Civil disputes in Mumbai are, more often than not, disputes about premises — who owns them, who may remain in them, and on what terms. This page brings together the property-related proceedings undertaken at these chambers.
Matters commonly handled
- Suits for declaration of title, possession and injunction
- Specific performance of agreements for sale, under the Specific Relief Act, 1963
- Tenancy and leave-and-licence disputes under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999
- Cooperative housing society disputes under the Maharashtra Cooperative Societies Act, 1960
- Encroachment and illegal possession — see property encroachment
- Succession, wills and probate
- Cheque dishonour proceedings under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
Documents commonly required
- Title documents or agreement for sale
- Society share certificate or index II, where relevant
- Any prior correspondence, notices or complaints
Where these matters are heard
City Civil Court, Dindoshi; Small Causes Court, Mumbai; the Cooperative Court; and, where relevant, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission and MahaRERA.
See also the broader civil and property matters page and legal notice drafting.
Documents to keep for any property matter
- Title deed, agreement for sale or allotment letter, and the chain of earlier documents
- Property card, 7/12 extract or society share certificate
- Sanctioned plan and occupation certificate, where relevant
- Tax and maintenance receipts, and electricity and water bills in the owner’s name
- Registered documents with the Sub-Registrar’s receipt
Typical matters
Disputes over possession and boundaries, sale and lease documentation, redevelopment and society issues, and recovery of possession. The remedy depends on whether the right claimed is title, possession or contract.
Related guides
- MHADA Flat Transfer After the Allottee’s Death
- Selling or Buying a MHADA Flat: Lock-In, NOC and Transfer Fee
- Selling or Buying an SRA Flat: the 5-Year Lock-In
- BMC Dangerous Building Notice (C1–C3): Tenants’ Rights
- Water Leakage from the Flat Above: Who Is Responsible?
- NRI Legal Guide: Property, Power of Attorney and Documents From Abroad
- Trust Property Sold Without Sanction: Ex-Post-Facto Sanction Under Section 36(5)
- Builder Delayed Your Flat? MahaRERA Complaint for Interest or Refund
- Housing Society Transfer, NOC and Charges: Your Rights
- Leave and Licence Disputes: Deposit Not Returned, Licensee Not Vacating
- Gift Deed in Maharashtra: Stamp Duty, Registration and Cancellation
- Making a Will in Mumbai: Witnesses, Registration and Probate
- Leave and Licence Agreements in Maharashtra: Registration and Basics
- Registering a Sale Deed in Maharashtra: Stamp Duty, Registration and Time Limits
- Someone Has Encroached on My Property. What Can I Do?
- Legal Heir Certificate, Succession Certificate and Probate: What Each One Does
See also: Transfer of a society flat after the death of a member.
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This page describes general procedure and does not constitute legal advice. What applies to a particular matter depends on its own facts.
This page describes general procedure and is published for information only, in keeping with Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules. It is not legal advice and does not solicit work. What applies to a particular matter depends on its own facts.