A tenant who has occupied a property for 40 years can still be evicted if they have defaulted on rent payments for a significant period like 11 years, as long as the landlord follows proper legal procedures and proves the willful default in rent payments; the length of tenancy does not automatically grant immunity from eviction for non-payment of rent. 

The landlord needs to provide concrete evidence of the tenant's non-payment of rent over the 11-year period, including rent receipts, notices, and communication records. 

A landlord can technically claim rental arrears for the last 11 years, but due to the limitation period under the law, they can only legally pursue arrears for a specific time frame, usually three years from the date the rent became due that to only the rental amount what had been paid so far and not the enhanced rental amount. ,

The tenant, if being forced to vacate, he can file a suit for permanent injunction against the landlord to restrain him from forcibly evicting the tenant without following the due process of law.  

Pay the arrears of rent immediately 

Rs 2500 rent claimed is not huge amount 

Obtain in writing from landlord that all rents have been paid till date and no money is due and payable to landlord 

1. Tenant's Rights:

   • Protected under rent control laws; eviction is difficult.
   • Landlord can claim only 3 years' rent arrears (₹1800), not 11 years.
   • Arbitrary rent increase is not enforceable without legal notice.

2. Landlord's Rights:

   • Can demand unpaid rent (last 3 years only).
   • Can increase rent but must follow legal procedures.
   • Can file for eviction if rent is not paid.

3. Legal Advice for Tenant:

   • 
     Negotiate and pay only 3 years' due rent.
   • 
     Challenge rent hike under rent control laws.
   • If vacating, get a no-dues certificate, document property condition, and formally return possession.
   • If forced eviction occurs, seek legal protection.

Tenant is not liable for increased rent after vacating, but clearing legal dues is advised.

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The liability to pay rent irrespective of demand of the landlord primarily lies upon the tenant.

Now on failure to pay rent for minimum 3 continuous months is a ground for eviction.

So to secure further tenancy in the property the tenant is to clear the arrears rent.

He can pay the rent applicable to him. If he wants to still stay he needs to contest eviction suit if filed against tenant 

Dear sir/madam, 

First of all, before going in to legal intricacy, it is informed that since the property is on rent/rented, it is ethical and pious duty of tenant to pay rent which is nominal. Now, a few things are to be considered here that why the rent was not paid during these years and why the owner did not remind for the rent or asked to vacate the premises. One most suitable provision to you may be to take the plea of adverse possession and claim the said property in your favour. Do fight strongly and it is quite probable that the property may be in favour of tenant. 

- As per law, the owner cannot claim rent for more than the period of last 3 years 

- Further , the rent cannot increase from Rs.50 to 2500 p.m. and the tenant has right to stay there after paying the earlier fixed rent. 

- The tenant can take stay from the Court ,so that the owner cannot evict them 

the owner is well within its right not only to claim arrears of rent but also any increments

the tenant has got no rights whatsoever

the tenant is a defaulter and is liable to be evicted

i would advise the tenant to pay the arrears of rent alongwith any lawful increment as demanded by the owner

if the tenant vacates the property he is still liable to clear all the dues before handover

legal rights of tenant - NONE!