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March 25, 2025 at 11:10 am in reply to: Tenant sublet the premises and locked a room while leaving #28034HHappyshark11
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March 25, 2025 at 11:10 amThe timeframe to mention in notice depends on the specific terms outlined in your Rent Agreement. In the absence of any particular period mentioned in the Agreement, 7 days would be fine. Also, you can draft and send Legal Notice yourself, however, I would recommend that you do it through a lawyer.The police do not have the authority to evict a tenant; that power rests with the civil court. However, since the tenant has already vacated most of the premises except for one room, you may consider breaking the lock, removing his belongings, and changing the lock to prevent re-entry.
If you choose legal way forward, you will have to file eviction suit, and that process may be lengthy and inconvenient. Instead, after terminating the agreement, you can just remove his belongings and change the lock to prevent re-entry. If he decides to take legal action, you can defend your position. Make sure to keep documented proof of his illegal or unauthorized activities to safeguard yourself in case he initiates any legal proceedings.
March 25, 2025 at 10:42 am in reply to: Neighbours destroyed our property and keeps on avoiding accountability. #31056HHappyshark11
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March 25, 2025 at 10:42 amEnsure that you have well-documented proof of all damages to your property caused by their construction work if you intend to seek compensation.It is unlikely that they will compensate you voluntarily without legal action. You should first send them a legal notice demanding compensation and to address all issues faced by you. If they fail to comply, you will need to file a civil suit to claim damages, along with a prayer for an ad-interim injunction against the construction activity.
March 25, 2025 at 9:03 am in reply to: Seeking Advice: Potential Lawyer Scam Involving Inheritance Dispute #28176HHappyshark11
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March 25, 2025 at 9:03 amYou can find an advocate’s enrollment number from the State Bar Council website, as most states maintain online directories. If the information is unavailable online, you can contact the State Bar Council office directly.You can file a complaint against an advocate yourself or engage another advocate to assist you. While there is no fixed statutory format, it is advisable to follow a structured format similar to a court complaint.
The procedure for filing complaint may vary across states, so it is best to visit the State Bar Council office to confirm specific requirements and submit a written complaint accordingly.
March 25, 2025 at 6:44 am in reply to: Seeking Advice: Potential Lawyer Scam Involving Inheritance Dispute #28174HHappyshark11
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March 25, 2025 at 6:44 amIf a lawyer has taken fees from you and not filed the case, you can file a complaint against him with the State Bar Council.March 25, 2025 at 6:32 am in reply to: Tenant sublet the premises and locked a room while leaving #28032HHappyshark11
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March 25, 2025 at 6:32 amSince the tenant has clearly violated the terms of the rent agreement by unlawfully subletting the premises and operating a hotel without a license, you can issue a legal notice formally terminating the agreement. The notice should demand that he remove all his belongings within seven days, failing which they will be deemed abandoned, and you will take appropriate action to have it removed.Additionally, the notice should provide a detailed account of the losses suffered due to the tenant’s actions, such as unauthorized wooden work expenses, delayed rent commencement, unpaid rent, etc. This will help justify the forfeiture of the security deposit.
Ensure the notice is sent through a legally recognized mode, such as registered post or email, and maintain documentary evidence to be prepared for any legal claims.
March 25, 2025 at 6:12 am in reply to: Should I Take Kotak Mahindra Bank to Consumer Court for Their Negligence? #27987HHappyshark11
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March 25, 2025 at 6:12 amYou can file a case against the bank in consumer court if you have sufficient evidence to support your claim.March 22, 2025 at 12:44 pm in reply to: Govt Buying Our Land for Way Less Than We Paid – Is This Fair? #30428HHappyshark11
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March 22, 2025 at 12:44 pmThe valuation of property is determined based on either the circle rate or the market rate, which is calculated from registered sale deeds of similar properties in the locality over the past three years. The greater of these two values will be considered for compensation. You may refer to Section 26 of the 2013 Act for more clarity on this.I can’t really comment on chances of success without a thorough review of all facts, but if the rate you mentioned is correct, I don’t see why you won’t be able to get fair compensation. After all the final compensation amount may include a multiplier and also 100% solatium.
Also, closely monitor the stage of land acquisition proceedings, as the legal remedies available to you may vary at different stages.
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March 22, 2025 at 9:43 amWhy do you think people in USA would opt for your quack formula to find out the babies gender, instead of just scanning for it using proper equipment. 🤔🤔BTW If you try this from India, you are going to jail.
March 22, 2025 at 9:26 am in reply to: How To Get My Honeymoon Package Refunded From MakeMyTrip Which Was Affected By Go-Air Bankruptcy? #30211HHappyshark11
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March 22, 2025 at 9:26 amSend a legal notice and file a consumer complaint against MMT. While MMT cannot be directly blamed for the cancellation of Go Air flights due to bankruptcy, your purchase was a holiday package, not just a standalone flight ticket. Since the flight was an integral part of the package, MMT had an obligation to provide an alternate flight without additional charges. As the trip was canceled for no fault of yours, MMT should have either arranged an alternate flight or issued a full refund.Failure to do so amounts to deficiency in service under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. You can file a complaint seeking a refund, along with compensation for inconvenience, mental distress, and financial loss caused by the cancellation. Ensure that all correspondence with MMT regarding the issue is well documented, as it will serve as crucial evidence for your claim.
If you intend to pursue legal action, do so promptly, as the limitation period for filing a consumer complaint is two years from the date of the cause of action.
March 22, 2025 at 9:05 am in reply to: Landlord stopped taking rent, now refuses to provide receipts—Possible legal issues? (Kolkata, WB) #30150HHappyshark11
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March 22, 2025 at 9:05 amIt is common for landlords to refuse rent payments, often as a step toward initiating an eviction suit.To deal with this, write a formal letter to the landlord enclosing a cheque for the rent payment. Retain copies of the letter, the cheque, and proof of delivery for your records. Once the letter is sent, the decision to deposit the cheque rests with the landlord.
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March 21, 2025 at 11:19 pmTo challenge the validity of the gift deed, you will need to initiate legal proceedings before the appropriate court, seeking a declaration that the deed is void or voidable on the grounds of undue influence and lack of free consent. Your claim should establish that the donor was unaware of the contents of the deed at the time of signing, and that he was coerced, manipulated, or placed under duress at the time of executing the gift deed, thereby vitiating their voluntary consent.In your petition, you should also seek an injunction to restrain the donee from further transferring or encumbering the gifted property. If the court is satisfied that the gift deed was not executed with free will, it may declare the deed null and void, restoring the property to its rightful owner.
March 21, 2025 at 11:10 pm in reply to: Govt Buying Our Land for Way Less Than We Paid – Is This Fair? #30419HHappyshark11
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March 21, 2025 at 11:10 pmUnder the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, compensation should be based on the market value. Additionally, a multiplication factor also applies, depending on whether the land is in an urban or rural area, along with a 100% solatium. If the current circle rate is still Rs. 300 per sq ft, then the Rs. 46 per sq ft offer is highly questionable. For now you will need to find out the exact stage of the land acquisition process and take appropriate steps to protect your interests.If award is already passed by the Collector and you are dissatisfied with the compensation amount in the award, you can challenge it under Section 64 of the Act by requesting a reference to the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement Authority. The Authority has the power to determine fair compensation.
If other landowners are also affected, you could consider discussing the issue with them and challenging the valuation together.
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March 21, 2025 at 2:37 pmYou don’t need to worry about anything in this case. Since you have been in possession for over 20 years, any claim by your neighbor to recover the land is barred by limitation, which is 12 years for immovable property.If they file any case against you, you can take the defence of adverse possession. Police has no power to evict you or interfere in civil matters in relation to immovable property.
March 21, 2025 at 1:31 pm in reply to: Bangalore police called me and threatened me of prostitution #30661HHappyshark11
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March 21, 2025 at 1:31 pmThis is a scam call. Most likely the prostitutes you paid and their associates are trying to get money from you.HHappyshark11
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March 21, 2025 at 11:41 amYou 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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