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rental lease money recollection from property owner


12-Aug-2026 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
Hello, I took a property on lease before 2 years for INR 5,00,000. I vacated the property last year and property owner has paid only 30% of the lease amount and the owner is postponing until he gets next lessee. I still have access to property and the owner is okay with me to use the property until he repays, but I have no use with it. I have evidences of rental agreement, call and whatsapp recording. what step should i take in order to realize my money from the owner. Thank you
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Answer #1
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Based on the facts stated, you should first preserve the lease/rental agreement, proof of payment of the ₹5,00,000 lease amount, proof of vacating and handing over possession, and all relevant WhatsApp messages and call recordings. You may issue a legal notice to the landlord demanding repayment of the outstanding 70% of the lease amount within a specified period. If the landlord fails to repay despite the notice, you may institute a civil suit for recovery of the amount, subject to the terms of the lease agreement. If the agreement contains a specific and unconditional obligation to refund the amount, the possibility of summary proceedings under Order XXXVII CPC may also be examined. The landlord cannot indefinitely postpone repayment merely stating that he will pay after obtaining the next tenant, unless such a condition was specifically agreed in the lease agreement. The limitation period and appropriate court having jurisdiction should also be verified before filing the recovery proceedings.
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Answer #2
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Dear Client, I fully understand your query. As per your statement, you have vacated the leased premises, but the landlord has not yet refunded the full amount. Based on this situation, we must send an advocate's notice to the landlord. Thereafter, we can file a civil suit against him to recover the amount along with interest. Should you need further clarification or have any doubts, please feel free to call me.
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Answer #3
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Hello Sir/Mam, you can file a RLTOP Petition before the Hon'ble Court to claim your rental arrears or the Security Deposit from your landlord. For more details and clarifications please feel free to contact us. thank you
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Answer #4
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Hi sir We can file a suit for recovery of money with interest using the documentary evidences and in between we can also initiate police complaint against the land lord so that the amount would be recovered in short span
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