Q: I have lived in my current apartment for 14 years. They told me that I was having a court case as I didn't pay last year's rent…A: You can pay the rent outstanding and request them to withdraw the case. This issue can be settled amicably. There may not be any case. They are only threatening you…

You can pay the rent outstanding and request them to withdraw the case. This issue can be settled amicably and does not need any legal intervention. There may not be any case at all and they are only threatening you. If there was a case, you should have received a legal notice from the court through a registered post.

Paying the outstanding rent to withdraw the case

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Necessary precautions before issuing a replacement of a lost cheque

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