Category: Legal

PG Agreement, Rent Agreement or Leave and License: Which One Should PG Owners Use? A PG owner may offer a bed, meals, housekeeping and managed access, while another hands over an independent flat with very little involvement. Both may call their paperwork a “PG agreement”, but that label does not make the two arrangements legally… Continue reading PG Agreement, Rent Agreement or Leave and Licence: Which One Should PG Owners Use?

Do PGs Pay Commercial Electricity Rates? State-wise Rules An electricity bill can carry a domestic tariff code even after a family house becomes a full-scale PG. That does not necessarily make the category correct. Equally, a PG owner cannot justify a high tenant charge simply by saying, “We pay commercial rates.” The DISCOM’s classification and… Continue reading Do PGs Pay Commercial Electricity Rates? State-wise Rules

Can Your Housing Society Stop You From Running a PG? You own an apartment, see demand for shared accommodation and decide to offer rooms to paying guests. Then the society objects: more visitors, extra lift use, unfamiliar faces at the gate. Before buying beds or accepting deposits, you need to establish whether the objection concerns… Continue reading Can Your Housing Society Stop You From Running a PG?

DPDP Act for PG Owners: How to Store Tenant Aadhaar and KYC Legally A tenant sends an Aadhaar image to the manager. The manager forwards it to the owner, downloads it for police verification and leaves another copy in a cloud backup. Months after the tenant moves out, the business may still hold several copies… Continue reading DPDP Act for PG Owners: How to Store Tenant Aadhaar and KYC Legally

Bengaluru PG Rules: 7 Things Every Owner Must Know A trade licence does not settle every question about a Bengaluru PG. The building must support the use, the resident count must fit its permitted capacity, and the safety arrangements must work every day. A camera that cannot retrieve last month’s footage or a night shift… Continue reading Bengaluru PG Rules: 7 Things Every Owner Must Know

PG Registration Rules in India: A City-by-City Guide Before you furnish a PG, check whether the building can legally support the business. A residential address, an owner’s consent and signed agreements may still leave gaps in operating permissions, fire safety or resident verification. Discovering those gaps after accepting deposits can disrupt your opening and put… Continue reading PG Registration Rules in India: A City-by-City Guide

Delhi PG Bill Explained: Licence, Deposit Cap, Rent Bands and the GovPG Portal Delhi’s paying guest (PG) accommodation sector is facing significant regulatory changes. Following the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, which claimed seven lives in September 2026, the government began working on a proposed framework to regulate PG accommodation. The proposed Delhi PG Accommodation… Continue reading Delhi PG Bill Explained: Licence, Deposit Cap, Rent Bands and the GovPG Portal

Fire NOC for PGs and Hostels: Process, Documents and Fees State by State Before you pay an agent for a fire NOC for PG accommodation, check what approval your building actually needs. A certificate issued before construction, a clearance for an occupied building and a renewal are different services. Choosing the wrong one can leave… Continue reading Fire NOC for PGs and Hostels: Process, Documents and Fees State by State

MCD Structural Safety Certificate for PGs: 15-Day Guide An MCD notice can turn a routine week of running a PG into a scramble for building plans, engineer appointments and inspection access. Start with the notice itself: what does it ask for, who must sign the certificate, and when must you respond? A structural safety certificate… Continue reading MCD Structural Safety Certificate for PGs: 15-Day Guide

What Can I Ask a Prospective Tenant Before Renting My Property? Finding a tenant is about more than filling a vacant property. Landlords need to consider rent payment reliability, occupancy requirements, documentation, and the terms of the tenancy before handing over the keys. Asking the right questions helps establish expectations early and reduces the chances… Continue reading What Can I Ask a Prospective Tenant Before Renting My Property?