A landlord in Germany can evict a tenant in India through the rent controller, rent authority or civil court, depending on the state law. Maharashtra's leave and licence rules, Karnataka's rent act and Punjab and Chandigarh's NRI own-use provision each work differently. You appoint an attorney holder by a power of attorney legalised in Germany, and we conduct the case.
- Document route
- German notary, pre-certification, then Indian mission attestation
- Time difference
- India is 3.5 hours (summer) to 4.5 hours (winter) ahead
- Punjab NRI right
- Section 13-B, East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act 1949
- Without rent control
- Notice under section 106, Transfer of Property Act
Tenant Eviction from Germany: how it works
We review the agreement, its registration and the rent history, then identify the governing law. In Maharashtra, a registered leave and licence agreement allows a faster summary remedy before the competent authority when the licence expires; in Karnataka and many other states, the rent act grounds apply; in Punjab and Chandigarh, an eligible NRI owner can use section 13-B for own use. A legal notice terminates the tenancy and demands arrears.
The case is filed in the right forum with ownership and tenancy evidence. Tenants are usually directed to deposit arrears and ongoing rent, which often leads to settlement. If contested, your affidavit is filed from Germany, with video testimony where allowed. After the order, execution restores possession, and we prepare a registered agreement for the next occupant. Where the tenant offers to leave in return for time or a partial waiver, we negotiate and have the terms recorded so they can be enforced without a new case.
What clients in Germany should know
- In Mumbai and Pune, a registered leave and licence agreement gives a far quicker remedy than an ordinary tenancy.
- An Indian tenant who pays rent to a landlord living in Germany is required to withhold tax and give you a TDS certificate.
- Rental income from India is taxable in India and, under the treaty, also reportable in Germany.
Step by step from Germany
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Germany, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Germany
German notary, pre-certification, then Indian mission attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Germany where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Germany. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Tenant Eviction, or see all services for clients in Germany and the NRI Property Law practice area.
Questions from clients in Germany
Can my parents in Pune manage the eviction?
Yes, as attorney holders, though an affidavit from you on ownership may be needed.
How long does eviction take?
From a few months under summary procedures to a few years under older rent laws.
Is registration of the agreement necessary?
In Maharashtra, leave and licence agreements must be registered, and registration helps everywhere.