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.
I am a pagdi tenant in Dwarka and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in New Delhi and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Delhi and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Amravati and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Kolhapur and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Solapur and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Aurangabad and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Navi Mumbai and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Thane and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Nashik and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Nagpur and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Pune and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I am a pagdi tenant in Mumbai and want to sell my tenancy rights, can I do so without the landlord's consent?
I gave a licence to use my property in Itanagar but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Gangtok but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Aizawl but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Kohima but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Shillong but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Imphal but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Agartala but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Srinagar but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Jammu but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Vasco da Gama but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Margao but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Panaji but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Dharamshala but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Manali but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Shimla but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Haldwani but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
I gave a licence to use my property in Nainital but the licensee is refusing to vacate, how can I recover possession?
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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.