The question (10 marks)
Draft a legal notice on behalf of Mrs. Sunita Deshmukh, landlord of Flat 4, Sagar Apartments, Dadar, Mumbai, to her tenant Mr. Rakesh Nair, who has not paid rent of Rs 25,000 per month for four months, calling upon him to pay the arrears and to vacate. State the structure such a notice must follow. (10 marks)
Original question written for this pack on the pattern of the University of Mumbai LL.B. papers.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 8 · Legal Writing, Composition and Comprehension of Legal Language including Legal Writing and General English.
Authorities you will need
- Transfer of Property Act 1882, s. 106
- Maharashtra Rent Control Act 1999, s. 15
- Code of Civil Procedure 1908, s. 80
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