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The tenants are not leaving and claiming the property as theirs


28-Oct-2023 (In Landlord/Tenant Law)
We own a 3000 sqft building which we bought about some 9 years back. There were tenants in the building who refused to leave the building and they do not give any rent too. Above all that they claim the building to be theirs. Its very clear that they are trying to cheat and they have political support too. This property totally belongs to 6 people including us. And all of us are ordinary middle class people ,who invested our lifetime earnings in this. by now we have given about 22 lakhs (which we brought for loan ) to them to leave but they did not do so. For filing a case in court, others are afraid that it may take years to finish off the matter , so they are willing to file up a case. I want to know whether if we file a case in court , will it be positive for us and how long would it take?
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Answer #1
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First of all ascertain if you people have purchased the property by a registered sale deed.
If hes, do you people have rental agreement with the tenants?
Have you been issuing rental receipts to them.
The default in rental payment itself is a god ground for eviction.
You all should combine and file an eviction suit jointly agaisnt all the tenants separately against each tenant.
The court case may drag on for at least 2 to 3 years but the solution will not be by giving him money as and when he demands and he will not vacate even after receiving it.
Consult a local lawyer and file an eviction suit immediately or else you will be stranded and may not be successful if you file a case at a belated stage.

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