My family has been renting our apartment for over 70 years. We’re supposed to pay rent this month, but the landlord says we should pay the new developer instead. The problem is, we haven’t agreed to this developer yet! The landlord gave us all a photocopy of a letter, but it doesn’t say anything about the developer taking rent. Who should I pay, and how? My rent is due on January 1st and I always pay six months in advance. One tenant even sent the rent by registered post, but the landlord didn’t give them a receipt. I’ve always paid on time, so I’m worried about this whole situation. What should I do?

Apni Law
Apni Law
Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My family has been renting our apartment for over 70 years. We’re supposed to pay rent this month, but the landlord says we should pay the new developer instead. The problem is, we haven’t agreed to this developer yet! The landlord gave us all a photocopy of a letter, but it doesn’t say anything about the developer taking rent. Who should I pay, and how? My rent is due on January 1st and I always pay six months in advance. One tenant even sent the rent by registered post, but the landlord didn’t give them a receipt. I’ve always paid on time, so I’m worried about this whole situation. What should I do?
Vote Up
388
Vote Down
Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My family has been renting our apartment for over 70 years. We’re supposed to pay rent this month, but the landlord says we should pay the new developer instead. The problem is, we haven’t agreed to this developer yet! The landlord gave us all a photocopy of a letter, but it doesn’t say anything about the developer taking rent. Who should I pay, and how? My rent is due on January 1st and I always pay six months in advance. One tenant even sent the rent by registered post, but the landlord didn’t give them a receipt. I’ve always paid on time, so I’m worried about this whole situation. What should I do?

1 Answers
Vote Up
30
Vote Down

Best Answer

Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

You should continue paying your rent to your existing landlord until a new lease agreement with the developer is signed. The landlord is obligated to provide you with a receipt for rent payments. You should also consult a lawyer to understand your rights and options regarding this situation.

You Might Also Like

I moved out of my rented house and gave the keys back to the owner and broker. They were late to collect the deposit, so I left the keys and vacated the property. Unfortunately, one of the movers left a tap running, causing flooding in the house and damage to the unit below. Now the owner is claiming we’re responsible for the entire cost of repairs. Is there any way to resolve this situation fairly?

My landlord and I signed a rent agreement on a ₹100 stamp paper, which was notarized and filed with the police station and our society. The agreement clearly states a 24-month lease period from December 2014 to December 2016, and I’ve already given him 24 rent cheques. It also has a lock-in period of 24 months, with early termination allowed only by mutual consent within those first two years. He’s now asking me to vacate by May 1st due to a family issue. I’ve explained my reasons for needing to stay until December 2016, but he’s insistent. What should I do?

My family has been renting out a portion of our ground floor since the 1950s for a very low rent of just ₹200 per month. The current market value for this space is closer to ₹10,000 per month. How can I raise the rent to a fair level? To make matters worse, the tenant has been using another part of the property without our permission, claiming an understanding with a previous tenant. What legal options do I have in this situation?

I paid ₹8,500 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 ₹5,000. 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?

My shop has been rented out for the past 30 years. The tenant has always paid rent, but it’s now far below market value (only Rs.150 a month!). What’s the most straightforward legal way to either get them to vacate or pay a fairer rent? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Share This Article
Previous Article I received a call from a company called EduWithUs in Delhi promising me a job as a service engineer at a Samsung store in Bhopal. They asked for payment in installments, and I ended up paying ₹40,000 over time. It’s been five months, and I haven’t received any job offer or my money back. How can I file a complaint against them to prevent others from getting scammed? I have all the conversation records.
Next Article Facing a situation where the advice is to go to an arbitration court? We’re all for finding peaceful solutions, but how exactly can arbitration or family court help in our case? What’s the process like, and how long will it take? Are there other options to consider before opting for arbitration?

Follow US

Find US on Social Medias
Popular News
- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

📢 Stay Connected!

Join our community on Telegram and WhatsApp for instant updates, news, and exclusive offers.