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??

In this situation, after the death of the tenant, the widow of the deceased tenant does not automatically have the right to transfer the rent receipt to the nephew's name. The landlord must follow the legal procedure to effect such a transfer.

1. **Legal Heirs**: In the absence of a will by the deceased tenant, the widow and any legal heirs of the deceased tenant would have a claim to the tenancy rights and any benefits arising thereof. As per Indian law, the legal heirs typically include the widow, children (even if deceased), and certain other blood relatives.

2. **Succession Certificate**: The widow or any legal heirs of the deceased tenant can apply for a succession certificate from a civil court to establish their claim as the rightful successor of the deceased tenant's assets and rights, including the tenancy rights.

3. **Agreement**: Once the legal heirs are determined or the widow obtains a succession certificate, the landlord can enter into a fresh agreement with the rightful successor. The landlord is not obligated to transfer the rent receipt to the nephew just based on a request from the widow.

4. **Other Relatives' Rights**: Other blood relatives of the deceased tenant, who may be legal heirs as per Indian succession laws, can also claim their rights. It is important to verify the legal heirs and follow the legal process to avoid any disputes in the future.

Therefore, the landlord should request the widow to provide a succession certificate or any other legal documents establishing her claim as the rightful successor of the deceased tenant. If the nephew is not a legal heir, the landlord may need to deal directly with the legal heirs recognized by law. It is advisable to consult with a lawyer experienced in property and succession laws to handle this matter appropriately.