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Tenant staying in my house for more than 20 years - Rights
24-Apr-2024 (In Property Law)
I'm a NRI based, house in Delhi rented for the last 20 years with the same tenant, got a 11 month agreement renewed every year. My agreement is of Rs.50 stamp paper of Govt of National Capital Territory of Delhi. My question is, since the tenant is staying there for last 20 years, can tenant claim rights to the property, how can I safeguard my interests as a Landlord with same tenant, is there any additional clause in need to add in the agreement specific to state Rent Control Act.
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If the tenant is paying the rents on timely basis and there is a rent agreement made and notaried or registered as per law, it shall not create any hindrance to your ownership rights. However it is advisable to get an Agreement drafted inserting requisite clauses restricting the rights of the tenant in changing the nature or status of the property so that no further legal issues arise. Feel free to contact for any further legal assistance
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Adv. Bhawana Pandey
Delhi | 500+ Answers
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What is the rent of this property?
If rent is above 3.5k then there isn’t any need to worry. Get next agreement registered at sub registrar office !
Yes u can certainly hire expert advocate to get the additional favourable clauses in the rent agreement!
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If rent is above 3.5k then there isn’t any need to worry. Get next agreement registered at sub registrar office !
Yes u can certainly hire expert advocate to get the additional favourable clauses in the rent agreement!
Thanks n b in touch
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Adv. D. Khan
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whether he's staying there for 20 years or more is irrelevant if he's paying you rent. please check the rent agreement whether it's a lease agreement or a leave and licence agreement. if it's a leave and license agreement, you can get the premises vacated on a 1 month notice. if it's a lease agreement, it will take some more time. but the tenant will not have any more rights than just a tenant in the property.
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Adv. Kawaljit Singh Bhatia
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In such scenario there are certain rights which the tenant can claim, however, he cannot claim any ownership of the property and if you want the premises to be vacated, there is a separate remedy for availing the same
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Adv. Alankrit BhatnagarÂ
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