Landlord ignores repairs What Indian tenants can do legally to force action and get costs back

Authorities can direct repairs but rent cannot be stopped blindly

Tenants who report repair neglect can invoke legal rights to demand habitable living conditions. If the landlord fails to act, tenants may approach authorities for directions, carry out essential repairs, and then seek reimbursement—provided they follow notice rules and document everything. Withholding rent without due process can invite eviction, and tenants cannot seize a landlord’s property to recover costs.