Q: I am staying in a shared apartment for the last six months. No tenancy contract. I couldn't pay the rent. I have given a cheque. Ee changed the key. What should I do? A: He cannot file a rental dispute case as you do not have a tenancy contract, but he can deposit your cheque. Try to buy time…

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Forceful eviction of the tenant for failing to pay the rent

Hi Sir,

I am staying in a shared apartment for the last six months. No tenancy contract. I couldn't pay the rent for August and September.

I have given a cheque dated 3rd October, but the landlord is behind me every day. Today, he changed the key and locked the room.

What should I do? He is not listening to me. He is shouting at me.

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9 Nov 2018, 20:01

He cannot file a rental dispute case as you do not have a tenancy contract, but he can deposit your cheque which could land you in trouble.

Try to buy time for 6 months. After 6 months, he cannot use the cheque.

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