Bengaluru tenant says landlord was friend but turned “international property compliance officer” during move-outA Bengaluru tenant's viral account of a tense move-out highlights widespread rental disputes over security deposit deductions. After a cord...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
FTC to send $47 million back to renters — see who qualifies for paymentsThe Federal Trade Commission is distributing over 400,000 checks totaling $47.2 million. This settlement is against Invitation Homes, a maj...
13 Mar, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
House lease: 5 rules landlords, tenants should follow for a peaceful tenancyKnowing one’s legal rights can help do away with unnecessary litigation and harassment, ensuring a peaceful tenancy for both.
16 Jun, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Tenant recovers Rs 35,000 security deposit from landlord using ChatGPT, but some netizens question the methodA tenant recently used ChatGPT to draft a formal legal letter demanding the return of a Rs 35,000 security deposit from an unresponsive lan...
02 Jun, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
Bengaluru tenant rants about rogue landlords who rule without rules. Netizens echo the outrageA viral Reddit post has sparked outrage over Bengaluru's increasingly hostile rental scene, where tenants allege harassment, hidden charges...
06 May, 2025, 07.21 PM IST
TDS on Rent: How to get a refund for excess TDS deducted from house rent payments? Here’s a step-by-step guideTDS: If you are paying rent above Rs 50,000 then you need to deduct TDS at 2% rate from October 2024. But this rate of TDS was 5% earlier, ...
26 Apr, 2025, 08.33 PM IST
'Do nothing, get a whopping amount of money': Bengaluru woman reveals her dream jobBengaluru is experiencing a rapid surge in rental and real estate prices, leading many to explore the potential of managing PG accommodatio...
03 Mar, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
Not Google or Microsoft job. Bengaluru woman techie just wants to be a PG owner in India's Silicon ValleyA techie from Bengaluru shared her dream of becoming a PG owner to earn effortless income. Her post went viral, highlighting issues like hi...
03 Mar, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
Bengaluru landlords are a menace. Couple made to pay twice house rent as landlord refuses to cover maintenance costsStartup founder Shravan Tickoo criticized Bengaluru landlords, highlighting a couple’s ordeal. Paying ₹55,000 monthly rent, they spent over...
27 Jan, 2025, 04.57 PM IST
Rent agreement clauses that landlord, tenant should add to avoid fights in futureRent agreement clauses for landlord, tenant: It can happen that the landlord and tenant are unable to add all the clauses to protect their ...
20 Mar, 2024, 11.02 AM 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
Six responsibilities every tenant in Dubai must follow as per Rental LawThe Emirates government implemented Dubai rental law to streamline the rental process between tenants and landlords. Following this rental ...
13 Sep, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
Abu Dhabi: What to do if you don’t get your security deposit back? Read here to knowAs a security deposit, he had paid 3,000Dhs (United Arab Emirates Dirham) to the first owner, and he was made to pay an extra Dh2000, as it...
12 Sep, 2022, 04.08 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
Face-off intensifies between restaurants and land owners over rental discounts and refundsSome leading names which have joined forces on this include Lord of the Drinks, Warehouse Cafe, Social, Indigo, Smokehouse Deli, Mamagoto, ...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.59 PM IST
IT tenants' safety deposits unsafe in house owners' handsIT industry employs over 10 lakh people and the concentration of these companies in certain parts of the city has opened up a lucrative ind...
09 May, 2016, 11.44 AM IST
Landlords to get market rate under tenancy lawThe housing ministry is finalising a model tenancy Act which will be applicable to the present tenants.
31 Mar, 2016, 12.06 PM IST