Rent Receipts from "MAYFAIR" Property Owned by M.A. Jinnah (1943)

Sub title : Monthly Rental Income Records from Multiple Tenants

Subject: Property Investment and Rental Income of M.A. Jinnah | Real Estate Management in 1940s Bombay.

Date of publication: 1943

Language: English

Page: 45 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 27393

Keyword: M.A. Jinnah — MAYFAIR Property — Rent Receipts — Rental Income | Property Investment — Bombay Real Estate — 1943 — Tenants — Monthly Rent.

Abstract: This collection consists of rent receipts from M.A. Jinnah's "MAYFAIR" property in Bombay, dated between April and August 1943. The receipts document regular monthly rental payments from multiple tenants, with amounts ranging from Rs. 20 to Rs. 375, indicating different unit sizes or types within the same building. These records provide concrete evidence of Jinnah's property investments and rental income streams during the war years.

Description: This archive contains a series of standardized rent receipts from M.A. Jinnah's "MAYFAIR" property, showcasing his active role as a landlord and property investor in wartime Bombay. The receipts feature various tenant names including N.J. Swain, A.B. Achival, Mrs. P.J. Bellman, and others, with consistent payment patterns across different months. The documents reveal a structured rental operation with different wings and floors generating varied income levels, providing valuable insight into the scale and management of Jinnah's real estate holdings beyond his primary residence. These financial records complement the understanding of his diverse income sources and business acumen during a critical period in Indian history. SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

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