Lease & Eviction Notice Drafting
Budget: ₹750 – ₹1,250 INR
# LEGAL NOTICE FOR EVICTION
**Date:** [Date of Issue]
**By Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due (RPAD)**
**TO:**
[Tenant Name]
[Address of the Rented Premises]
**SUBJECT:** NOTICE TO VACATE PREMISES FOR [NON-PAYMENT OF RENT / BREACH OF AGREEMENT / EXPIRY OF TENANCY]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Under the instructions of my client, **[Landlord Name]** (hereinafter referred to as the "Landlord"), owner of the property situated at **[Complete Address of Premises]** (hereinafter referred to as the "Premises"), I hereby serve you with this legal notice:
**1. REFERENCE TO TENANCY:**
You entered into a Tenancy Agreement dated **[Date of Agreement]** with my client for the residential use of the Premises for a period of [Duration], ending on [End Date].
**2. GROUNDS FOR EVICTION:**
This notice is issued consequent to your violation of the terms of the said Agreement and the provisions of the **[Insert Relevant Act, e.g., Section 21/22 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021]**, on the following grounds:
* **[OPTION A - Non-Payment of Rent]:** You have failed to pay the agreed monthly rent of INR [Amount] for the months of [Month, Year] to [Month, Year], despite repeated reminders. This constitutes a "default in payment of rent" under the Act.
* **[OPTION B - Expiry of Term]:** The lease term expired on [Date], and you have failed to vacate the premises or renew the agreement.
* **[OPTION C - Breach of Contract]:** You have [describe breach, e.g., sublet the premises without consent / caused structural damage], which is a material breach of Clause [Number] of the Agreement.
**3. DEMAND FOR POSSESSION:**
You are hereby called upon to:
a) Pay the outstanding arrears of rent amounting to **INR [Total Amount]** (if applicable) within [Number] days of receipt of this notice.
b) Hand over the peaceful and vacant possession of the Premises to my client on or before **[Date, typically 15 to 30 days from notice]**.
**4. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE:**
Take notice that if you fail to comply with this demand within the stipulated period:
a) My client shall be constrained to initiate legal proceedings against you for eviction and recovery of possession under the competent Rent Court/Rent Authority.
b) My client will claim **Double the Monthly Rent** as mesne profits/damages for the period of unauthorized occupation, as permitted under **[Section 23 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 / Relevant State Provision]**.
c) You shall be liable for all costs and consequences of such legal proceedings.
A copy of this notice is retained in my office for future record and necessary action.
Yours faithfully,
__________________________
[Name of Landlord / Advocate]
[Signature]
[Contact Information]
**Date:** [Date of Issue]
**By Registered Post with Acknowledgement Due (RPAD)**
**TO:**
[Tenant Name]
[Address of the Rented Premises]
**SUBJECT:** NOTICE TO VACATE PREMISES FOR [NON-PAYMENT OF RENT / BREACH OF AGREEMENT / EXPIRY OF TENANCY]
Dear Sir/Madam,
Under the instructions of my client, **[Landlord Name]** (hereinafter referred to as the "Landlord"), owner of the property situated at **[Complete Address of Premises]** (hereinafter referred to as the "Premises"), I hereby serve you with this legal notice:
**1. REFERENCE TO TENANCY:**
You entered into a Tenancy Agreement dated **[Date of Agreement]** with my client for the residential use of the Premises for a period of [Duration], ending on [End Date].
**2. GROUNDS FOR EVICTION:**
This notice is issued consequent to your violation of the terms of the said Agreement and the provisions of the **[Insert Relevant Act, e.g., Section 21/22 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021]**, on the following grounds:
* **[OPTION A - Non-Payment of Rent]:** You have failed to pay the agreed monthly rent of INR [Amount] for the months of [Month, Year] to [Month, Year], despite repeated reminders. This constitutes a "default in payment of rent" under the Act.
* **[OPTION B - Expiry of Term]:** The lease term expired on [Date], and you have failed to vacate the premises or renew the agreement.
* **[OPTION C - Breach of Contract]:** You have [describe breach, e.g., sublet the premises without consent / caused structural damage], which is a material breach of Clause [Number] of the Agreement.
**3. DEMAND FOR POSSESSION:**
You are hereby called upon to:
a) Pay the outstanding arrears of rent amounting to **INR [Total Amount]** (if applicable) within [Number] days of receipt of this notice.
b) Hand over the peaceful and vacant possession of the Premises to my client on or before **[Date, typically 15 to 30 days from notice]**.
**4. CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE:**
Take notice that if you fail to comply with this demand within the stipulated period:
a) My client shall be constrained to initiate legal proceedings against you for eviction and recovery of possession under the competent Rent Court/Rent Authority.
b) My client will claim **Double the Monthly Rent** as mesne profits/damages for the period of unauthorized occupation, as permitted under **[Section 23 of the Model Tenancy Act, 2021 / Relevant State Provision]**.
c) You shall be liable for all costs and consequences of such legal proceedings.
A copy of this notice is retained in my office for future record and necessary action.
Yours faithfully,
__________________________
[Name of Landlord / Advocate]
[Signature]
[Contact Information]