Category: Legal

How to Recover Rent from a Tenant Who Has Already Vacated Recovering unpaid rent is one of the most frustrating situations a landlord or PG owner can face. Unlike a delayed payment from a current tenant, recovering dues after a tenant has already moved out is significantly more complicated. The property is vacant, communication often… Continue reading How to Recover Rent from a Tenant Who Has Already Vacated

Do You Need GST Registration for Your PG Business? A Decision Tree Running a PG (Paying Guest) business involves much more than managing tenants and collecting rent. As your occupancy grows and revenue starts increasing, compliance becomes equally important. One of the first questions that almost every new PG owner asks is: “Do I need… Continue reading Do You Need GST Registration for Your PG Business? A Decision Tree

How to Run a Girls PG in India: Rules, Safety, and Compliance Running a girls PG in India involves much more than providing clean rooms and basic amenities. Parents expect a secure environment before they trust you with their daughters, residents look for a place where they can feel safe and comfortable, and local authorities… Continue reading How to Run a Girls PG in India: Rules, Safety, and Compliance

Notice Period for PG Tenants: What Is Legal and How to Enforce It A notice period is one of the most discussed yet misunderstood aspects of renting a PG. Whether you’re a landlord managing multiple properties or a tenant planning to move out, notice periods often lead to confusion, disagreements, and even legal disputes. In… Continue reading Notice Period for PG Tenants: What Is Legal and How to Enforce It

How to Handle a Tenant Who Overstays the Notice Period A tenant serves their notice, you schedule the room for cleaning, confirm the next booking, and everything seems on track. Then comes the message: “Can I stay just a few more days?” Those few days often turn into a week, or longer. For PG owners… Continue reading How to Handle a Tenant Who Overstays the Notice Period

The Security Deposit Amount: What Is Legal in Your State? Know the legal security deposit limits across India, understand where the Model Tenancy Act applies, and learn how to build a compliant deposit policy for your rental business. When a tenant moves into a rental property, one of the first financial transactions after rent is… Continue reading The Security Deposit Amount: What Is Legal in Your State?

How to Return a Security Deposit Without a Dispute Returning a security deposit should be one of the simplest parts of a tenant’s move-out journey. Unfortunately, it often becomes one of the most disputed. Whether it’s disagreements over deductions, delays in refunds, or confusion about what the deposit actually covers, a poorly managed settlement process… Continue reading How to Return a Security Deposit Without a Dispute

GST on PG Rent: What Every Owner Must Know in 2026 Running a PG or co-living business in 2026 involves much more than maintaining occupancy and collecting rent on time. As the industry becomes increasingly organised, owners are expected to keep up with changing tax regulations, maintain proper records, and ensure their businesses remain compliant.… Continue reading GST on PG Rent: What Every Owner Must Know in 2026

Rent Agreement Renewal: When and How to Update Terms A rent agreement is more than a document signed at the beginning of a tenancy. It defines the rights, responsibilities, financial terms, and expectations between a landlord and a tenant. However, many property owners make the mistake of treating it as a one-time formality. Once the… Continue reading Rent Agreement Renewal: When and How to Update Terms

What Happens If You Don’t Register Your PG Rental Agreement? Running a PG or co-living business involves far more than filling rooms and collecting rent. Every tenant who moves into your property brings along a legal relationship that needs to be clearly defined, documented, and protected. Yet, many property owners still consider rental agreements to… Continue reading What Happens If You Don’t Register Your PG Rental Agreement?