What Is Tenant Police Verification and Why Is It Mandatory in India? A tenant moves into a PG, hostel, co-living space, or rental property after submitting an ID, signing the agreement, and paying the required deposit. From an operational point of view, it may feel like the onboarding process is complete. But for a landlord… Continue reading What Is Tenant Police Verification and Why Is It Mandatory in India?
Author: Ishika Pannu
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 Read a Rent Agreement Before Signing: What to Watch Out For
How to Read a Rent Agreement Before Signing: What to Watch Out For A rent agreement can look straightforward at first glance. The rent is mentioned, the security deposit is written down, the tenancy period is specified, and both parties sign at the bottom. It may take only a few minutes to complete the formalities,… Continue reading How to Read a Rent Agreement Before Signing: What to Watch Out For
What Are Your Rights as a Tenant Under the Model Tenancy Act?
What Are Your Rights as a Tenant Under the Model Tenancy Act? Renting a home may seem like a simple arrangement. You pay the rent, follow the agreed terms, and the landlord provides a place to live. However, the relationship can become more complex when issues arise. These may involve security deposits, maintenance, essential services,… Continue reading What Are Your Rights as a Tenant Under the Model Tenancy Act?
How to Get FSSAI Licence for Your Hostel Mess or Canteen
How to Get FSSAI Licence for Your Hostel Mess or Canteen Running a hostel or PG with a mess involves more than providing rooms and collecting rent. Once meals become part of the accommodation, the kitchen becomes an important part of the operation. Food must be purchased, stored, prepared, handled, and served safely. These steps… Continue reading How to Get FSSAI Licence for Your Hostel Mess or Canteen
What Fire Safety Rules Must PG Owners Follow in India?
What Fire Safety Rules Must PG Owners Follow in India? Running a PG is not just about filling rooms, collecting rent, and maintaining basic amenities. Once multiple people are living under one roof, the owner also takes responsibility for maintaining a property where safety systems, emergency arrangements, and day-to-day operations are properly managed. Fire safety… Continue reading What Fire Safety Rules Must PG Owners Follow in India?
Why Landlords Need a Property Management App in 2025
Why Landlords Need a Property Management App in 2025 Managing a rental property may look straightforward when you are handling only a few tenants. But as the number of tenants, rooms, and properties grows, keeping track of rent, complaints, documents, and vacancies becomes increasingly difficult. This is where a Property Management App can give landlords… Continue reading Why Landlords Need a Property Management App in 2025
What is TDS on Rent Paid to NRI Landlords? A Guide for Tenants
What is TDS on Rent Paid to NRI Landlords? A Guide for Tenants Paying rent to a landlord who lives outside India may look like a routine rental transaction, but the tax compliance behind it is very different from paying rent to a resident Indian landlord. One of the biggest mistakes tenants make is assuming… Continue reading What is TDS on Rent Paid to NRI Landlords? A Guide for Tenants
How to Use Digital Signatures on Rent Agreements Legally in India
How to Use Digital Signatures on Rent Agreements Legally in India Rent agreements have traditionally been associated with printed documents, physical signatures, stamp papers, and repeated visits to complete documentation. That process may work for a small number of properties, but it becomes increasingly difficult to manage when a PG, hostel, co-living business, or rental… Continue reading How to Use Digital Signatures on Rent Agreements Legally in India
How NRI Landlords Can Manage Rental Income Tax in India
How NRI Landlords Can Manage Rental Income Tax in India Owning a property in India while living abroad can provide an NRI with a valuable source of regular income. A residential apartment, commercial property, or even a house inherited in India can continue generating rent long after the owner has moved overseas. But while the… Continue reading How NRI Landlords Can Manage Rental Income Tax in India
How to Get Society Permission Before Renting Out Your Flat
How to Get Society Permission Before Renting Out Your Flat Renting out a flat in a housing society may appear to be a straightforward process. You find a tenant, finalise the rent, prepare the agreement, collect the necessary documents, and hand over the keys. However, if the property is located inside a residential society, there… Continue reading How to Get Society Permission Before Renting Out Your Flat