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Canadian NRI landlord wanted rented Punjab house back; HC allows tenant to stay
Times of India 2 hrs ago·21 Sept 2026, 5:37 am
A Canadian non-resident Indian (NRI) landlord recently lost his legal bid to evict a tenant from a rented property in Punjab. The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled in favor of the tenant, allowing the occupant to remain in the house despite the landlord's request for possession.
This ruling highlights a critical compliance hurdle for NRIs. The court emphasized that the landlord failed to provide legally valid documents, specifically the completion intimation or property-tax assessment, to prove when the property was ready for occupation. Without this evidence, the tenant's claim to a tenancy right was upheld.
For investors, this case serves as a reminder of the administrative complexities involved in managing real estate assets from abroad. It underscores the importance of maintaining proper documentation to avoid disputes and ensure smooth possession of rental properties.
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