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Can my landlord evict me without a court order in Delhi?

My landlord has been threatening to remove my belongings and lock the house while I am at work. Is this legal? What are my rights under the Delhi Rent Control Act?

3 answers 2025-04-18by Anonymous

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Adv. Priya Kapoor

Verified Advocate · Bar Council of India

No landlord can forcibly evict you without obtaining an eviction decree from the Rent Controller or Civil Court. Self-help eviction is illegal under the Delhi Rent Control Act. You can file a police complaint under IPC Section 441 (trespass). Document everything — take photos and keep all rent receipts. If the landlord proceeds, apply for an injunction in the Rent Controller's court immediately.

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