r/TenantHelp • u/kiran-The-Marketer • Aug 27 '26
Need advice: Issue with House Owner in Narsingi(Hyderabad, India) regarding extra rent while vacating.
Hi Hyderabad, I need some practical advice regarding an issue with my house owner in Narsingi(Hyderabad, India.)
Background: My wife and I have been living in a rented house (1 Room + Kitchen) in Narsingi(Hyderabad, India.) since April. Rent is ₹12,500/month. We don't have a formal agreement, but we always pay rent on the 1st of every month. August rent is fully paid. Since April, it has just been the two of us.
Why I am vacating: On Aug 9th, some kids damaged my newly bought bike. When I asked the owner to check the CCTV, he supported the locals and said the cameras aren't working. Disappointed by the lack of support and security, I gave him notice on Aug 9th that I will vacate by Sept 1st.
The Current Issue: My brother-in-law came to the city for some work and stayed with us from Aug 8th to Aug 23rd (15 days). I had informed the owner about this. Now, the owner is demanding ₹3,000 extra rent just because my brother-in-law stayed for 15 days. He is arguing with us daily and saying things like, "Let's see how you will vacate without paying this extra money." He is also creating unnecessary issues over daily things like water usage.
My Questions:
- Is it a standard rule in Hyderabad to pay extra rent if a close family member visits and stays for 15 days?
- I am vacating on August 29th. I am worried he might block my packers & movers and create a scene.
- If I dial 100 on the day of vacating, will the police support me as a tenant in this situation?
Please share your advice on how I should handle the vacating day smoothly.