tenancy rights after the death of the original tenant

Querist : Anonymous (Querist) 16 August 2020 This query is : Resolved
What would be the status of tenancy right after the death of the original tenant for his wife and 2 sons, who were staying with him at the time of his death, as per the latest West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act?

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Rajendra K Goyal (Expert) 16 August 2020
Local law applicable discuss with local lawyer.

Broadly the terms of rent agreement prevails.

Advocate Bhartesh goyal (Expert) 16 August 2020
After death of original tenant legal rights to use and occupation of tenanted premises devolves to his legal heirs who at the time of his death were residing with him there I.e wife and two sons.they will be treated as tenant.