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‘Rs 35,000 for 1BHK flat’: Bengaluru doctor reveals the ‘biggest lie’ told by landlords about the flats to prospective tenantsWhile Bengaluru attracts tech professionals all over the world due to being Silicon Valley and a business hub in India, it is very difficul...
Tenant ordered to vacate shop as landlord needs property for his unemployed son: Allahabad HC orderA landlord is the best judge of the requirements of his property however, tenantsalso need the property for either living or making a livel...
East London landlord failed to address fire safety concerns of tenants, fined £30,000 by city councilA Hackney landlord has received a hefty £30,000 fine due to neglecting critical fire safety measures. The recent implementation of the Rent...
Canadian landlord asks tenant to vacate India property for personal use; Punjab & Haryana High Court rules in tenant’s favour; know whyTenant wins eviction case filed by Canadian landlord who cited personal reasons as the need for this property; Know how landlord lost the c...
Bachelors not allowed? Bengaluru based entrepreneur claims society president asked him to vacate flat just days after he paid depositA Bengaluru entrepreneur has described being asked to vacate a rented apartment days after moving in, claiming the residential society obje...
Landlord wanted to start law office, sought tenant’s eviction; Delhi HC upheld it for this reasonTenant ordered to evict as landlord wants to open a law office and proved his bona fide need in Delhi High Court. In this case the landlord...
Tenant received Rs 1.38 crore worth of flats for surrendering tenancy rights for society's redevelopment, he received income tax notice; Know how he won the case in ITAT MumbaiTenant receives Rs 1.38 crore permanent alternate accommodation, gets Section 56(2)(x) tax notice; ITAT Mumbai gives relief; know why. This...
5 Bangalore landowners formed a partnership firm to develop property, received income tax notice for undisclosed rental income; won relief in ITAT for this reasonBangalore landowners get relief from undisclosed rental income tax notice after proving in ITAT that their partnership firm received the re...
Can your landlord refuse to return your security deposit without any damage? Know your rights as a tenantWorried about your security deposit? Landlords can't keep it for normal wear and tear or upgrades. Learn what legitimate deductions are, wh...
Bengaluru flat security deposit is 'volunteered robbery': Landlord's surprise deductions leave tenant with just Rs 7,500 out of Rs 40,000 advanceA Bengaluru tenant’s Reddit post has sparked a debate over rental deposits after he claimed that his Rs 40,000 advance was reduced to just ...
SBI's error in depositing TDS cost landlord Rs 2.7 lakh in TDS credit; Landlord fights in ITAT Agra and wins the caseSBI paid Rs 40.62 lakh rent to three landlords but erroneously reported entire TDS against one landlord's PAN, leading to tax dept denying ...
UK Renters’ Rights Act: Existing fixed terms tenancy will be converted to periodic tenancies; How it impacts landlords and tenants?UK Renters’ Act: If the tenancy agreement had an end date, it will no longer apply as fixed term tenancy is not allowed; Know how it impact...
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...
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...
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...
Dubai's new shared housing law explained: What it means for Indians sharing flats with roommatesDubai's new shared housing law will introduce mandatory permits and stricter rules. Tenants can no longer rent out rooms without landlord a...
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...
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....
Landlord wins tenant eviction case for providing signed rent receipts, despite tenant’s son not signing them: Supreme Court order explainedA landlord has won an eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled that signed rent receipts are sufficient proof of a landlord-tena...
Many landlord-tenant issues can be settled under arbitration nowThe apex court held that arbitral tribunals have the power to decide such disputes under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882.