Don't let arrears pile up. Follow this legal escalation matrix: 1. **Written Reminder:** Send a polite email or WhatsApp message documenting the default. 2. **Formal Legal Notice:** If they ignore reminders, send a lawyer-signed notice demanding full payment + interest. 3. **Termination of Lease:** If the notice period expires without payment, the lease stands terminated. 4. **Summary Suit (Order 37 CPC):** For pure money recovery (without eviction), you can file a 'Summary Suit' which is faster than regular trials. 5. **Eviction Suit:** If you want possession back, file for eviction on the ground of non-payment.

A defective notice can delay your recovery. Our experts ensure your notice contains: * **Calculation of Dues:** Month-wise breakdown of unpaid rent. * **Interest Claim:** Market rate interest (usually 15-18% p.a.) on the delayed amount. * **Adjustment Warning:** Clause regarding adjustment against security deposit (if applicable) or why deposit is forfeited. * **Ultimatum:** A clear deadline (e.g., 15 days) to credit the amount to your bank account. * **Eviction Warning:** Explicit statement that failure to pay leads to lease termination.

Many landlords make the mistake of just adjusting arrears against the security deposit without notice. **Avoid this.** The security deposit is usually for property damages and is refundable *after* vacation. Always demand the rent first. If they vacate and still owe money, *then* adjust against the deposit and claim the remaining balance legally.