Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in India

Dear Sir,

I live in paghdi system landloard tenent bldg.The building went into auction few years back through a bank.the new land lord is harassing us by not repairing the building which is in very bad state.in rainy seasons water seeps in from all ceiling and its impossible to stay there,hence we have to rent a flat for six month and stay there.Can landlord take any legal action against this six months non occupancy.Kindly guide me as to what steps i should take legally to get the blding repaired and action against new landlord.


Asked on 11/15/11, 4:19 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

You may consider filing an appropriate petition in the court of local rent controller.

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Answered on 11/15/11, 10:02 am
Anil Kumar Sharma JurisTree

A tenant is entitled to repairs of the tenanted premises, before ejctment section in the Rent Acts, there is a provision for repairs etc. so go for repairs application in the Rent Controller's court.

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Answered on 11/16/11, 6:10 am


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