My family moved into a new flat on 10th October 2016, and signed a 2-year lease. We paid a security deposit and a brokerage fee equivalent to one month’s rent. Now it’s January 2017 and the broker is asking for another brokerage fee, claiming it’s a new year. We only paid the fee a few months ago! What legal options do I have in this situation?

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Law Forum › Category: Property › My family moved into a new flat on 10th October 2016, and signed a 2-year lease. We paid a security deposit and a brokerage fee equivalent to one month’s rent. Now it’s January 2017 and the broker is asking for another brokerage fee, claiming it’s a new year. We only paid the fee a few months ago! What legal options do I have in this situation?
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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

My family moved into a new flat on 10th October 2016, and signed a 2-year lease. We paid a security deposit and a brokerage fee equivalent to one month’s rent. Now it’s January 2017 and the broker is asking for another brokerage fee, claiming it’s a new year. We only paid the fee a few months ago! What legal options do I have in this situation?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

You have a valid argument against the broker’s demand. Indian law does not mandate annual brokerage fees. The broker’s attempt to charge you again is illegal and you can refuse to pay. You can also escalate this to the relevant consumer forum for redress.

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