Canadian NRI landlord wanted rented Punjab house back; HC allows tenant to stay
The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled in favor of a tenant, preventing a Canadian NRI landlord from evicting her to reclaim his property. The landlord had sought possession for his personal use during visits to India, but the court rejected his plea.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal complexities and tenant protections regarding property rights for non-resident citizens in India.
He moved to Canada and rented his Punjab house for Rs 20,000 a month, then sought eviction to use it during India visits; Punjab & Haryana HC rules against landlord, allows tenant to stayA man owned a residential property in Jagraon, Punjab, which he rented out after moving to Canada. A lady became the tenant and paid Rs 20,000 a month in rent. The arrangement continued without any reported issue until the man decided that he wanted the property back.He sought to regain possession because he wanted to use the house for himself during his visits to India. He therefore asked the woman to vacate the property.
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