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Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- New Dubai shared housing rental law: 5 big changes as land department can now order tenant eviction, cancel landlord permits if new rules are not followedDubai is introducing a new law for shared housing. Landlords must get permits from the Dubai Land Department. Non-compliance can lead to te...
- Arunachal tightens ILP rules with QR checks, Aadhaar verification; Cabinet announces austerity measuresArunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves a modernized Inner Line Permit system with digital verification and enhanced penalties. The government a...
- Centre rolls out transparency, safety and other state laws for Chandigarh; check what's newChandigarh's legal framework is set for a major upgrade. The Centre has extended five state laws to the Union Territory. These reforms aim ...
- 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...
- Hidden risks in mortgaged properties: Essential due diligence steps for safe buyingA Supreme Court ruling in 2025 favored a land buyer who was defrauded by a seller concealing an existing mortgage. The court affirmed that ...
- SC cautions HCs against growing tendency to publicly criticise subordinate judicial officersThe Supreme Court has cautioned high courts against publicly criticizing subordinate judicial officers, emphasizing their role as guardians...
- 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...
- Bengaluru tenant says landlord was friend but turned “international property compliance officer” during move-outA Bengaluru tenant's viral account of a tense move-out highlights widespread rental disputes over security deposit deductions. After a cord...
- Man surrendered tenancy rights for Rs 11 crore flat in redevelopment project; Income Tax dept issued notice but ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favour. Here's whyA Mumbai tenant received a Rs 11 crore apartment for giving up tenancy rights during redevelopment. The Income Tax department questioned th...
- 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...
- Assam first state to adopt Model Tenancy Act, says Housing secretaryIn the first week of June, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Model Tenancy Act for circulatio...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- UP cabinet approves tenancy ordinanceOnce the ordinance is promulgated, signing of contract will become compulsory to rent out a property. This will safeguard the interests of ...
- 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.
- Govt proposes new Tenancy ActThe new tenancy law which proposes that rent should be fixed by mutual agreement between landlord and tenant for a stipulated lease period.
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