In the month of February I received RS 10000 cash (the total deposit amount being RS 3 lakhs) as a token advance from a party to rent my brand new apartment and based on that I readied the apartment with wood works, lighting, etc for occupation in March. No formal agreement entered. The party after giving the advance also made his choices for the wood works, the proof for that is the carpenter's word. But come March the party became uncontactable, even after several attempts the party remained uncontactable throughout March and April. Finally after more than 2 months, in the month of May the party contacted saying that he was unable to occupy the house and therefore his advance is to be returned. My point is, as I have turned down other interested parties because of recieving this guy's Rs10000 deposit, I informed him that I will return his advance only after I get a tenant. I have confirmed the receipt of this deposit of RS 10,000 to the party by WhatsApp message. Now this party is threatening legal action and police complaint, if the deposit is not returned immediately, based on the evidence of the WhatsApp messages. What should I do. Please advise
Asked 6 years ago in Property Law
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