Evicting a tenant can be a distressing ordeal for landlords, particularly when rent goes unpaid and the tenant refuses to leave. A recent post on Reddit has shed light on such a difficult situation faced by a commercial property owner in Karnataka.
Sharing his predicament, the landlord explained on Reddit: “I’m in a serious issue with a commercial tenant. He hasn’t paid rent for over a year, and the court case is dragging on with the tenant barely appearing for hearings. Now, instead of paying the overdue rent, he’s demanding ₹3.5 lakh from me to vacate the property. I’ve lost a year’s rent and significant time. I feel trapped and it’s unfair that I have to pay him to leave my property. I want to evict him legally but don’t want to pay him.”
The post, titled “Tenant refusing to vacate and demanding ₹3.5 L to leave — need help,” garnered significant attention, with many Reddit users expressing sympathy and offering advice. Common responses included suggestions to pursue legal eviction rather than giving in to the demand, and to meticulously document all proceedings.
One user, identifying as a lawyer from Delhi, advised against any unlawful actions and emphasized the importance of following court procedures. The original poster confirmed being based in Karnataka.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. Hindustan Times has not independently verified the claims.)