When renting a property, tenants have specific responsibilities to fulfil. Of these, a tenant’s most important obligation is the payment of rent to their landlords. The process can become complex if the landlord is … READ FULL STORY
The decision to rent or buy a property is a significant consideration for individuals in India. It involves careful assessment of various factors, including financial stability, long-term goals and lifestyle preferences. Understanding the dynamics … READ FULL STORY
Finding the appropriate place to rent is often a challenge, especially for unmarried people across India. When looking for rental housing, they frequently face discrimination, prejudice and restrictions due to their marital status. However, … READ FULL STORY
Under Section 30 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, a tenant can deposit rent in court in case the landlord refuses to accept it, the Supreme … READ FULL STORY
The term rent includes all charges a tenant pays to his landlord as agreed upon in the rent agreement, the Calcutta High Court has ruled. In an order passed in December 2022, the high … READ FULL STORY
Is a large part of your salary getting deducted in taxes since you stay with your parents or other family members and you are not able to claim HRA (house rent allowance) exemptions? The … READ FULL STORY
Gone are the days when landlords and tenants in big cities had to visit notary offices, for drafting rent agreements. Now, with various platforms allowing facilities to create rent agreements online, landlords and … READ FULL STORY
Vastu Shastra, the ancient science of architecture, is about improving positive energies in a specific space. It applies equally, to homes owned by individuals, as well as rental houses. “Vastu Shastra principles, when applied … READ FULL STORY
The recent changes in GST have created ripples across consumer segments. While rates have been revised for certain articles, many items, which were earlier outside the list, were brought under GST. Two newly-included items … READ FULL STORY
Buy or rent? Arriving at the ‘right’ decision about whether you should buy or rent a property depends on two dominant factors. Before jumping to any hasty decision, let us take a look … READ FULL STORY
A tenant and a landlord have a symbiotic relationship. While the tenant expects attention to his queries and needs, the landlord wants his property to be safe and the rent to be paid on … READ FULL STORY
Laws governing property ownership by non-residents in India are not only different from the laws governing residents, they are also quite complicated. Even though there is a wide range of assets that NRIs can own … READ FULL STORY
Tenancy laws in India make it incumbent for a renter to follow certain protocols, once they decide to exit an apartment at the end of their tenancy period. Vacating a house in an … READ FULL STORY
