I am landlord of one chawl , one of my tenant expired 2 months before leaving behind him his widow of 75 age . My tenant was having only one child who expired long back. Now only his widow is there . She approached me with her nephew and requested me to change the rent receipt on his name. His nephew is not in blood relation. I want to know after the tenant death is it ok to transfer rent receipt on nephew name on request of his widowbor not??? If yes what is procedure any agreement have to be made?? Can any other relatives can claim any rights??

As per Indian laws, after the death of a tenant, the legal right to tenancy passes on to the tenant's legal heirs. In this case, since the tenant's only child has also passed away, the widow would be considered the legal heir and would have the right to request for the rent receipt to be transferred to her name.

In this situation, if the widow wishes to have the rent receipt transferred to her nephew's name, she would need to provide a legal authorization or consent from her to the landlord in order for the change to be made. This can be done through a simple agreement or letter of consent signed by the widow, stating that she wishes to transfer the tenancy rights to her nephew.

It is important to note that the nephew being not in a blood relation may complicate the matter. Other relatives who may claim rights to the tenancy should be informed about the decision and their consent or objection should be taken into consideration.

If there are any disputes or conflicting claims from other relatives, it is advisable to seek legal advice and possibly involve the court to resolve the matter. It is recommended to consult with a legal expert to ensure compliance with relevant laws and procedures in this specific case.