Respected Sir,
We gave a token advance of 2k for a flat(Rent was 14k). Before 10 days to shift we went to see the house again. That time we saw that there was a big drainage infront of the house and the smell was horrible.Initially when we went to see the house the drainage was empty. Owner said due to some municipality work happening somewhere they have diverted drainage through this rain water drainage and it will be like this for 2 months.
We were not able to even stand for 2 minutes in the parking. The flat is in 3rd floor and there was little smell also. After coming home we discussed with our parents and they were not agreeing for us to shift there because of the smell and we did not know definitely that it will be there was 2 months.
So we informed owner that we cannot shift and volunteered to pay 15 days rent. But he wants us to pay 20 days rent as damage charges. There is no agreement in writing between us. We have already given him 7k. He is calling and saying that he will come to working place with 3rd party. He even sent message like this to our mobile.
Please let me know what I should do.
Thanks,
Gopi