Movable property refers to assets that can be physically moved, like vehicles or furniture, whereas immovable property refers to land or anything attached to the land, like buildings.

Property ownership is transferred through a sale deed or gift deed, which must be registered with the local sub-registrar’s office to be legally valid.

A title deed is a legal document that serves as proof of ownership of a property.

You can verify property ownership by checking the title deed, property tax receipts, and encumbrance certificates from the sub-registrar’s office.

An encumbrance certificate is a document that certifies whether there are any legal or financial liabilities, such as mortgages or loans, on a property.

Property registration requires a stamped and executed sale or gift deed, identity proof of the parties, proof of payment of stamp duty, and registration fees.

A sale involves the permanent transfer of ownership, while a lease grants temporary rights to use the property for a specified period without transferring ownership.

Adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership of land if they have occupied it openly, continuously, and without the legal owner’s permission for a prescribed statutory period.

Joint ownership refers to two or more individuals sharing ownership of the same property, typically under terms outlined in a legal agreement.

Yes, a minor can own property, but they cannot sell or transfer it without a court’s permission or through a legal guardian.

Property tax is an annual tax paid by the property owner to the local government. Failure to pay property tax can result in penalties or legal action.

A power of attorney authorizes one person to act on behalf of another in property transactions, such as signing a sale deed or handling legal matters.

Land acquisition refers to the process by which the government takes over private land for public purposes, like infrastructure projects, in exchange for compensation.

Stamp duty is a tax paid on property documents during registration. It validates the sale or transfer of property and must be paid to make the transaction legally enforceable.

Failure to register a property can lead to the loss of legal rights to the property and complications in ownership disputes or future transactions.

Mutation is the process of updating the land revenue records after a property is sold, transferred, or inherited. It ensures that the new owner’s name appears in government records.

Tenants have the right to a habitable property, protection against unlawful eviction, and security deposit refunds, as governed by rent control laws or tenancy agreements.

The rightful ownership must be established through title deed verification and court adjudication if disputes arise.

Selling property under dispute can lead to legal complications, and potential buyers may be unwilling to proceed without clearing the dispute.

Once a property sale is registered, revocation is typically not possible unless fraud or misrepresentation is proven by a court order.

You can file a property dispute suit for trespassing or encroachment in a civil court and seek an injunction.

Penalties will be imposed, and local authorities may initiate recovery actions, including attaching the property.

No, property transactions must be in writing, stamped, and registered to be legally enforceable.

You must file a complaint with the police and approach the civil court to annul any fraudulent mortgage.

Certain states in India restrict non-agriculturists from purchasing agricultural land, so checking state-specific laws is necessary.

You must apply for a mutation of property and provide a copy of the will or succession certificate to the local authority.

Under Real Estate Regulation and Development Act, 2016 (RERA), developers must adhere to agreed timelines, and buyers are entitled to compensation or refunds if there is undue delay, unless the delay is due to uncontrollable factors.