I came back to my rented flat after two days, only to find the electricity connection cut off due to unpaid bills. My landlord had informed me about the disconnection, but I was facing financial difficulties and couldn’t pay at the time. I’ve also missed rent payments a few times due to these challenges, but I’ve been diligently catching up, paying a significant amount of ₹45,000 over the past two months. However, locking me out without any warning or communication, leaving behind my valuables, important documents, and essential medications, seems unfair and unethical. Is this legally permissible? Can I legally break the lock to regain access to my flat, considering I have the keys? What legal options do I have to challenge this situation, and can I seek compensation? I lost out on two crucial business opportunities because I couldn’t access my documents. Despite pleading my case and highlighting my recent efforts to be financially responsible, this ordeal lasted for a week. I have now settled the electricity bill. Please advise on the next steps.

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › I came back to my rented flat after two days, only to find the electricity connection cut off due to unpaid bills. My landlord had informed me about the disconnection, but I was facing financial difficulties and couldn’t pay at the time. I’ve also missed rent payments a few times due to these challenges, but I’ve been diligently catching up, paying a significant amount of ₹45,000 over the past two months.

However, locking me out without any warning or communication, leaving behind my valuables, important documents, and essential medications, seems unfair and unethical. Is this legally permissible? Can I legally break the lock to regain access to my flat, considering I have the keys?

What legal options do I have to challenge this situation, and can I seek compensation? I lost out on two crucial business opportunities because I couldn’t access my documents. Despite pleading my case and highlighting my recent efforts to be financially responsible, this ordeal lasted for a week. I have now settled the electricity bill.

Please advise on the next steps.

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

I came back to my rented flat after two days, only to find the electricity connection cut off due to unpaid bills. My landlord had informed me about the disconnection, but I was facing financial difficulties and couldn’t pay at the time. I’ve also missed rent payments a few times due to these challenges, but I’ve been diligently catching up, paying a significant amount of ₹45,000 over the past two months.

However, locking me out without any warning or communication, leaving behind my valuables, important documents, and essential medications, seems unfair and unethical. Is this legally permissible? Can I legally break the lock to regain access to my flat, considering I have the keys?

What legal options do I have to challenge this situation, and can I seek compensation? I lost out on two crucial business opportunities because I couldn’t access my documents. Despite pleading my case and highlighting my recent efforts to be financially responsible, this ordeal lasted for a week. I have now settled the electricity bill.

Please advise on the next steps.

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Your landlord’s actions are likely illegal. Disconnecting electricity without proper notice and locking you out without any opportunity to retrieve your belongings are violations of your rights as a tenant. You can file a complaint with the Rent Control Authority seeking reinstatement and compensation for damages, including the lost business opportunities.

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