Legal Question in Real Estate Law in India

Rental house

We are a tenant in Mumbai for the last 40 years and the rent is paid by my father and how he is old now I want to change the tenancy to my name and pay the rent.


Asked on 11/03/08, 12:35 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Nasir Butt Nasir Law Associates

Re: Rental house

You are required to pay the rent irrespective in what name the tenancy exists. In case of death (Allah may forbid), same tenancy agreement will remain continue being successor-in-interest. If problem arises, new agreement may be signed.

Read more
Answered on 11/03/08, 10:43 pm
Nasir Butt Nasir Law Associates

Re: Rental house

You are required to pay the rent irrespective in what name the tenancy exists. In case of death (Allah may forbid), same tenancy agreement will remain continue being successor-in-interest. If problem arises, new agreement may be signed.

Read more
Answered on 11/03/08, 10:45 pm
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: Rental house

Transfer of tenancy is not permissible. However, you can pay rent for and in the name of your father.

Read more
Answered on 11/03/08, 12:37 am
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: Rental house

You may continue paying rent. Tenancy may not be changed during life time of the original tenant i.e. your father.

Read more
Answered on 11/03/08, 3:12 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in India