A family settlement agreement is an effective and legally binding way to amicably resolve any dispute regarding family property, inheritances, or other family possessions without resorting to court. In India, these are very commonly used for division of ancestral or joint family properties, settlement of maintenance or dower claims and recording amicable arrangements between family … Read more
Introduction Partition of ancestral property is one of the most contentious issue in the Indian legal system. Often the problem arises when families have to take upon the responsibility of sharing the property inherited over several generations without any documentary evidence or agreement. Put in simple words, partition would mean realization by the legal heirs … Read more
Legal Heir Certificate – Government document to identify the surviving family of the deceased. How to get it. Legal Heir Certificate in Indian Governmentis a necessary document used to identify and establish the surviving family members of any deceased individual. It helps claim government benefits, pensions, bank deposits etc after the death and several other. … Read more
In India, property transfer after death of a family member entails a legal procedure. The requirements and steps of which vary based on if the person had left behind an executed Will.  What law governs their personal succession, number of legal heirs and more. Typically, property transfer consists of; obtaining the death certificate, determining legal … Read more
Landlord Rights in India Whether it is a house or an apartment, landlords rent them out in cities and towns across India. Many of them, however, don’t know what their rights are when the tenant does not pay rent, damages the property, delays moving out, or goes against the written contract. You will be glad … Read more
Whether you need 30 days or more notice before a move-out (or how much notice your landlord needs before increasing rent or removing you), tenancy terms mostly align with your existing Rent Agreement or your state’s current rent-control law. However, newer ‘Model Tenancy Act’ Style rules are clarifying practices: written Lease Agreements, specific notice periods … Read more
The security deposit is an important facet of almost all lease agreements in India. It safeguards the landlord from any unpaid rent or any damage that is caused due to the tenants actions, it also causes distress & confusion for the tenant when there are no transparent laws. What exactly is a Security Deposit? … Read more
A Complete Legal Guide Safe landlord-tenant relations begin with a clear Rent Agreement. In Delhi, putting a few sentences on white papers will not be enough; it requires the correct conditions in the Rent Agreement, proper use of Stamp Paper at the time of Registration. The following guide elaborates How to Make A Valid Rent … Read more
how to legally evict a tenant – Landlords in Delhi should not evict a tenant immediately and forcibly. Landlords must first initiate the legal eviction process as laid down by The Delhi Rent Control Act, Transfer of Property Act and the Rules of civil courts. The process goes like this: Legal notice -> Eviction case … Read more
A Practical Legal Guide With rising prices of the property across the country and particularly in regions like Delhi-NCR. It is a breeding ground for scammers, fraudsters, document forgers and land sharks. However, most property fraud cases can be taken away if basic due diligence and legal verifications are done. 1. Understanding Property Fraud … Read more