My family has lived in a house owned by an akhara for almost 70 years. Recently, the manager demanded â‚¹50,000 for repairs, which we paid. He promised our rent wouldn’t increase beyond â‚¹1,100. However, our rent was only â‚¹250 in 2010 and he raised it to â‚¹1,100 after repairs in 2001. Now, in 2016, he wants to raise it again to â‚¹1,800, claiming he can do whatever he wants. Many tenants in their Haridwar properties have faced similar rent increases. Can I deposit the rent with the court? What can I do if I refuse to pay the increased rent and he threatens to evict us after a year?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My family has lived in a house owned by an akhara for almost 70 years. Recently, the manager demanded â‚¹50,000 for repairs, which we paid. He promised our rent wouldn’t increase beyond â‚¹1,100. However, our rent was only â‚¹250 in 2010 and he raised it to â‚¹1,100 after repairs in 2001. Now, in 2016, he wants to raise it again to â‚¹1,800, claiming he can do whatever he wants. Many tenants in their Haridwar properties have faced similar rent increases. Can I deposit the rent with the court? What can I do if I refuse to pay the increased rent and he threatens to evict us after a year?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My family has lived in a house owned by an akhara for almost 70 years. Recently, the manager demanded â‚¹50,000 for repairs, which we paid. He promised our rent wouldn’t increase beyond â‚¹1,100. However, our rent was only â‚¹250 in 2010 and he raised it to â‚¹1,100 after repairs in 2001. Now, in 2016, he wants to raise it again to â‚¹1,800, claiming he can do whatever he wants. Many tenants in their Haridwar properties have faced similar rent increases. Can I deposit the rent with the court? What can I do if I refuse to pay the increased rent and he threatens to evict us after a year?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Under Indian law, you may deposit the rent with the court if you believe the rent increase is unreasonable. If the akhara initiates eviction proceedings, you can challenge it in court by arguing that the rent increase is exorbitant and citing the Rent Control Act applicable in your state. It is crucial to gather evidence of past rent payments and the 2001 agreement to justify your claim.