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Dear client,

If the landlord is deducting Rs1.19 lakh from your Rs 3 lakh security deposit for “damage” and “painting,” you are entitled to challenge it if the charges are excessive or relate to normal wear and tear. Under general tenancy principles and the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, a tenant is liable only for actual damage beyond reasonable wear and tear, not for routine repainting or minor usage marks that naturally occur during occupation. Courts have consistently held that lan

Dear Client,

Purchase of land from a person belonging to SC or ST is not automatically prohibited if the land is their self acquired or ancestral property and not granted by the Government under any special scheme. Since you have stated that the land was purchased by their grandfather and not allotted by the Government, such land is generally transferable, subject to verification.

However, you must carefully verify the title documents, past sale deeds, and check whether there are any restricti

Dear Client,

As per general building norms and parking regulations, a standard car parking space is usually around 2.5 metres by 5 metres and should be large enough to allow proper parking and opening of car doors. Parking size does not normally depend on the size of the flat, although larger flats may be allotted more parking spaces. Since your Builder Buyer Agreement provides for two car parking spaces, both spaces should be reasonably usable and not merely symbolic. If the allotted parking

Dear client,

The legitimacy of any "culture charges" that your housing society may have added in the invoice will depend on whether or not they are authorized and supported by the society's registered bylaws. Even if the charge was approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), members are only obligated to abide by it if the resolution was approved in accordance with the correct procedures (proper notification, quorum, and vote) and does not contravene the bylaws. Cultural or festival-related c

Dear Client,

If a plot is specifically earmarked for EWS category in the approved layout, it is generally subject to restrictions under planning laws and approval conditions. Such plots are meant to be allotted to eligible EWS beneficiaries and may carry conditions on transfer, eligibility, and usage.

Purchase by a non EWS person may lead to legal complications, including possible cancellation of allotment, refusal of registration, or future disputes with authorities. The developer’s explana

Dear Client,

If the person who executed the sale in your favour is not the actual owner and the builder has refused to issue NOC due to existing disputes, the transaction is legally defective. If the agents were aware of this issue and still proceeded, it may amount to cheating and misrepresentation.

In such a situation, you should consider sending a legal notice to the seller and the agents seeking refund of the amount along with compensation. You may also file a criminal complaint for cheati

Dear client,

Selling a flat without a Completion Certificate (CC) can be tricky, but it’s not impossible. Typically, the CC is crucial because it legally confirms the building’s compliance with approved plans. Without it, a buyer may hesitate, and banks may not finance the purchase.

First, you can try to sell with a legal agreement stating that the CC will be obtained before possession or before full payment. Make sure you include an indemnity clause so that the buyer knows the risk and th

Dear client,

In a housing society, liability to pay maintenance charges depends on the nature of the expense and the governing documents, not merely on voting. If the mechanical parking spaces are exclusively allotted to certain members and specifically mentioned in their agreements/sale deeds, then the cost of maintaining that mechanical system (repairs, servicing, electricity for lifts, AMC, etc.) is generally treated as a “exclusive or user-based expense.” In such cases, members who have

Dear Client,
Your query is insufficient to provide a specific method, as online payment of Wakf property rent depends on the concerned State Wakf Board’s system; you should check with the Haryana State Wakf Board or the local office managing the property for the prescribed payment process, portal (if any), or bank details.

It is advisable to consult a local lawyer or the concerned authority for exact procedure and compliance.

Dear client,


Your understanding is largely correct, but there is one important clarification under the current UDCPR framework (including updates up to 2025).

In an Afforestation (Vanikaran) Zone, normal “farmhouses” as understood in agricultural zones are not directly permitted. Instead, the regulation specifically allows only “forest houses” (the term farmhouse has actually been deleted in this zone). As per UDCPR provisions, such forest houses can be constructed only if the plot si