Reading: I paid â‚¹8,500 in cash for one month’s rent at my PG, with a witness present. The bathroom had no light for four days and no curtains for six, even though I was given newspapers to use. The landlord is now charging me for the curtains despite my request for heavy curtains on all seven windows (only two in the bedroom have them). I also asked for hot water, even though it wasn’t part of the agreement, as it’s provided to other tenants who pay â‚¹5,000. Now, he’s threatening to evict me tomorrow because I contacted the chief secretary about the situation. He’s also demanding half of the rent for seven days. Is this unfair eviction, and what are my rights?

I paid â‚¹8,500 in cash for one month’s rent at my PG, with a witness present. The bathroom had no light for four days and no curtains for six, even though I was given newspapers to use. The landlord is now charging me for the curtains despite my request for heavy curtains on all seven windows (only two in the bedroom have them). I also asked for hot water, even though it wasn’t part of the agreement, as it’s provided to other tenants who pay â‚¹5,000. Now, he’s threatening to evict me tomorrow because I contacted the chief secretary about the situation. He’s also demanding half of the rent for seven days. Is this unfair eviction, and what are my rights?

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3 months ago

Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › I paid â‚¹8,500 in cash for one month’s rent at my PG, with a witness present. The bathroom had no light for four days and no curtains for six, even though I was given newspapers to use. The landlord is now charging me for the curtains despite my request for heavy curtains on all seven windows (only two in the bedroom have them). I also asked for hot water, even though it wasn’t part of the agreement, as it’s provided to other tenants who pay â‚¹5,000. Now, he’s threatening to evict me tomorrow because I contacted the chief secretary about the situation. He’s also demanding half of the rent for seven days. Is this unfair eviction, and what are my rights?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 months ago

I paid â‚¹8,500 in cash for one month’s rent at my PG, with a witness present. The bathroom had no light for four days and no curtains for six, even though I was given newspapers to use. The landlord is now charging me for the curtains despite my request for heavy curtains on all seven windows (only two in the bedroom have them). I also asked for hot water, even though it wasn’t part of the agreement, as it’s provided to other tenants who pay â‚¹5,000. Now, he’s threatening to evict me tomorrow because I contacted the chief secretary about the situation. He’s also demanding half of the rent for seven days. Is this unfair eviction, and what are my rights?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 months ago

Your landlord’s actions appear to be unfair and potentially illegal. Under Indian law, he cannot evict you without following due process, including a notice period and a proper legal process. You have the right to live in a habitable condition, and the lack of basic amenities like lighting and curtains, as well as the discriminatory treatment regarding hot water, can be considered breaches of the implied warranty of habitability.