In 2014, Texas dumped 126,000 cubic yards of mud dug from a ship channel onto a shrinking island; the unusual move rebuilt about 5 acres for nesting birdsSundown Island in Texas has encountered harsh shoreline erosion that has greatly impacted local bird populations. To counter this, a recent...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Can you earn rental income by letting out your flat on Airbnb for homestay? What homeowners need to know as similar case sparks protests in a Ghaziabad housing societyIf someone is found running a homestay or Airbnb-like service in your society, what can you do? Legally, the society’s first step should be...
23 Sep, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Delhi govt launches PM Surya Ghar portal; NDMC clears EVs, Ayush hospital, civic projectsDelhi launched a solar registration portal for rooftop installations and subsidies. The New Delhi Municipal Council approved electric vehic...
22 Sep, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Builder fails to deliver pool, gym, spa and other amenities; Karnataka RERA orders Rs 10 lakh compensation to homebuyersBangalore: For lack of pool, open gym, spa, open amphitheatre & other amenities by builder as promised, homebuyers win Rs 10 lakh compensat...
17 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Is senior living worth the cost? Financial trade-offs seniors and families need to consider before making the moveAs families shrink and longevity rises, senior living offers independence, companionship and security. But the comfort comes at a real cost.
14 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Paid Rs 14.51 lakh for a home in Gurugram, buyer finds no progress at construction site as builder lost registration; HRERA directs refund with 10.80% interestAccording to the complaint made by the homebuyer, he has made a payment of Rs 14.51 lakh till now, which amounts to almost 50% of the total...
08 Sep, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Economic growth & quality of life must go hand in hand: Piyush Goyal"A society cannot develop just if the focus is on the economic aspects of society or economic growth. It has to be juxtaposed with the qual...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Builder must fix recurring water leakage permanently, but homeowner can't dictate which contractor or brand to use: Karnataka RERA gives relief to Bengaluru top-floor flat ownerFrustrated with repeated water leakage issue in top floor flat homeowner requested building to appoint Dr Fixit and Asian paints to fix it;...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Buying a house in a big gated society? Check these 4 key things before your dream home turns into a nightmareIndia’s cities cannot accommodate their rapidly growing urban populations without greater density. The trend towards large residential proj...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
A man's comparison between open air vs gated societies: Security, amenities or human connection?A man’s comparison of gated societies and open neighbourhoods has sparked discussion about whether security, parking and private amenities ...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Housing societies cannot charge higher maintenance for bigger flats and shops based on area, rules Maharashtra Co-operative Appellate CourtUnlike property tax, maintenance cannot be charged at a higher rate for bigger flats and shops, explains the Maharashtra Co-operative Appel...
25 Aug, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Ageing housing societies: How homeowners can avoid losing their homes and money to redevelopment delaysAgeing housing societies that were promised bigger, modern living spaces have seen builders abandon or stall construction for years, with l...
18 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Housing society expels member by passing a resolution with 3/4 majority: Can it force the resident to vacate or sell the flat?If housing society expels resident from membership by 3/4th majority votes, should the resident vacate or sell the flat? Know what the law ...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
Can housing society clamp your wrongly parked car with a wheel jammer? Maharashtra court says yes but with this conditionMan purchased flat from PNB in auction but got only 1 parking spot for his 6 vehicles; housing society used wheel jammer to clamp wrongly p...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.04 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
Can housing societies charge separately for facilities like gyms or swimming pools in addition to maintenance fees? Know what the law saysAre housing societies allowed to impose user charges for facilities like gyms or swimming pools separately from maintenance? Know what the ...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.03 PM IST