Supreme Court to hear plea against order upholding rejection of waqf suits for non-payment of court feesThe Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging a Gujarat High Court ruling. This ruling upheld the rejection of waqf suits for unpaid court...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Resident accused of maintenance default and nuisance wins eviction case lodged by housing society; Maharashtra co-op appellate court explains whyResident ordered by housing society to evict on grounds of maintenance default, creation of nuisance and using open space as his garden; Ma...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Bengaluru founder says 'greed has no limit' as landlady demands 50% rent hike, then asks him to vacateA Bengaluru entrepreneur has shared his experience of a steep rent hike and subsequent eviction. He alleged that his landlady demanded a 50...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
ITAT Mumbai cancels income tax notice over Rs 8 crore compensation to tenants without their consent; rejects I-T department's contingent liability claimBuilder's hired firm wanted to pay 56 tenants additional Rs 8 crore to vacate land; Tax Dept sent notice citing this payment as contingent ...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Can housing societies deny common facilities to smaller flats because of lower maintenance fees? Know what the law saysCan a housing society stop access to common facilities by residents of smaller flats on the ground of smaller maintenance? Know what the la...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.09 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
Landlord can keep your security deposit if you vacate early? Here's how tenants can get the full amount backLeaving a rented home before the lock-in period ends can put your security deposit at risk, depending on what your rent agreement says. Ind...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Merger of banks does not shield tenant from eviction under Delhi Rent Control Act: SCThe Supreme Court ruled bank mergers do not bypass landlord consent for eviction. Punjab National Bank must vacate premises by January 2027...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.33 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
Joint property given on rent: Can co-owner of property evict tenants without consent of other co-owners? Know what the law saysOne co-owner can evict tenants without others' formal consent. The Bombay High Court and Supreme Court have upheld this right. This princip...
07 Jul, 2026, 04.57 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
Redevelopment dispute between landlord and tenant: HC asks tenant to pay Rs 5 lakh for using ‘elite form of coercion and extortion’ against landlordBombay High Court dismissed a tenant's plea to recognize a new builder in a redevelopment case. The court found no contract between the new...
25 May, 2026, 07.51 AM IST
Tenants constructed two extra floors in rented property without consent; landlord wins eviction case in high court due to this reasonTenants who illegally constructed two additional floors on a rented property in Shimla have been ordered to demolish them by the Himachal P...
27 Dec, 2025, 06.16 PM IST
Electricity can’t be denied to tenant due to landlord-tenant dispute and pending legal case, rules Delhi High CourtDelhi High Court has declared electricity a fundamental right. A tenant's power supply cannot be cut off due to a dispute with the landlord...
26 Dec, 2025, 04.10 PM IST
Landlord wins eviction case against tenant who stopped paying rent since 2014 and sub-let property in 2021: Himachal Pradesh High Court orderA landlord in Shimla successfully evicted tenants who defaulted on rent since 2014 and illegally sublet the property in 2021. The Himachal ...
14 Nov, 2025, 03.27 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