Legal Question in Real Estate Law in India

Actually i have a question concerning residential property , actually we have been living in our resident as a tenant for 45 yrs , although we are tenants here but i just want to know that can we take the ownership of our house since its been more than 45 yrs for us living here , i would like to know that is there any law that entitles us to claim as an owner . i would also like to know how can we become the owner of it . I would be oblized to get an answer to my question as its becoming very confusing as well as problemati issue for me .


Asked on 10/04/09, 5:46 am

3 Answers from Attorneys

yes you can become owner, if the real owner did not turn up and nobody ask you any rent etc. for more detail send your complete details at

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Answered on 10/04/09, 6:06 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

No. "Once a tenant, always a tenant". You may get ownership right ONLY if you purchase the property from true owner.

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Answered on 10/04/09, 1:30 pm
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Ownership is possible only if your landlord is willing for transfer of ownership.

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Answered on 10/05/09, 1:20 am


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