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...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
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...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
UK Renters’ Rights Act: These are the 11 legal grounds landlords can still use to evict tenantsThe UK Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, introduces significant changes to tenant evictions. Landlords can now evict tenants unde...
18 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
UK Renters Right Act: Landlord can’t evict tenants during 12 months protected period; Here’s when landlords can get possession of the propertyEngland's new Renters Right Act offers tenants a 12-month eviction shield at tenancy start. Landlords cannot evict for personal use or sale...
16 May, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
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...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
Landlord ignoring repair requests? Here’s what tenants can legally do if maintenance is not carried outTenants facing landlord neglect on repairs have legal recourse. The law allows tenants to demand habitable living conditions. If landlords ...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Tenancy ended due to demolition of building? Law allows tenants to claim compensation or alternative accommodationTenants ordered to vacate a dilapidated building in Varanasi can seek compensation or rehousing after demolition. The Allahabad High Court ...
18 Mar, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
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...
10 Mar, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
House lease: 5 rules landlords, tenants should follow for a peaceful tenancyKnowing one’s legal rights can help do away with unnecessary litigation and harassment, ensuring a peaceful tenancy for both.
16 Jun, 2025, 06.30 AM IST
Blind man on the verge of eviction after 50 years in Ontario as Canada’s housing crisis turns into corporate hunger gamesAndras Henye, a disabled and partially sighted man, faces eviction from his long-time Toronto apartment despite complying with anti-smoking...
09 Jun, 2025, 06.47 AM IST
Renting out your dear home? Take guard or live on stairsLandlords across the nation often face situations when they need to break their back to get rent payments on time or getting their properti...
28 Jul, 2022, 04.42 PM IST
Tumbling blocks not smart for our citiesIt is time for a more rational approach to rent-fixing and tenancy contracts, one that strikes a balance between landlord and tenant. Besid...
30 Jun, 2022, 12.12 AM IST
No eviction till the litigation is over, says Sanjay Bhatia, chairman, Mumbai Port TrustInstead of not paying rent, they can renew their leases by clearing earlier dues and paying renewal charges.
27 Jul, 2016, 01.23 PM IST
Civic body can't disconnect water, power to building before evacuation: Bombay High CourtBombay High Court ruled that a civic body has no right to disconnect water & electric supply to a dilapidated building before process of ev...
25 Dec, 2013, 06.11 PM IST
Government should introduce balanced law on rentApex traders' body CAIT today urged government to introduce a "balanced and comprehensive law" related to rent.
08 Jul, 2013, 05.40 PM IST
- Supreme Court's model rent agreement assures tenant 5 yrs' stay
It asked the tenants to pay up every charge accrued on the house to enable the landlord get the rentals without any deduction.
15 May, 2011, 03.58 AM IST