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Real estate agent cheated me for investment in flats what can I do


24-Dec-2023 (In Property Law)

Real estate agent promised me a good return in investment in flats, he said he has sole selling rights of 10 flats in one Builder project, if I invest agent will pay additional Rs. 500/per sq.ft on the current rate irrespective of market rate after 6 month, agent said all the payment will be done to him because he is taking responsibility and accordingly I mad payment to him through cheque for two flats, I have notary for both the flats with above conditions mentioned between myself and agent, now I came to know he has not given money to builder and has cheated me, how to take my money back.

Answers (2)

Answer #1
904 votes
It clear case of Criminal Breach of Trust and cheating. You can file private complaint against the said REAL(or UNREAL) ESTATE AGENT Judicial Magistrate of First Class and can punish him and also claim damages from him by filing suit against him.
Answer #2
568 votes
You should immediately file an Fir(police complaint) similarly to recover your money you issue a legal notice and initiate a civil proceedings against the concerned person. All the said action should be done immediately without causing any delay. Even if police failed to take cognizance then approach higher authority or file private criminal case

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