A Mumbai resident has been dragged into a brokerage dispute after his roommate vacated the flat, leaving him to deal with the consequences. The dispute revolves around the payment of brokerage, which the new tenant is refusing to pay.
- Brokerage dispute: The new tenant is refusing to pay brokerage, which the broker is claiming is due.
- Local impact: The resident is being dragged into a dispute that he had nothing to do with, causing him stress and discomfort.
- Key highlight: The resident had already paid his share of brokerage when he moved in and is not vacating the flat.
Context: The Dispute
The dispute began when the new tenant refused to pay brokerage, despite being informed about the broker’s involvement from the beginning. The broker had helped the residents obtain the society NOC and coordinate related formalities, but was not involved in finding the new tenant. The resident had told his roommate to inform the broker and make the new tenant aware of the brokerage, but the broker is now accusing them of lying.
Response: The Resident’s Plea
The resident is pleading to be left out of the dispute, as he had nothing to do with it. He had already paid his share of brokerage when he moved in and is not vacating the flat. He is frustrated that the broker and the new tenant are not discussing and resolving the issue among themselves.
“I have already been through so much stress because of her sudden decision to vacate. If we hadn’t found a replacement, I might have had to leave the flat too, despite having absolutely no intention of moving,” the resident said.
Forward Context: Next Steps
The resident is scheduled to attend a call with the broker, the new tenant, the outgoing roommate, and the owner tomorrow. The resident hopes that the parties can resolve the issue among themselves and not drag him into the dispute further. The deadline for resolving the dispute is unclear, but the resident is eager to put an end to the stress and discomfort caused by the situation.