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rental lease money recollection from property owner


10-Aug-2026 (In Property Law)
Hello, I took a property on lease before 2 years for INR 5,00,000. I vacated the property last year but property owner has paid only 30% of the lease amount and is not giving proper answer and postponing and failing to keep his word on repaying the amount. I have evidences of rental agreement, Phone call, and whatsapp recording. what should be the next step i have to take in order to realize my money from the owner. Thank you
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Answer #1
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As you have already vacated the leased property, you can only file a civil suit for recovery of the balance due. Please engage a competent lawyer and arrange to file a suit at the proper court. Meanwhile, keep track of the lessor, as his/her proper address is required for serving him/her with legal notice, and later, court summons.
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Answer #2
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The next step would be to issue a formal legal notice to the property owner demanding repayment of the balance 70% of the lease amount, within a specified period (e.g., 15 days). The notice should refer to the lease/rental agreement and the agreed terms regarding refund. Preserve the agreement, payment proof, WhatsApp messages/recordings and call records. If the owner fails to pay within the stipulated time, you may institute a civil suit for recovery of the outstanding amount along with applicable interest and costs. Depending on the terms of the written agreement and the nature of the claim, a summary procedure may also be considered. Electronic communications/recordings should be preserved in their original form for evidentiary purposes.
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Answer #3
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Since you have already vacated the property and the owner has refunded only 30% of the ₹5,00,000 amount, you can first send a formal legal notice demanding the balance ₹3,50,000, along with applicable interest and costs, within a specified period. Attach/retain the lease agreement, proof of payment, possession/vacation evidence, WhatsApp messages and other communications. If the owner fails to pay within the notice period, you can institute an appropriate civil suit for recovery of money based on the agreement and other evidence. The limitation period should also be checked carefully, as money-recovery claims are generally subject to a three-year limitation period, depending on when the amount became due.
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