My landlord did some cupboard work in my rented flat in Delhi five months ago. The cupboards are now damaged by termites. I’ve been asking him to get them fixed for the last two months, but he hasn’t done anything. Can I get them repaired myself and deduct the repair cost from my rent?

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Law Forum › Category: Landlord / Tenant › My landlord did some cupboard work in my rented flat in Delhi five months ago. The cupboards are now damaged by termites. I’ve been asking him to get them fixed for the last two months, but he hasn’t done anything. Can I get them repaired myself and deduct the repair cost from my rent?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My landlord did some cupboard work in my rented flat in Delhi five months ago. The cupboards are now damaged by termites. I’ve been asking him to get them fixed for the last two months, but he hasn’t done anything. Can I get them repaired myself and deduct the repair cost from my rent?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

As a tenant in Delhi, you have the right to a habitable dwelling. Your landlord is legally obligated to repair the termite damage. You can send a legal notice demanding repairs. However, deducting repair costs from rent without court approval is not legally permissible in India.

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