Power of Attorney to Recover Rents (India) by OLL
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Power of Attorney to Recover Rents
To All to Whom These Presents Shall Come I, Mr. ...
Whereas I am the owner of some immovable properties consisting of buildings and structures, which are occupied by, tenants and which properties are more particularly mentioned in the schedule hereunder written.
And Whereas I am unable personally to look after the said properties by recovering rents therefrom and paying taxes and other dues. because of my other occupations.
And Whereas I, therefore propose to appoint Mr. ... as my attorney or agent to do the following acts and things on my behalf and which he has agreed to do.
NOW KNOW YOU ALL AND THESE PRESENTS WITNESS THAT I Mr.... hereby appoint and constitute the said Mr. ... to be my true and lawful attorney or agent with full powers and authority to do and execute the following acts, deeds and things in 'my name, on my behalf and for me viz.
1. To ask, receive and recover from all tenants and other occupants whatsoever, occupying any part or parts or premises of the said properties, whether under any oral or written agreement or not. all rents, arrears of rents. compensation, profits and all other moneys now due owing and payable or at any time hereafter to become due owing and payable in respect of the said premises for occupying the same or otherwise, in any manner whatsoever.
2. On non-payment of any sum as aforesaid, to take summary proceedings to distress according to law.
3. To give notice, through a lawyer or personally, to make payment of rents or compensation or moneys due and payable by such tenants or other occupants and also to give up the premises and vacate the same..
4. To file suits and other legal proceedings in proper courts for recovering rents, compensation and other amounts, from any tenant or other occupant as well as to eject any of them from the premises occupied by him, either for non-payment or for any other ground whatsoever.
5. To pass valid receipts in proper form for all moneys received or recovered from any tenant or other occupants of the said properties as rent, compensation or otherwise.
6. To pay and allow all taxes, assessments. charges, deductions, expenses and all other payments and outgoing whatsoever clue and payable, to become due and payable for or on account of my said properties to the authorities concerned.
7. To let out on monthly tenancy any premises which may become vacant and at the standard rent and on the same terms as are applicable to other tenants in the same building.
8. To take possession of any premises falling vacant for any reason whatsoever and give receipt for such possession If required.
9. To transfer any rent receipt to the name or names of the heirs of any tenant who has died or to the name of such one of them as the heirs may agree upon between themselves.
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This template is a power of attorney specifically designed for property owners to authorize an agent or attorney to manage rental properties. It grants the agent authority to collect rent, handle tenant disputes, initiate legal proceedings for eviction, and perform minor maintenance tasks on the owner's behalf.
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a special power of attorney that grants an agent the right to handle day-to-day rental management and legal enforcement for specific buildings. It is not a general power of attorney and expressly excludes the power to perform major structural repairs or sell the property.
When should you use it?
Use this when you own tenanted buildings in India and need someone else to collect rent, pay property taxes, and handle evictions. Use a General Power of Attorney instead if the agent also needs the power to sell or mortgage the property.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recovery of Rents | The attorney may receive all rents, arrears, and compensation from tenants occupying the properties described in the schedule. |
| 4 | Legal Proceedings | The attorney is authorized to file suits in court for recovering amounts due and ejecting tenants on any ground. |
| 7 | New Tenancies | The attorney may let out vacant premises on a monthly basis at the standard rent rate. |
| 10 | Repairs and Maintenance | The attorney is restricted to carrying out only tenantable and minor repairs, excluding major structural work. |
| 15 | Books of Account | The attorney must maintain financial records of all income and expenses for periodic submission to the property owner. |
| Final Paragraph | Ratification | The owner agrees to ratify every lawful act performed by the attorney under the powers granted in this instrument. |
Who it's for
- an immovable property owner in India unable to personally manage rent collection due to other occupations
- a landlord appointing a local agent to handle summary distress proceedings and tenant evictions
How long it runs and how it's signed
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