What is GST on Residential Rent and When Does It Apply to You? Renting a house may seem like a simple financial transaction. A landlord rents out a property, and the tenant pays the agreed rent each month. The arrangement continues under the rental agreement. However, GST can make the tax treatment more complex. A… Continue reading What is GST on Residential Rent and When Does It Apply to You?
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Intern at RentOk, learning about PG and hostel management while contributing to research and content that helps make renting simpler and more organized.
How to Legally Evict a Non-Paying Tenant in India
How to Legally Evict a Non-Paying Tenant in India A tenant missing one rent payment does not automatically mean a landlord can ask them to leave the property immediately. In India, eviction is not simply a matter of ownership. The landlord’s right to recover possession has to be exercised in accordance with the applicable tenancy… Continue reading How to Legally Evict a Non-Paying Tenant in India
What Stamp Duty Applies to Your Rent Agreement?
What Stamp Duty Applies to Your Rent Agreement? A rent agreement is often treated as one of the simplest parts of renting out a property. The rent is decided, the security deposit is agreed upon, the clauses are added, and both parties sign. But there is one part of the agreement that should never be… Continue reading What Stamp Duty Applies to Your Rent Agreement?
How to Handle a Rental Dispute Without Going to Court
How to Handle a Rental Dispute Without Going to Court Rental disputes rarely begin as legal disputes. More often, they start with something that seems manageable: a tenant questions a deduction from the security deposit, a landlord follows up on unpaid rent, a tenant wants to leave before the agreed notice period, or both sides… Continue reading How to Handle a Rental Dispute Without Going to Court
How to Do Tenant Police Verification Online: A State-by-State Guide
How to Do Tenant Police Verification Online: A State-by-State Guide A tenant moves into your PG, hostel, or rental property, the agreement is signed, the deposit is collected, and the room is handed over. For many landlords, that is where onboarding effectively ends. But from a property management and compliance perspective, there is one more… Continue reading How to Do Tenant Police Verification Online: A State-by-State Guide
How to Calculate Rental Income Tax in India (With Examples)
How to Calculate Rental Income Tax in India (With Examples) For a landlord, rent received every month looks like a straightforward number. If a property earns ₹50,000 a month, the first instinct is to multiply it by 12 and assume ₹6 lakh is the taxable rental income. The actual calculation is more nuanced. Rental income… Continue reading How to Calculate Rental Income Tax in India (With Examples)
What is the Model Tenancy Act and How Does It Protect Landlords?
What is the Model Tenancy Act and How Does It Protect Landlords? India’s rental market has changed significantly over the last few years. More people are renting for work, education, relocation, and flexible living, while landlords and property operators are managing increasingly complex tenancy relationships. Yet, rental laws across the country have historically remained fragmented,… Continue reading What is the Model Tenancy Act and How Does It Protect Landlords?
How to Create a Legally Valid Rent Agreement in India
How to Create a Legally Valid Rent Agreement in India A rent agreement is often one of the first documents completed before a tenant moves in. However, its role goes beyond basic paperwork. It records the tenancy’s financial terms and defines both parties’ responsibilities. It also provides a written reference for rent, deposits, maintenance, notice… Continue reading How to Create a Legally Valid Rent Agreement in India
What Revenue Leaks Look Like in Rental Businesses
What Revenue Leaks Look Like in Rental Businesses Running a rental business is not only about keeping rooms occupied and collecting rent every month. A property can have strong occupancy, regular inquiries, and seemingly healthy collections and still lose money through small gaps in everyday operations. A payment that remains pending for too long, an… Continue reading What Revenue Leaks Look Like in Rental Businesses
How High-Growth PGs Maintain Occupancy Year-Round
How High-Growth PGs Maintain Occupancy Year-Round For a PG business, filling every bed is not the same as maintaining healthy occupancy. A property may be almost full during admission season, only to see several rooms become vacant a few months later. Another property may have a steady flow of inquiries but still struggle to convert… Continue reading How High-Growth PGs Maintain Occupancy Year-Round