Delhi Court Orders Tenant to Vacate Property Belonging to 84-Year-Old Landlord

The Patiala House Court in Delhi has ordered a tenant to vacate a property in Vasant Kunj and pay arrears of rent within 28 days in a suit filed by the landlord, an 84-year-old senior citizen.

The landlord initiated legal action seeking eviction, possession, and recovery of rent arrears against the tenant of a flat in Vasant Kunj. The suit, initially listed on March 18 and later on April 16, alleged that the tenant had not paid rent for several months and had threatened the landlord when asked to vacate.

Additionally, the landlord’s counsel claimed that the tenant had restricted the landlord’s access to the property, damaged it, and made structural alterations. The landlord, being a senior citizen, stated that the tenant’s actions caused immense suffering.

Furthermore, the landlord’s counsel stated that rent payment cheques given by the tenant had bounced, adding to the landlord’s troubles. The counsel accused the tenant of cheating and fraud.

Following arguments from both parties, the Additional District Judge on April 16 directed the tenant to vacate the flat, pay arrears amounting to Rs 1,61,000, and decreed the suit in favor of the landlord within 28 days.

The landlord is represented by Sumit Gehlot and TS Thakran Advocates of Fidelegal Advocates & Solicitors.