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Compensation for Tenant if houses collapse


26-Feb-2026 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
My daughter is staying in a rented apartment in Thuraipakkam, Chennai. House construction is sub-standard. Many pillars have wide cracks indicating danger. She has intimated the house owner who is refusing to accept or repair despite the danger. If house collapses and if something happens to my daughter, is she eligible for any monetary compensation as per law...?
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Answer #1
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Sorry to ask you need a monetary compensation or Human life… I am not able to understand that you have a choice if you not in safety place then come out from that place… you are a tenant you will get a lot of rented houses near by your house…
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Answer #2
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Yes. If the building collapses due to structural defects and injury or death occurs, your daughter (or her legal heirs) can claim monetary compensation from the landlord. The landlord has a legal duty to provide a safe and habitable premises. If he knowingly ignores dangerous structural cracks, it amounts to negligence. Compensation can be claimed by filing: A civil suit for damages (for negligence), A criminal complaint for endangering life (if willful disregard is proved), Complaint before the Corporation of Chennai for structural inspection and action. Immediate Practical Advice: Send a written legal notice immediately. Lodge a complaint with Greater Chennai Corporation for structural safety inspection. If risk is serious, advise shifting to a safer place. Prevention is far better than claiming compensation later.
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