Owner charging 40000 for painting charges

You can obtain the quotation from differrent firms for painting the house.

You shall find the estimate making tools at the website of good companies also e.g. Asian Paints, Kamdhenu paints, Nerolac, Beger, ICI, etc. The authorized stockiest of these companies shall give you estimate/quotation on their letterhead for 5 coat/7coat paint. Each  paint has 4 qualities from lowest to top brand.

For repairing also you can obtain the quotation from registered contractor.

If there is a huge difference you can contest.

Mr. Sakthi,

1) Do not vacate the place if u feel u have been cheating by the Lessor.

2) Since u had agreed in the rent agreement that , u have to paint the premises while vacating, u should abide with it.

3) if u feel he is deducting more, u get it done yourself.

4) Though your agreement is expired ( not renewed), since u are in the possesion of the premises, nothing to worry. Only thing is, u have to prove that u are paying the rental amount regularly without fail.

5) Amicable settlement is always better.

In your agreement it is mentioned that it is your responsibility to paint the house,not that the owner will get painted and you reimburse it,just say whatever work done is done by you. And you have already paid to painter.and don't vacate the premises.