Can your landlord refuse to return your security deposit without any damage? Know your rights as a tenantWorried about your security deposit? Landlords can't keep it for normal wear and tear or upgrades. Learn what legitimate deductions are, wh...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Bengaluru flat security deposit is 'volunteered robbery': Landlord's surprise deductions leave tenant with just Rs 7,500 out of Rs 40,000 advanceA Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has sparked a debate over rental deposits after he claimed that his Rs 40,000 advance was reduced to just ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Wall street bets on shielding Indian real estate from climate disasterClimate resilience is emerging as a new measure of value in India's realty market. Investors are pouring money into infrastructure to prote...
02 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Bengaluru house owner robbed: Two men came pretending to rent a house, borrowed a hammer, then attacked and snatched her 40-gram mangalya chainTwo men posing as prospective tenants assaulted a 59-year-old Bengaluru woman and robbed her of a 40-gram gold mangalya chain after gaining...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
From curtains and rugs to wallpaper: How to give your rental home a makeover without making your landlord angryRenters can transform their homes without upsetting landlords by choosing temporary and reversible upgrades. Removable wallpaper, stylish l...
28 Jul, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
Renting a home? Key rights every tenant and landlord should knowA recent Supreme Court ruling bolsters landlord positions in eviction disputes across India. This decision clarifies ownership proof requir...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
Blast damages residential building in eastern KolkataA blast partially damaged a Kolkata building, with police suspecting crude bomb materials. One person was detained for questioning, while t...
18 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
Rented house damaged in a flood or earthquake? Do you still have to pay rent to your landlord? Here's what the law saysCan tenants stop paying rent after floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters? Here's what the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Landlord entitled to higher rent if tenant overstays even after seeking more time to vacate property in this situationDelhi High Court ruled that tenants overstaying their lease must pay increased rent as per the agreement, even if they temporarily requeste...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law sayWho pays for repairs in a rented home? A leaking tap, damaged wall or broken fitting can quickly turn into a dispute between tenants and la...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Can landlords ask tenants to pay for repairs after vacating? Here’s what law saysLandlords can seek repair costs from former tenants. This applies only when damage exceeds normal wear and tear and is proven to be tenant-...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Rent agreements must have these clauses to protect landlord's rightsTo avoid facing a situation of errant tenant, it is important for a landlord to mention these clauses in the rent agreement. These clauses ...
06 Nov, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
Tenants must get these clauses added in rent agreement to avoid being cheated"While tenants do not have much bargaining power to negotiate rent agreements, there are some significant clauses they must check or add to...
06 Nov, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
Taking a house on rent? Make sure these 11 vital clauses are included in rent agreementRenting a place is often the go-to option for most working people to fulfil their housing needs instead of buying one straightaway. But, if...
09 Sep, 2022, 09.13 AM IST
Eqaro Guarantees partners with MultiLiving Technologies to offer rental bondsUnder the arrangement, Eqaro Guarantees will issue rental bonds for all the properties managed by Lodha Group-backed MultiLiving Technologi...
17 Aug, 2021, 11.56 AM IST
Eqaro Guarantees partners with YourOwnROOM to offer rental bondsUnder the arrangement, Eqaro Guarantees will issue rental bonds on behalf of start-up YourOwnROOM’s tenants at a nominal fee to the landlor...
19 Jul, 2021, 01.20 PM IST
Money received from tenant as part of compensation, damages should be taxable, says Delhi HCWhile filing the tax returns for the year the property owner claimed that the amount received from the tenant was not an income and should ...
28 Nov, 2020, 10.18 AM IST