If a tenant refuses to vacate a property after the lease expires, the landlord's primary legal remedy is to file an eviction suit in a civil court. The landlord must follow proper legal procedures, including serving the tenant with an eviction notice, and cannot resort to self-help measures like changing locks or physically removing the tenant.

If a tenant refuses to vacate the premises after the expiry of the lease, the landlord can file an eviction suit before the appropriate civil court under the applicable Rent Control Act or Transfer of Property Act, depending on the jurisdiction. The landlord must prove that the lease has legally ended and that due notice was served. If the court finds merit, it can pass a **decree of eviction** and order the tenant to vacate. Additionally, the landlord may claim mesne profits (compensation for unauthorized occupation) for the period after lease expiry.

legal remedy available to a tenant if he refuses to vacate even after the expiry of the lease
1)Filing an Eviction Suit: If the tenant doesn't vacate after receiving a notice, the landlord can file an eviction suit in the civil court with jurisdiction over the property. Required documents include the lease agreement, payment records, communication logs, eviction notice, and any bounced cheques.
2)Court Hearing & Final Eviction Notice: The court hears both sides. If convinced, it issues a final eviction order requiring the tenant to vacate.
3)Eviction Hearing Preparation: The landlord must have all documentation ready. If the tenant doesn’t appear, the case often favors the landlord, though rent disputes might need more proof.
4)Forced Eviction: If the tenant still refuses to leave after the final notice, the court can order law enforcement to forcibly remove them from the property.

If a tenant refuses to vacate the premises even after the expiry of the lease, the landlord has several legal remedies under Indian law. These remedies are governed by the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and various state-specific Rent Control Acts. The landlord can file an eviction suit before the appropriate civil court. It is the duty of the landlord to prove that the lease has legally ended and the notice is served to the tenant. If the court pass the decree of eviction and order the tenant to vacate the property. The landlord can also claim for the compensation from the tenant.