Adverse possession

Annu (Querist) 15 June 2020 This query is : Resolved
Dear experts,
What can be done if someone changes the door locks of flats.actually there are 2 flats of mine purchased in 2007 lying vacant in a building where few others are residing.i very rarely visit to take care of them.today i went and found door locks changed as i cud not open with my keys.
1What should be course of action on my part?
2 can someone claim adverse possession?

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If someone has changed the locks on your vacant flats, you have a few courses of action. You can immediately change the locks back yourself with witnesses, though this may lead to disputes. Alternatively, you can file a police report (FIR) or complain to the society. Experts confirm that adverse possession cannot be claimed in this situation, as you were unaware of the trespass until your recent visit. Installing CCTV is also recommended for future security.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 16 June 2020
The practical way is to immediately change the locks at your own in the presence of some witnesses with due security and take your own possession and better to rent out the same or reside personally or to face legal long battle by making a police complaint and then follow the outcome of the same.

There is a danger in first practical step of would be dispute which shall have to be tackled wisely but if you want to avoid such conflict then go to police station. lodge FIR against such person, if could be known from the adjoining locality possessing your flat and if not then against unknown person. Complaint can also be made to the society. There is no question of adverse possession in the given facts as the possession of another person is not in your knowledge till you visited recently there.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 16 June 2020
Get the lock changed. Install CCTV to record any such event in future.

It is not a case of adverse possession.

Annu (Querist) 16 June 2020
Thanks a lot dear experts.
To me it seems that the person wants to show his supremacy and to bow me down.
I have decided not to go into litigation but to defeat that person in his mental motives.
He cannot do nything but to break me mentally.

Raj Kumar Makkad (Expert) 16 June 2020
I appreciate your courage. This is the only requirement to defend you and your property. Keep it up.

Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 17 June 2020
You are welcome, may revert in case of any further question.

Asgher Mahdi (Expert) 17 June 2020
Don't worry in this case no one can claim adverse possession herein your given in query. To claim adverse possession is a difficult task. I think, you are hidding certain material fact with the forum to clear your doubts.

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