Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in India

rent act matter

We are staying in property for more than 25yrs in house in mumbai which is according Property card land owner some body else and even the person who want rent from us is not Imlamalik or leasee but he had recovered the rent till 10yrs and given receipt as landlord now his heir is following same, now we stop give rent as we come to about the fact just before 2 to 3yrs he frighten us that he will evected our house and land owner one of the great trust and it is least interest inthe property. please sugesst us what to do shall we blindly give by fact also or not if not what shall our action and what he can do against us if send notice for rent. he strong with money but what his legal position


Asked on 9/26/07, 8:41 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
vimal shanthilal Vimal Law Associates

Re: rent act matter

you may approach the rent control court at your place through an appropriate Advocate.

you may deposite the rent in court disputing the ownership of the person demanding the rents.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 8:52 am
Alok Sharma Alok Sharma & Associates

Re: rent act matter

Law is well settled. A tenant is estopped from disputing the title of the landlord. Dont confuse landlordship with ownership. Both are two different concepts.You have not mentioned as to who inducted you as tenant, which is very vital for further examination of your case.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 9:47 am

Re: rent act matter

By stopping the payment of rent, you had given a valid ground of eviction to landlord.Ownership and landlordship are two different things.In case of need contact withg details.Professional charges are applicable.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 12:50 pm


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