Can my tenant claim ownership?

Can my tenant claim ownership?

The law is settled : ONCE A TENANT, ALWAYS A TENANT. In no situation, a tenant can claim ownership so long as you are receiving rent. If he stop paying rent, you should immediately file an eviction petition.

Can a tenant claim ownership in India?

The tenant in the given situation can NEVER claim ownership. The law is settled : ONCE A TENANT, ALWAYS A TENANT. In no situation, a tenant can claim ownership so long as you are receiving rent. If he stop paying rent, you should immediately file an eviction petition.

Can a tenant claim ownership of a property after 10 years?

No, Tenant cannot claim ownership even if he is staying in the premises for 10 years also. No, carrying out alterations also will not give ownership to the tenant. Best option is you get the rental agreement registered. The rule is known as “ADVERSE POSSESSION”.

How do I claim ownership of a rental property in India?

Best option is you get the rental agreement registered. The rule is known as “ADVERSE POSSESSION”. If any person, In India, holds any private property for more than 12 years and public property more than 30 years may claim ownership of the property by adverse possession rule.

Can a tenant claim rights over the property of a landlord?

As per law tenant can not claim any right over the property, as you renew the agreement with him after every 11 month hence no need to worry, tenant can not do any act against you or your property. 1. You have misunderstood the law.

What are the rights of a tenant after the tenancy agreement expires?

There is no such thing in law that the tenant can claim rights in the property after having lived in that articular property for more number of years. Once a tenant is always a tenant. However if you want to vacate the tenant, yo may not renew the agreement in future and can inform him to vacate after the expiration if this agreement period.