Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- To evict a tenant the owner should approach a department of housing and urban development – contact link
- The authority officer advices the owner to write an eviction letter to the tenant.
- The letter includes strong reason for eviction, the period for eviction, and penalty, if the tenant lives for a long period and attested with the signature.
- Make sure you will have all the documents that are listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- After completion, the letter should be submitted, and the designated authority will review the letter.
- After accepting the letter, the eviction letter will be sent to the tenant before moving to the court.
- Case will be filed in the civil court and the notice would be sent to the tenant for hearing.
- The authorities will advise the amount to be remitted as per the mode given in the “Fees” structure below.
- The owner should wait for the decision until the court decides.
Required Documents
- Rental agreement.
- Document of Ownership of the house.
- Address proof (owner)
- Electricity bill
- Gas bill
- Ration card.
- Proof of identification (owner)
- Aadhar card.
- Pan card
- Voter id
Office Locations & Contacts
Housing and Urban Development Department
Secretariat, Chennai 600 009
Phone: 1800 599 01234
Landline:25675861
Email: hud@tn.gov.in
Contact details link
Eligibility
Individuals who own a house.
Fees
Fees for this procedure is Rupees 100 for suit a file in court.
Validity
The document is valid forever after the court decision.
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Processing Time
It depends upon the time take by the court to decide.
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Instructions
- Applicant should be aware of laws, terms and condition before applying for this procedure.
- The owner should have strong arguments and proof to ensure the eviction happens.
Required Information
- Name
- Age
- Gender
- Contact number
- Address
Need for the Document
The document is necessary for Evicting the tenant.
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