We file and defend property cases in India for clients in Lebanon through a power of attorney: eviction of tenants, injunctions, cancellation of forged documents, partition and recovery of possession. Evidence can often be recorded by video.
- Document route
- Lebanese notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 2h30 ahead of Lebanon in summer and 3h30 in winter
- Main laws
- CPC 1908, Specific Relief Act 1963, Limitation Act 1963
- Signing abroad
- Notary plus apostille or Indian mission
Property Disputes from Lebanon: how it works
We obtain title, revenue and municipal records, assess the position, and send notices. Where a tenant refuses to leave, we file for eviction under the applicable rent law; where a relative claims ownership or has forged documents, we seek declaration, cancellation and an injunction.
We keep you informed after every hearing and negotiate settlements where possible.
Where travel from Lebanon is difficult, we ask courts for video evidence and for exemption from personal appearance.
Disputes often surface when an NRI returns from Lebanon after many years and finds tenants or relatives treating the property as their own; we start with a firm legal notice, which resolves many cases.
If the tenant has stopped paying rent, we combine an eviction claim with a claim for arrears.
What clients in Lebanon should know
- Register tenancy agreements.
- Check property records periodically.
- Act early.
Step by step from Lebanon
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Lebanon, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Lebanon
Lebanese notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Lebanon where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Lebanon. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Property Disputes, or see all services for clients in Lebanon and the NRI Property Law practice area.
Questions from clients in Lebanon
Can I evict my tenant from Lebanon?
Yes, with a power of attorney signed abroad.
Do I need to attend court?
Usually only for evidence, often by video.
My relative forged a sale deed. What can I do?
Seek cancellation and an injunction, and file a police complaint.
My tenant has not paid rent for two years. Can I claim it?
Yes, arrears can be claimed with eviction, subject to limitation.