Tenant eviction is one of the most emotionally draining and legally complex issues faced by property owners in India. Even though tenancy laws protect landlords from unlawful occupation and prolonged non-payment of rent, many cases get stuck due to lack of proper documentation, delayed notices, or incorrect legal steps.
In this case, our client, a senior citizen residing in Mumbai, had rented out his 1BHK apartment to a working professional. After six months, the tenant stopped paying rent, ignored repeated reminders, and refused to vacate the property. The situation escalated when the tenant became unresponsive and attempted to misuse tenancy protections to delay the eviction.
The landlord approached our legal team after nearly 22 months of financial and mental stress. Our objective was clear:
➡️ Ensure lawful eviction
➡️ Protect the client from police or litigation complications
➡️ Restore possession of the property quickly and peacefully
Our team prepared a comprehensive legal strategy in accordance with the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. Through a structured process involving statutory notice, case filing, evidence submission, and execution orders, we successfully obtained a court-directed eviction and restored the property to the landlord without any conflict or damage.
The case involved multiple challenges:
The tenant had not paid rent for 14 consecutive months, causing financial loss to the landlord.
Despite personal requests and written reminders, the tenant refused to vacate the premises or communicate.
The tenant attempted to claim false tenancy rights and argued that the landlord could not evict him without a long litigation process.
The landlord had only a basic written agreement, not a notarised or registered one, making the case more complicated.
Any attempt to remove the tenant directly could have resulted in legal trouble for the landlord under Indian criminal laws.
The tenant tried to delay the legal process by not appearing for hearings and filing unnecessary applications.
Each challenge required a precise and legally sound approach to avoid delays and ensure compliance with Indian tenancy and property laws.
Our legal team designed a step-by-step eviction strategy based on Indian rent control and civil procedures:
A detailed legal notice was drafted and served to the tenant under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, demanding payment of arrears and vacating the premises within 30 days.
We compiled all proofs including:
Rent agreement copy
Bank statements showing non-payment
Communication records
Electricity bill usage patterns
Property ownership documents
A well-structured eviction suit was filed on the grounds of:
Non-payment of rent
Breach of agreement
Bona fide requirement
We effectively countered all delay tactics and ensured swift progress by:
Challenging frivolous applications
Presenting evidence promptly
Ensuring timely hearings
The court granted an eviction decree based on proven arrears and breach of tenancy terms.
After the tenant ignored the court’s order, we filed an execution petition and coordinated with court officers to ensure peaceful handover of the property.
The tenant vacated the premises under supervision, and the property was handed back to the landlord in good condition.
The legal process resulted in a complete and peaceful resolution:
The landlord successfully regained control of the property after nearly two years of illegal occupation.
The court ordered the tenant to pay rent arrears along with additional compensation for delayed possession.
The entire eviction was executed strictly through legal channels, ensuring safety and legality at every step.
A new fully registered rental agreement template was prepared for the landlord to avoid future risks.
The client now has complete clarity and confidence in dealing with tenancy issues and property rights.
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