Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in India

legal bearing of 'C' with respect to land laws

2 storey very old building in mumbai,comprising of six flats belongs to 'A'. 'B' was a tenant of one flat, who allowed 'C' to reside since before 1970 by accepting informal rent. In 1985 'B' says he has nothing to do with the said flat and stopped accepting informal rent. 'C' then sent collective rent by cheques to 'B' and then to 'A' which were returned. by both. Meanwhile 'C' has carried out major structural repairs to the dilipidated parts of the building with BMC permission on great personal expense. 'C' also paid building common water bill of 'A', outstanding amount of over rs 28000/- . Building has 2 unoccupied flats due to dilapidated state and rent claimed to be paid by others is pitifully low. No litigation exists between 'A','B' with 'C'. What is the legal bearing of 'C' who has 3 generations living in the flat, with only an informal old handwritten 1971 statement of occupancy by brother of 'B'. (address proofs and affidavit of occupancy by 'C' exists). Request your kind guidance-thanks


Asked on 2/05/09, 3:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: legal bearing of 'C' with respect to land laws

There is no cause of action as there is no dispute. C may continue living as a tenant on the basis of 1971 statement of occupancy.

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Answered on 2/06/09, 7:21 am


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