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BI bought a empty land in my home town bit far from where I live currently, then converted it into godown and rented it to a tenant around 2020. The tenant’s business was not going well after some time and it is completely not functional for more than a year now. No rents for more than a year now. They are refusing to move out and using our space like a storage. Looks like the tenant had borrowed money from a politician for business and couldn’t repay. The politician now wants to take over the business and run.
He wants to buy from us for 30% below current market value and has been not allowing us to sell or vacate the property. After talking to some of my contacts we have two options
1) File a case against tenant for not paying rent and to vacate. It seems it will take anywhere between 3 to 10 years from what I am hearing. Problem with filing case is, my father may have to attend these court cases as I live far away from my home town and occasionally I also may need to travel. Also it adds more stress.
2) Accept the low offer.I am thinking to just accept the low offer just for peace of mind, but at them same time felling very angry for losing my hard earned money. Please suggest if there is a better way to handle this situation and which option would be better.
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UDoes the politician belong to the ruling party? Does he hold any office? Or does he belong to the party of the local MLA?
If there’s a strong opposition, reach out to them. I’m pretty sure they’ll be interested in helping you out.
Either way, tell him to increase the price offered. If he listens then well and good or else you can go about the former.-
SEven opposition will not do it for free. Those politicians who are lot in power still take a lot of money and promise they’ll get the job done somehow.
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HYou should file an eviction suit against the tenant. Your father will not need to attend every hearing—his presence will only be required during the evidence stage, while the advocate can handle the case alone on rest of the dates.
Legally, a tenant must pay rent to contest an eviction suit. If they have defaulted, they lose the right to oppose the eviction. This ensures you receive rent for the entire duration of the suit, which may take a few years. However, once the matter is in court, the politician is unlikely to take any coercive action.
Meanwhile, try to convince the politician to purchase the property at its full market value. If he attempts to pressure or intimidate you, consider raising the issue on social media.
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SThe only reason I would not suggest this to OP is because of his personal circumstances and the trade-off. A civil suit is going to take its toll on him and distract him.
While your advice is on point, the tenant may resort to a number of mischievous tricks to avoid paying the rent while the suit is pending.
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PThis is a tough situation, but you do have options. If you file a **tenant eviction case**, it could take years, but courts do rule in favor of landlords when tenants stop paying rent. You can also explore a **police complaint for illegal occupation**, which might put pressure on them. If legal proceedings seem too slow, consider **negotiating a better deal** with the politician—maybe not full market price, but higher than their current lowball offer. Also, if there’s any local media or political opposition, highlighting the situation might create some pressure. If you decide to sell, ensure everything is documented legally to avoid future disputes. Stay strong and don’t let them bully you into a bad deal!
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GThis is why I advise the kids of the country not to invest in property because all of the politicians think they own the people and you never win , plan to move out of this country.
Sorry OP i can’t answer this question as I feel very frustrated as a fellow indian with people living with jingoism and what not and I don’t have a good answer…. -
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UIf you have not placed a rental agreement and registered ,then it is a bit problematic. I would suggest you to cut off the water, electricity supply and employ other tactics(nothing illegal). If you are not in need of money , just wait . The situation will change. Try to sell off the land to a bigger player, someone who has the power and the time to handle such situations.
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