tenants had locked door and we cant show to parties
minu
(Querist) 11 February 2016
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Hi sir,,we gave 2 rooms for lease 5 lacs they first paid one room lease of 3 lacs second room they paid partly 3 times.they now got new house near thier shop they shifted house and locked the doors and kept key with them they did not open for 6 months .since not giving key v cant show our house to other parties ,now the aggrement is over on feb 10 they now need full settlement 5 lacs.they also sent a lawyer notic to us to pay full amount.tenants told that if u wont pay amount u have to pay interst to us.they r arguing in front of house.v.e can pay only wen they giv keys so that v can show to parties.what is the solution sir please help
Devajyoti Barman
(Expert) 12 February 2016
What was the agreement regarding return of security deposit or advance amount.
if there is no mentioning of interest then do not pay the interest but return the advance money.
They are right not to give keys to the house unless and until you return their money.
Rajendra K Goyal
(Expert) 12 February 2016
Reply the notice through your lawyer claiming damages, rent, interest, mental agony etc. from them.