Tenant succession and redevelopment benefits
Nikhil Kapure
(Querist) 14 July 2026
This query is : Resolved
I belong to a family that has been living as tenants in a very old wada (traditional building) in Guruwar Peth, Pune, for more than 60 years.
The original rent receipts and tenancy were in the name of my grandmother, who was the original tenant. She has now passed away.
After her death, my family has continued to live in the same rented house without any interruption. We have never vacated the property and are still in continuous physical possession of the premises.
My uncle was also living with our family in the same house. However, his wife and children have been living permanently in their village for the last 5–6 years after his marriage and have not been residing in this property. After my uncle's death, only my family continues to live in the house.
I would like to understand my legal position during the redevelopment process.
My question is:
Since only my family is currently residing in the property and my uncle's wife and children have been living separately in the village for several years, will they also have any legal right or benefit in the redevelopment? Or will the redevelopment benefits primarily belong to the family members who are actually residing in and occupying the rented premises?
kavksatyanarayana
(Expert) 14 July 2026
If your uncle moved out and stopped living in the property, he likely lost his tenancy rights. If he cannot show current rent receipts, electricity bills, or ration cards at that address, he cannot claim a share in the new redeveloped flat. The tenant currently residing (you) would typically be the sole beneficiary.
Dr. J C Vashista
(Expert) 15 July 2026
Is there any type of tenancy rights claimed by your uncle or his family ? If not, you are the sole and absolute tenant in the property during and after its redevelopment.
However, situation may change if there is any claim of your uncle / his family, which cannot be predicted at this stage.
