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Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlord’s property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favourA Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Trib...
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...
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 ...
In Gurgaon's rent scam, tenants claim losing Rs 70,000 and being thrown out of flat at nightGurgaon tenants faced a financial crisis after a property manager allegedly pocketed their rent and security deposit. The actual owner disc...
Owner, broker dispute leads to Rs 70,000 loss for tenants: Renters forced to vacate the property near DLF Gurgaon even after paying rentThree tenants in Gurgaon faced eviction from their rented flat. They claim to have lost ₹70,000 after paying rent and a security deposit to...
Weather update: Kerala braces for monsoon arrival as IMD issues orange alerts; Delhi-NCR set for rain and thunderstormsThe southwest monsoon is set to arrive in Kerala around June 4, bringing very heavy rainfall and orange alerts for several districts. Meanw...
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...
Lady sold apartment, took Rs 2.5 lakh cash, bought new apartment from son-in-law, paid no tax, got income tax notice; she fights back and wins case in ITAT ChennaiA Chennai woman successfully appealed a tax notice after selling her apartment for Rs 35.5 lakh, including Rs 2.5 lakh in cash, and buying ...
Explained: What are REITs and how do they work? Here’s what investors should knowInvestors can now gain real estate exposure through REITs, an alternative to direct property purchase. These trusts pool funds to invest in...
Worker shortage clogs up piped gas adoption; 2030 goal seems doubtfulAccording to industry players, the workforce required to install PNG connections does not exist at the scale needed. The shortage has inten...
What all can a landlord ask before giving you 1BHK? Bengaluru tenant says owner wanted manager’s number & character certificate. Internet asks, 'blood test next?'A viral post from Grapevine has highlighted the growing frustrations of renting in Bengaluru, where a Gojek software engineer claimed a lan...
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...
Paying high rent? Don't forget to deduct TDS before March 31, 2026 or you may face penalties and interestTenants paying more than Rs 50,000 in monthly rent must deduct TDS at 2% before March 31, 2026. This compliance is for the financial year e...
IITian claims his Bengaluru landlord deducted Rs 82K from deposit with no proof: 'It hurts'A Bengaluru entrepreneur's LinkedIn post detailing unfair security deposit deductions by his landlord has sparked widespread outrage. He fa...
Tenant recovers Rs 35,000 security deposit from landlord using ChatGPT, but some netizens question the methodA tenant recently used ChatGPT to draft a formal legal letter demanding the return of a Rs 35,000 security deposit from an unresponsive lan...
Eqaro Guarantees partners with MultiLiving Technologies to offer rental bondsUnder the arrangement, Eqaro Guarantees will issue rental bonds for all the properties managed by Lodha Group-backed MultiLiving Technologi...
Eqaro Guarantees partners with YourOwnROOM to offer rental bondsUnder the arrangement, Eqaro Guarantees will issue rental bonds on behalf of start-up YourOwnROOM’s tenants at a nominal fee to the landlor...
Eqaro Guarantees, co-living firm FF21 in pact for rental bonds in IndiaThese bonds are issued on behalf of the tenant favouring the landlord and will cover unpaid rent, utility bills, or any other damage incurr...
Cut TDS from June 1 if paying rent over Rs 50,000 per month: Here's how to do itThe general thinking among people is that this process would just add to the overall complexity in the existing tax structure.