Rental Property: After 12 years the tenant will get the ownership of the house, keep yourself safe with these rules

News India Live, Digital Desk: Rental Property: In big cities like Delhi-Mumbai, landlords earn income by renting their vacant properties. This not only provides them financial benefits but also takes care of property. However, sometimes landlords do not know that keeping a long-term tenant may increase the risk of criminal on their property. This problem can be serious, especially in cities like Mumbai and Delhi, where the fares are very high.

Can a tenant claim property?
According to Indian law, if a person is living in an property for 12 consecutive years without any objection and the landlord has not taken any legal action against him, then the tenant can claim that property. This is called the ‘adverse possession act’. However, the tenant will have to submit documents like electricity bill, water bill, property tax payment to prove it. If the landlord remains inactive during this period, the tenant may capture his property.

How can landlords protect their property?
Home owners should take some important steps to avoid such problems. First, each tenancy must be legally registered. The 11 -month tenancy agreement should be renewed every 11 months. This will help avoid any legal complexity.

Regular inspection and tenant’s background check
Landlords should regularly inspect their assets and ensure that the tenant is not illegally making or changing there. In addition, it is also important to complete the background before giving anyone to a house on rent. Changing tenants from time to time can also be a safe solution if possible.

Security from illegal occupation
Landlords should keep all legal documents related to their property updated. It is important to periodically investigate any unauthorized person to prevent the property from claiming. If the landlords are not careful, they may get caught in legal disputes, which can make it difficult to get the property back.

What to do if the tenant refuses to vacate the house?
If a tenant refuses to vacate the property, first of all they should be officially sent a legal notice. Homewriers should also be careful not to force them to force electricity and water connections, as it can be considered illegal to do so. If the tenant still does not vacate the house, the landlord can file a complaint with the police and file a petition in the civil court. Under Article 103 of the Indian Constitution, the landlord can take legal action to vacate the property.