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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- ETMarkets Smart Talk | Why some NRIs pay zero tax on mutual fund gains in India: Sreepriya NS of Entrust Family Office explainsNRIs are increasingly viewing India as a prime long-term investment hub, attracted by its growth potential and tax efficiencies under certa...03 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM 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
- Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme CourtA daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled...11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
- Landlord filed case to evict tenant but tenant bought 50% share from co-owner mid-dispute and filed partition of property case: HC gives no relief to landlord on eviction caseA tenant facing eviction for unauthorized construction and rent default became a co-owner mid-dispute. He purchased a 50% share of the prop...08 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
- Bengaluru rent making survival 'very difficult': What's causing house rent prices to increase? Woman exposes the expectation vs reality gapA Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate about the city's rising rental costs after claiming that many landlords assume every tenant ...06 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- UK Renters Right Act: Landlords can’t use rent increase clause as an indirect means to evict tenants; Here’s the new process of increasing rentBig news for UK renters. From May 1, 2026, landlords can no longer use rent review clauses to hike rents. They must now follow a specific l...04 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Can bonds replace rental income? The ₹40,000 monthly cash flow mathIndian investors traditionally favor rental income for passive earnings, but rising property prices and modest yields are prompting a shift...29 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- UK Renters’ Rights Act: Landlords face £7,000 fine if ‘Information Sheet’ isn’t given to tenants by May 31, 2026; Know how to downloadNew rules under the UK Renters’ Rights Act 2025 require landlords to give tenants an official Information Sheet. This document explains cha...13 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
- Bengaluru landlord seeks 33% rent hike, US woman compares with 3 to 5% rise, sparks debateAn American woman in Bengaluru is raising alarms about steep rent hikes. Her landlord demanded a 33 percent increase, threatening eviction....06 May, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
- Landlord ignoring repair requests? Here’s what tenants can legally do if maintenance is not carried outTenants facing landlord neglect on repairs have legal recourse. The law allows tenants to demand habitable living conditions. If landlords ...25 Mar, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- Tenants cannot avoid paying increased rent on the ground of rent agreement not being registeredTenants cannot refuse to pay increased rent simply because their 11-month rent agreement is unregistered. Courts have consistently ruled th...14 Mar, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
- Danger to human life overrides tenancy claims, says Allahabad High Court, orders tenant eviction and demolition of dilapidated buildingThe Allahabad High Court has ordered the demolition of a dangerous building in Varanasi, upholding public safety over tenancy rights. Tenan...10 Mar, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- New tenancy rules: 6 months jail, Rs 10,000 fine if homeowners fail to keep tenant’s records in this stateThis state mandates tenant verification for property owners under new rules, effective from December 2024. Owners must submit tenant docume...09 Mar, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
- Tenant eviction: After more than 10 years fight a landlord wins eviction case on the grounds of rebuilding of house property; Know howAfter a long legal battle, the Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled in favor of a landlord, dismissing a tenant's appeal for re-entry to a pro...22 Jun, 2025, 05.53 AM IST
- Rights of landlord: What to do if a tenant refuses to vacate your houseThe rules of letting out property have been outlined in the Rent Control Act 1948, but each state follows its own version of the Act. To un...09 Nov, 2021, 09.26 AM IST
- US files suit over racial discrimination against IndiansThe US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the owner and management of an apartment complex at Renton in Washington State for ra...17 Jul, 2010, 12.38 PM IST
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