Landlord entered home without permission

What you need to know

Landlord has no right to enter rented premises without prior tenant permission except in genuine emergencies. Unauthorized entry is criminal trespass under IPC Section 441.

Your rights

Privacy and peaceful enjoyment of rented premises

File police complaint for unauthorized entry

Claim damages for harassment

Terminate agreement for repeated violations

What you should do now

Action first

Warn in writing immediately

WhatsApp landlord stating entry without permission is not acceptable
Note date, time, and how they entered — document every incident

If it repeats

File police complaint under IPC Section 441 (criminal trespass)
Courts take repeated unauthorized entry seriously

Acts applicable

Indian Penal Code

central

Section 441 — Criminal trespass

Transfer of Property Act 1882

central

Section 108(c) — Right to quiet enjoyment

Where to complain

Gujarat Police — File Complaint

Consumer complaint portal: e-jagriti.gov.in (replaced edaakhil.nic.in as of Jan 2025). Labour complaints: col.gujarat.gov.in. All links verified June 2026 via web search against official government sources.