Paghdi rent issue
Bhavya Fofariya
(Querist) 04 March 2017
This query is : Resolved
Hi Experts,
We have 2 Paghdi flats in a building which we are using day to day basis. Last year there was a disputes among landlord brothers due to which we they refused to take the rent.
They had a mutual agreement between them regarding distribution of rent 4 years back, under that our 2 flats and 1 other tenants had to pay the rent to landlord (2) however we were collecting rent receipts from landlord (1) who is receiving rental from other 3 tenants.
Now Landlord (2) has stopped accepting rent from us due to their internal money issue and may be taking legal action against landlord (1)
If we want to send a rent from registered Courier, to whom should we pay the rent? Is it going to be in form of money order or a cheque/DD would be better in this case? Pls advise. Also advise on due course of action for us being a tenant
Note : Property is in Dombivali (under KDMC)
Kishor Mehta
(Expert) 05 March 2017
Sir,
You are protected by Maharashtra Rent Control Act, you may send the TOTAL amount of pending rent per Money order to the address as given on the last rent receipt issued to you, in the event of it being refused safe keep the returned money order coupon and money order Postal receipt as proof of having sent the rent. Correspondence through courier is not acceptable as evidence in a Court of Law.
It is advisable for you to preserve every piece of evidence of your continuous stay at the rented premises.
Good luck,
Kishor Mehta
Guest
(Expert) 05 March 2017
Sent money by only Government India Post- Money order , In money order form "Write Rent for _______ Rs._________ Months"
Before giving anything in writing better show to Proper advocate, even small letter should not be given in writing without showing to advocate.
Generally if rent is not taken for long (6 months year) and you don't know whom you have to pay etc.
In that case better file fixation of standard rent suit and deposit money in court . But please note this is bit costly affairs in practical world .
Additionally if you don't pay money after they reject money order
You better keep the money in your personal account separate and whenever they demand you pay them or if they go to court for termination of your tenancy on grounds of non payment of rent then their pay the money . Please note termination of tenancy due to non - payment of rent is practically joke , because you get 3 months duration even in Court to pay money as per law , so non payment of rent (which is negligible in pagdi system) is subject which is not worth taking tension except keeping the money ready with you whenever you have to pay
Guest
(Expert) 05 March 2017
Agreed with Madam RK Goyal
