Nilam 13 September 2026

Tenant asking large money.

it is very old matter , we ready to pay tenant but she asking for large money to vecant the room located in our house, we want to sell this property, pls guide 1. how much money reasonable for 12x45ft space. 2. can we offer her same space somewhere else, as we have other property too if "yes" what kind of paper need to prepare. 3. she lived alone there, is it possible that we can do some paper work to avoide in futur claim of her children

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A homeowner needs guidance on how to handle a tenant who is demanding a significant amount of money to vacate a room in their house, as the homeowner wishes to sell the property. They are seeking advice on what constitutes a reasonable payment, whether offering alternative accommodation is feasible and what paperwork is required, and how to prevent future claims from the tenant's children.

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kavksatyanarayana (subregistrar/supdt.(retired)) 13 September 2026

Your query is not clear.

Shashi Dhara 13 September 2026

Dont care for her or illegal demands sell it to whom is ready to purchase and tell in future buyer and tenants are ----,

Dr. J C Vashista (Advocate ) 14 September 2026

You are required to be hard negotiator .

However, it is not a legal dispute as to how much money should be paid to the tenant to vacate the room(s).

Advocate M.Bhadra 14 September 2026

1. Reasonable compensation: There is no fixed amount based only on 12 × 45 ft. (540 sq. ft.). It should depend on the current market rent, existing rent, age and legal status of the tenancy, and location. First have a local property lawyer assess the tenant's legal position, then negotiate a lump-sum full-and-final settlement.
2. Alternative property: Yes, you can offer her another property instead of—or along with—cash. Execute a properly drafted Settlement Agreement/Agreement for Surrender of Tenancy, clearly identifying both properties, the terms of the new tenancy/licence, the surrender of the old tenancy, payment (if any), and date of vacant possession. Registration/stamp requirements should be checked by the lawyer.
3. Future claims by children: Do not rely only on a declaration from the tenant. First establish who legally has rights in the existing tenancy. If any family member may have an independent tenancy/inheritance claim, they should be dealt with in the settlement as advised by the lawyer. Obtain a clear surrender, full-and-final settlement, possession/handover receipt, and appropriate indemnity clauses.
Most important: Do not pay the entire settlement amount before obtaining properly documented surrender and vacant possession.

P. Venu (Advocate) 16 September 2026

The tenent could be evicted in acordance with the rent laws in force in your State.

T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 16 September 2026

There is no fixed statutory rate for compensating a tenant to vacate.

Since it is a very old tenancy (especially pre-2019/older rent acts), older tenants often hold stronger possession defenses in court, which drives compensation toward the higher end (20%–30%). Start by offering 6 to 12 months of rent (or covering moving costs + a modest lump sum), and negotiate up to your break-even point. Offering alternative accommodation (often called a Tenant Relocation/Rehabilitation Agreement) is valid and commonly used.

Forced eviction or cutting off essential services is illegal under state rent control laws and will give the tenant grounds for an immediate court injunction.

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