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Should the non-refundable rental token amount be refunded?


06-Jan-2023 (In Civil Law)
I gave my flat for rent to a lady who was supposed to occupy the flat after 18 days. Before taking the token amount I clearly mentioned the lady that the token was non-refundable & to take the survey of the area to ensure it is as per her requirement. After a week, the lady pleaded & confirmed she wants to take the flat. The token money was exchanged, and we agreed to sign an agreement after 22 days as I was about to leave for a trip (out of India). In my absence, she was allowed to occupy the flat & I decided to not increase the rent for next year as well. During my trip, I received a message from the lady that she doesn't want to take the flat as it's not close to her kid's school. I reminded her that the token was not refundable and she should check this prior to finalizing the flat. Frankly, on humanitarian grounds, I thought to sort the matter on my return and refund her the amount. But the lady started blaming me and filed an FIR against me. What should I do now?
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Answer #1
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You don't need to worry at all. That FIR can be quashed/cancelled/dismissed. Matters like this go into Mediation. You can appoint me as a Mediator to resolve your matter. If this matter has already escalated to court, then as I said earlier on several available legal-grounds, I can get this FIR & Criminal Proceedings against you quashed.

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