Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in India

Mr A and Mr B are partners in a firm. The shop is on rent and rent deed is in the name of Mr A. After 12 years, Mr A leaves the firm making Mr B proprietor of the firm. Mr B continues to work since last 30 years. Mr B is giving the rent via cheque as per firm properiotership.

In this case, will Mr B/ firm will be considered as a tenant of the premises?


Asked on 7/21/13, 10:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Fca Prashant Chavan Expert Edge LLP

22.07.2013

Dear Sir / Madam,

No, since the rent deed is not in the name of the partnership firm, B will not be considered as a tenant of the premises. The tenancy rights vest in A.

Regards,

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Answered on 7/21/13, 7:00 pm


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