Landlord can keep your security deposit if you vacate early? Here's how tenants can get the full amount backLeaving a rented home before the lock-in period ends can put your security deposit at risk, depending on what your rent agreement says. Ind...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Rental growth in cities moderating after three yearsRental growth is slowing in major Indian cities after sharp increases. Mumbai is an exception, showing significant rent increases this year...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
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...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
ITR filing 2026: Step-by-step guide to filing ITR-2 online on the income tax portalIndividuals and HUFs not eligible for ITR-1 can file ITR-2 online. This guide details the necessary documents and steps for submission. The...
08 Jul, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Landlord entitled to higher rent if tenant overstays even after seeking more time to vacate property in this situationDelhi High Court ruled that tenants overstaying their lease must pay increased rent as per the agreement, even if they temporarily requeste...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Property management platform Crib acquires rent financing company CirclePeCrib, a property management platform for co-living spaces, has acquired rent financing company CirclePe. This strategic move integrates emb...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
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...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
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
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
'No arguments, no threats': Gen Z tenant denied security deposit refund teaches the housowner a lesson he won't forget through his actionsA Gen Z tenant's alleged response to a deposit dispute has caught attention online. According to a widely shared account, the tenant printe...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Bengaluru tenant says landlord vanished with security deposit; Viral post exposes growing "deposit scam" menace in the cityA Bengaluru tenant's Reddit post about a missing landlord and unreturned security deposit has gone viral. Many city tenants share similar e...
24 Oct, 2025, 06.07 PM 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
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...
02 Jun, 2025, 05.25 PM IST
Rent agreement clauses that landlord, tenant should add to avoid fights in futureRent agreement clauses for landlord, tenant: It can happen that the landlord and tenant are unable to add all the clauses to protect their ...
20 Mar, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
Tenants must get these clauses added in rent agreement to avoid being cheated"While tenants do not have much bargaining power to negotiate rent agreements, there are some significant clauses they must check or add to...
06 Nov, 2023, 03.43 PM IST
Taking a house on rent? Make sure these 11 vital clauses are included in rent agreementRenting a place is often the go-to option for most working people to fulfil their housing needs instead of buying one straightaway. But, if...
09 Sep, 2022, 09.13 AM IST
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...
17 Aug, 2021, 11.56 AM IST