Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Landlord Charged for Renting Without Tenant Background Checks
Imagine you're renting out your house.
Now, the police want to make sure the people who live there are safe and not doing anything wrong.
They've made a new rule: before someone moves in, you have to check their background with the police.
This helps stop bad guys from using apartments for scams or other illegal things.
Recently, a landlord got in trouble because they didn't follow this rule.
The police caught some people running a fake call center from a rented apartment, and now they're making sure landlords follow the new rules to keep everyone safe.
Bidhannagar Police charged a landlord for renting out property without tenant background checks.
The charges stem from the arrest of six individuals operating a fraudulent call center in a rented apartment.
Landlord Munmun Ghosh and broker Mainuddin Mondal face charges under Section 223 for violating police orders.
New guidelines require landlords to submit tenant details and police clearance certificates.
The initiative aims to prevent illegal activities in residential properties.
- Who
- Munmun Ghosh (landlord) and Mainuddin Mondal (broker).
- What
- Bidhannagar Police charged a landlord for failing to conduct tenant background checks.
- When
- Charges were filed after the arrest of individuals operating a fraudulent call center.
- Where
- Bidhannagar Police commissionerate's jurisdiction.
- Why
- To ensure the safety and security of residents and prevent illegal activities.
- Charged
- Munmun Ghosh and Mainuddin Mondal
- Charges
- Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Possible Punishment
- Up to one year in jail and a ₹5,000 fine
- Police Order
- Mandatory background checks before occupancy
- Reason for order
- Preventing criminal activities