Can landlords ask tenants to pay for repairs after vacating? Here’s what law saysLandlords can seek repair costs from former tenants. This applies only when damage exceeds normal wear and tear and is proven to be tenant-...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.46 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
Stayed beyond lease? HC says higher rent applies even without registered agreement; orders tenant to pay Rs 3.9 lakh plus interest in unpaid duesTenants must pay Rs 3.9 lakh plus interest for unpaid rent. The Delhi High Court upheld a rent escalation clause in an unregistered lease. ...
05 Mar, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
How can NRI’s tackle property challenges in India while living abroad?Being abroad shouldn’t mean losing sleep over property. NRIs are finding ways to stay in control.
19 Jan, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
'This is extortion': Newcomer in Bengaluru says he realises why Bangaloreans prefer buying homes rather than rent a flatA Reddit post has ignited a debate over Bengaluru's rental practices, highlighting tenants' struggles with hefty security deposits and unfa...
22 Jun, 2025, 08.28 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
Bengaluru tenant rants about rogue landlords who rule without rules. Netizens echo the outrageA viral Reddit post has sparked outrage over Bengaluru's increasingly hostile rental scene, where tenants allege harassment, hidden charges...
06 May, 2025, 07.21 PM IST
'Why Bengaluru landlords are such crap': Tenant living in a one-room kitchen apartment sparks debate on unfair chargesA Bengaluru tenant is battling his landlord over unexpected charges and neglected property maintenance in his one-room apartment near Elect...
06 May, 2025, 04.31 PM IST
This 200-year-old LIC building in Kolkata has withstood quakes, famine, storms and could still survive another centuryA 237-year-old building in Kolkata needs restoration. The building has been home to many businesses, including India's first dentistry comp...
04 Nov, 2024, 02.45 PM IST
Bappi Lahiri’s daughter Rema sells land parcel in Mumbai’s Worli to Avighna GroupThe buyer has paid stamp duty worth Rs 2 crore for the registration of the transaction that was registered on July 21, showed the documents...
03 Oct, 2022, 07.32 PM 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
Model Tenancy Act: Implications and benefits for India's rental housing"We have a lot of demand for housing and we have availability of housing," said Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri to...
03 Jun, 2021, 02.08 PM IST
5 things to check in your rent agreementCovid-induced disturbances took a toll on the residential rental market but the situation is improving. While this is the ideal time to sea...
29 Mar, 2021, 09.12 AM IST
Model Tenancy Bill: How it benefits tenants and home ownersThe draft legislation proposes to set up a rent court for addressing issues related to tenancy and rent.
29 Jul, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
NestAway Technologies raises $30 million from Tiger, Yuri Milner and IDGNestAway Technologies has raised around $30 million (around 200 crore) in a Series C financing led by Tiger Global, Russian billionaire Yur...
17 Apr, 2016, 07.45 PM IST
Bangalore startup offers affordable, furnished residencesNestaway .com, a startup based in the city is trying to fill this gap. A market place for rented accommodation, they aim to provide afforda...
09 Sep, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
Absence of organised players in the house rental space gives newbies like NoBroker, Grabhouse, others a perfect spaceThe home rental market is usually overlooked by real estate and property listing sites due to the small margin in transaction.
16 Jun, 2015, 05.42 AM IST