Tenant verification is a necessary step for both landlords and tenants. It involves verifying the identity of the tenant to reduce any threat to the landlord’s safety from the tenant. Refusing to undergo police … READ FULL STORY
Renting a house can often be a complicated process with a lot of nuances involved. The tenant needs to keep in mind multiple factors to ensure that the house they are renting suits … READ FULL STORY
A borrower can assign rent he expects to receive as an actionable claim to a lender under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, the Supreme Court has ruled. “The provisions of the TPA and … READ FULL STORY
The real estate sector in India attracts many investors, including non-resident Indians (NRIs). Some of the reasons that draw NRI investors to the Indian property market include attractive exchange rates, a proper regulatory framework … READ FULL STORY
In a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court of India has ordered that the share of an Australia-based non-resident Indian (NRI) be sold in his ancestral properties to pay arrears of maintenance and monthly maintenance … READ FULL STORY
Gift deed is a legal instrument by which an owner can transfer his movable and immovable property in his lifetime. Even though the receiver of such a gift — known as the donee in … READ FULL STORY
The mother of a deceased son has a share in her son’s ancestral and joint family property under the Hindu Succession Act, the Karnataka High Court (HC) has ruled. As the Class-1 heir of … READ FULL STORY
Those planning to construct a building in a specific area need to get the project approved by several local bodies. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) is one such local body. Its … READ FULL STORY
Of the many jargons that one would invariably come across in real estate transactions, are FAR and FSI (floor space index). The two terms, which stand for one and the same thing, confuse many … READ FULL STORY
An ancestral property received by a Hindu woman through a registered partition deed will not qualify as inheritance under the Hindu Succession Act, the Karnataka High Court has ruled. Consequently, such a property will … READ FULL STORY
Co-owners of a joint Hindu property can give up their right in the property through a relinquishment deed. A relinquishment deed is created and registered to enable the co-owners to legally transfer their share … READ FULL STORY
Partition deed is that legal document drafted and executed at the time of division of a common property. A partition deed is mostly used by families, to divide members’ shares in inherited properties. After … READ FULL STORY
A mother has no right to relinquish the rights of her minor children on their ancestral property without their knowledge and consent, the Telangana High Court has ruled. While giving its verdict in the … READ FULL STORY
