To meet the high costs of living in rented accommodations, employers pay house rent allowance (HRA) to their employees. India’s income tax laws also provide benefits to people who do not own a house … READ FULL STORY
Landlord-tenant disputes can be resolved through arbitration, except when they are covered by specific forum created by rent control laws, the Supreme Court has ruled. Delivering its landmark verdict in the Vidya Drolia and … READ FULL STORY
While it may be thrilling for a tenant to move into a new apartment, the tasks involved in moving from one house to another can be exhausting. To avoid this, it makes sense to … READ FULL STORY
Who would have thought that monthly rent payment can be rewarding? With a number of brands launching app services to facilitate rent payment via Credit Cards, a lot of marketing techniques are being used, … READ FULL STORY
The traditional process of getting your rent agreement, through your landlord, real estate agent, or a service provider, can be quite cumbersome. This involves taking printed copies of the rental agreement and thereafter, a … READ FULL STORY
Although real estate experts predict that the sector will recover from the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, its short-term effects notwithstanding, they maintain that investors must imbibe suitable changes in planning and execution, to … READ FULL STORY
People who live in rental accommodations, often face disputes on minor things with their landlord. It is, therefore, essential to know what your rights as a tenant are, as well as the rights of … READ FULL STORY
Renting a home with a pet in India can often be challenging, as not all landlords are open to the idea of having animals on their property. From concerns about damage to strict housing … READ FULL STORY
The Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on February 1, 2020, has proposed a new tax regime for individuals and HUFs, where they are offered lower rates of tax for different slabs, provided … READ FULL STORY
Home owners often find it difficult, to figure out the right balance between their property’s price and its rental potential. “People often invest in properties, for the regular rental income that they can derive … READ FULL STORY
Sharing a rented house has become a common practice, wherein, two to four people (depending on the number of bedrooms available in the property) live together. There are several obvious advantages of following this … READ FULL STORY
The rental housing market has many options, available at various rates. Consequently, it may be difficult for a prospective tenant to figure out how much to spend as rent. The answer to this, depends … READ FULL STORY
When searching for a home on rent, a common dilemma faced by prospective tenants, is to evaluate which amenities are necessary and accordingly, what the rental value of the home should be. “In metropolitan … READ FULL STORY
