Apni Law Staff asked 10 months ago
My father passed away, leaving our ancestral home to my mother, elder brother, and me. For the last 15 years, we’ve allowed a trusted friend and his wife to live with my mother, as we’ve moved to different cities for work. Could their long stay give them any legal claim to the property? What legal steps can we take to ensure we retain ownership, without having to ask them to leave?
Best Answer
Apni Law Staff answered 10 months ago
Under Indian law, a person’s long stay on a property does not automatically grant them ownership rights. Your friend and his wife likely have no legal claim to the ancestral home, as they were merely allowed to reside there. You can strengthen your ownership claim by registering the property in your mother’s, brother’s, and your names, ensuring clear and documented ownership.
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