Property Law Questions
Browse property law questions asked by people across India.
Questions in Property Law are answered with reference to the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Registration Act, 1908 and the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. Each answer states the section that applies, the forum that hears the matter and the limitation period, so the position can be checked against the official text at India Code before you act on it.
The forum depends on the facts rather than the label: a dispute described as a family matter may be heard by a family court, a magistrate or a civil judge depending on whether the relief sought is maintenance, custody, injunction or declaration. Where the law has been renumbered by the 2023 criminal law reforms, answers note both the old and the new section numbers.
Should I register my will in Surat and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Ahmedabad and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Kurnool and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Tirupati and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Guntur and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Vijayawada and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Visakhapatnam and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Karimnagar and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Nizamabad and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Warangal and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Secunderabad and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Hyderabad and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Dindigul and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Thoothukudi and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Erode and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Vellore and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Tirunelveli and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Salem and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Tiruchirappalli and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Madurai and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Coimbatore and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Chennai and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Darjeeling and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Kharagpur and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Siliguri and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Asansol and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Durgapur and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Howrah and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Kolkata and what is the procedure?
Should I register my will in Tumkur and what is the procedure?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Property Law
What is property law in India?
Property law in India governs ownership, transfer, and disputes related to immovable property. Key laws include the Transfer of Property Act 1882, Registration Act 1908, and state-specific rent control acts.
How to register a property in India?
Property registration requires: (1) Drafting a sale deed, (2) Paying stamp duty (varies by state, 5-8% of property value), (3) Registering at the Sub-Registrar office within 4 months of sale deed execution, (4) Getting the property mutated in revenue records.
What is the limitation period for property disputes in India?
The limitation period for filing a property suit is generally 12 years for recovery of possession under the Limitation Act, 1963. For declaratory decrees, it is 3 years. Adverse possession requires 12 years of continuous, uninterrupted possession.
Can a landlord evict a tenant without notice in India?
No. A landlord must give reasonable notice (typically 15-30 days) before eviction. Grounds for eviction under rent control acts include non-payment of rent, sub-letting without permission, or personal use of the property by the landlord.
What is encroachment in property law?
Encroachment is when someone illegally occupies or extends their structure onto another person property. The affected party can file a suit for possession under Order 7 of the Civil Procedure Code and claim damages.