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SI paid a token amount for an apartment in Gurgaon. At the time, there was no mention of a 6-month lock-in period. Two days before possession, when I met the landlord in person, he suddenly introduced this condition. I refused, since it wasn’t part of the original understanding, and he then said he didn’t want to rent the apartment to me anymore.
No agreement was signed, and the apartment was never rented out. He did get an inverter fitted on my request so we could move in, but apart from that, there were no other commitments or expenses. It’s been almost a month since I asked for a refund, and I haven’t heard back.
Do I have legal grounds to demand the token amount back? And is it worth pursuing this legally?
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SHey, really sorry you’re going through this—it’s incredibly frustrating when someone plays around with your trust and hard-earned money, especially at such a vulnerable moment like preparing to shift homes. Based on what you’ve shared, you absolutely have grounds to demand a refund, and yes, it’s worth pursuing legally.
Since no agreement was signed and the landlord unilaterally changed the terms right before possession, it clearly shows a lack of good faith from his side. Introducing a lock-in period out of the blue and then refusing to rent it out to you when you objected—this reeks of unfair dealing.
The first practical legal step is to send a formal legal notice demanding a refund of your token amount, along with a reasonable timeline for payment. A well-worded notice shows you’re serious and willing to escalate things legally if needed. Often, this is enough to nudge such people into action, especially if they know you’re not going to back down.
I’m a lawyer practicing in this area, and I’ve handled similar cases. If you’d like, I can help you with a strongly worded legal notice tailored to your facts. Happy to guide you through the next steps too, whether it’s consumer court or small cause recovery.
You’ve already waited a month—it’s time to take action that gets results.
Let me know if you’d like to take it forward. All the best either way!
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