No campus housing? Key renting rules for Indian students in the USIndian students pursuing education in the US on F1, M1, or J1 visas often face challenges securing off-campus housing. Landlords typically ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Property or problem? The hidden legal traps haunting India’s property owners: Here’s how to navigateProperty ownership in India, once a symbol of security, now presents significant legal challenges due to unclear titles and disputes. Buyer...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Creating a mirage called employee: Another way a management can manipulate profits and mislead investorsJust another line item near depreciation and finance costs, with the real assumptions and calculations buried deep in the notes. That is pr...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Paying high rent? Don't forget to deduct TDS before March 31, 2026 or you may face penalties and interestTenants paying more than Rs 50,000 in monthly rent must deduct TDS at 2% before March 31, 2026. This compliance is for the financial year e...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.33 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
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
Stayed beyond lease? HC says higher rent applies even without registered agreement; orders tenant to pay Rs 3.9 lakh plus interest in unpaid duesTenants must pay Rs 3.9 lakh plus interest for unpaid rent. The Delhi High Court upheld a rent escalation clause in an unregistered lease. ...
05 Mar, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Claiming HRA? Salaried taxpayers need to disclose their relationship with the landlord in draft income tax rules 2026; know what precautions to takeNew draft tax rules for 2026 will require salaried individuals claiming House Rent Allowance to disclose their relationship with their land...
26 Feb, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Paying rent in cash without a rent receipt? Know why your HRA claim may be rejected, and you may get an income tax noticeHouse rent allowance: Tenants will get into trouble with the income tax department if they are paying rent in cash and the landlord does no...
08 Jun, 2024, 06.43 PM IST
Misuse of PAN for fake HRA claims under I-T dept radar: What should landlord do in case of a fake claim?Fake HRA Claims: If a tenant is using someone else's PAN to make a fake HRA claim, then without doubt the tenant would get into trouble, ho...
01 May, 2024, 12.49 PM IST
Renting a furnished house; Will a separate rent agreement for fixtures help in saving taxes?House rent: A landlord might be inclined to charge an higher rental for his/her furnished flat as tenants prefer to stay hassle free and in...
31 Jan, 2024, 10.11 AM IST
Paying rent less than Rs 50K but sharing flat with others? You could be liable to deduct TDSIf a tenant is paying an rent of more than Rs 50,000 to his/her Indian resident landlord then TDS must be deducted. However in case a flat ...
07 Oct, 2023, 06.43 PM IST
Letting out your house to an NRI? Make sure you've got this coveredHaving a tenant is not a complicated process, but people often get stuck when they think about leaving their house to an NRI. Here we tell ...
28 Sep, 2022, 04.55 PM IST
When is 18% GST applicable for renting of residential properties?To keep things simple, the liability to deposit GST has fallen on the tenant. The landlord is neither required to obtain any registration u...
21 Jul, 2022, 01.20 PM IST
Things to keep in mind when getting your business rent agreement madeA well-drafted Rent Agreement between the Landlord and the Tenant in unambiguous terms helps to bring clarity, completeness, enforceability...
09 Oct, 2020, 01.07 PM IST
You can’t be taxed for security deposit on flat paid by firmITAT has held that the notional interest on the security deposit paid by an employer to the landlord can't be added to the taxable income o...
07 Jun, 2016, 12.35 PM IST
Know the tax rules before making investment declarationIf you fail to submit the details of investment declaration along with the proof, be prepared for huge cuts from the monthly salary.
11 Dec, 2013, 04.13 AM IST