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
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
UK Renters’ Rights Act: These are the 11 legal grounds landlords can still use to evict tenantsThe UK Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, introduces significant changes to tenant evictions. Landlords can now evict tenants unde...
18 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
UK Renters Right Act: Landlord can’t evict tenants during 12 months protected period; Here’s when landlords can get possession of the propertyEngland's new Renters Right Act offers tenants a 12-month eviction shield at tenancy start. Landlords cannot evict for personal use or sale...
16 May, 2026, 08.00 AM 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
UK tenancy rule change from May 1, 2026: Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions, Here’s four other changes for tenants in the United KingdomThe UK's Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, significantly overhauls tenant protections. Key changes include abolishing 'no-fault' ...
01 May, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Sister’s land claimed by brother as deemed tenant; Bombay High Court rejects plea, rules in favour of her adopted sonA long family land dispute spanning over 20 years concluded with the Bombay High Court ruling in favor of an adopted son. The court rejecte...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.20 AM 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
Tenancy ended due to demolition of building? Law allows tenants to claim compensation or alternative accommodationTenants ordered to vacate a dilapidated building in Varanasi can seek compensation or rehousing after demolition. The Allahabad High Court ...
18 Mar, 2026, 03.49 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 staying after lease expiry? When landlords can evict with just 15 days’ noticeIndian landlords must provide a 15-day eviction notice to tenants who remain after a lease expires, especially in month-to-month tenancies....
04 Feb, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Union Cabinet approves Model Tenancy Act, to overhaul rental housing in the country“The Model Tenancy Act aims at creating a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rental housing market in the country. It will enable creation ...
16 Jun, 2021, 03.45 PM IST
Govt approves Model Tenancy Act; to enable setting up of district-wise rent courts, tribunalsWith this, civil courts have been barred from entertaining any suit or proceeding related to the provisions of this Act. By formalising all...
02 Jun, 2021, 06.40 PM IST
- Govt proposes new Tenancy Act
The new tenancy law which proposes that rent should be fixed by mutual agreement between landlord and tenant for a stipulated lease period.
09 Aug, 2011, 02.41 PM IST
- Model Residential Tenancy Act 2011 to ensure rents at market rates
For existing ones, including those properties where rent was finalized several years ago, there will be a freeze on revision.
31 May, 2011, 06.38 AM IST