 months ago
A. Dear client, one can file a case on anyone but have to prove ithe said claim in the court of law with sufficient evidence. If you can prove your case then your brother can't be held liable as he has no interrest or claim in the said property.
As a remedy your brother can file a case under sec 209 of ipc for false case. Sec 209 of ipc states that, if any person who dishonestly, fraudulently, or with an intention to injure or annoy any person, makes any claim in the court of justice which he know ...ReadMore
Owner disputes with Association, tenants being threatened
I am living in a rented apartment and recently someone bought the house. The owner was asked to pay rs. 10000 to the association as an NOC but she is not paying the amount. For the past 3 months the a
2 months ago
A. Dear Sir,
You may get issue a legal notice and also try to lodge a complaint against Management of the Association. They cannot curtail the supply of basic necessities and Police will help you.
My broker asking for unwanted momey
I contacted a broker and then he showed me a flat. After showing the flat he was not responding to me and was not helping me close the deal, and I tried contacting him for three days but then later I
2 months ago
A. Dear Client,
Following the enactment of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, it is mandatory for all real estate agents to register themselves with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) under Section 9 of the Act. The functions and activities of real estate agents are regulated by Section 10 of the same Act. If the agent you are dealing with is a registered agent under RERA, you can file a complaint against them for unfair trade practices before the Adjudication Office ...ReadMore
Owner is selling off the flat not settling our caution deposit
Hi, I have been staying with my family in a rented flat since June 2023. The flat is fully furnished. On 24th Feb 2024, I get notified by the owner that they are planning to sell off the flat. The sal
2 months ago
A. Dear Client,
In the case of a dispute between a tenant and a landlord, resolution falls under the purview of the state-specific Rent Control Act. Under this Act, a Rent Controller or Additional Rent Controller is appointed to address disputes arising from a rental agreement. If you are facing an issue, you can file an application with the concerned Rent Controller to seek an amicable resolution to your grievance.
Alternatively, you also have the option to file a civil suit under Order 39, Rul ...ReadMore
