Zero Tax on ₹17 Lakh Rental Income? Here’s How It Works A Bengaluru CA’s LinkedIn post went viral for revealing a perfectly legal combination of Section 24(a) and Section 87A that can wipe out your entire rental tax bill to zero tax – no receipts required. “The tax code isn’t broken. Most people just don’t… Continue reading Zero Tax on ₹17 Lakh Rental Income? Here’s How It Works
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Navigating the New Model Tenancy Act: A State-by-State Guide for 2026
Navigating the New Model Tenancy Act: A State-by-State Guide for 2026 Rental housing in India is entering a phase where informality is no longer sustainable. For years, most PGs and rental properties operated on systems that were flexible but loosely structured. Agreements were created, but not always followed. Payments were tracked, but not always consistently.… Continue reading Navigating the New Model Tenancy Act: A State-by-State Guide for 2026
How to Share Rent Receipts with Your Employer – RentOk
How to Share Rent Receipts with Your Employer – RentOk Ever wondered why your employer asks for rent receipts? Or why your parents always keep those slips safe? Well, it’s not just about keeping records! It’s actually a super important step to save money on taxes, thanks to something called HRA, or House Rent Allowance.… Continue reading How to Share Rent Receipts with Your Employer – RentOk
How Tech is Changing Property Management in 2025
How Tech is Changing Property Management in 2025 Property management of PG/Hostels or any other rental has never been easy. Whether it is a PG/hostel or a flat, landlords and tenants often face daily struggles like late rent payments, lost receipts, unverified tenants, delayed maintenance, and empty rooms. Traditionally, all this work was done manually,… Continue reading How Tech is Changing Property Management in 2025
Ahmedabad News: ગુજરાતમાં PG અને હોસ્ટેલ માટે AMC દ્વારા નવા નિયમો
Ahmedabad News:ગુજરાતમાં PG અને હોસ્ટેલ માટે AMC દ્વારા નવા નિયમો અમદાવાદ મ્યુનિસિપલ કોર્પોરેશન (AMC) એ હવે પેઇંગ ગેસ્ટ (PG), હોસ્ટેલ, લોજિંગ કે હોમસ્ટેના માલિકો માટે નક્કર નિયમો જાહેર કર્યા છે, જે શહેરની સીમાઓની અંદર કારોબાર કરે છે. આ પગલું રેસિડેન્શિયલ સોસાયટીઓ તરફથી વધી રહેલી ફરિયાદોના જવાબરૂપે લેવામાં આવ્યું છે અને તમામ ભાડે આપવાના રહેઠાણોને સ્ટાન્ડર્ડ… Continue reading Ahmedabad News: ગુજરાતમાં PG અને હોસ્ટેલ માટે AMC દ્વારા નવા નિયમો
New AMC Rules for PGs & Hostels in Gujarat
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced strict new rules for Paying Guest (PG), Hostel, Lodging, or Homestay owners in Gujarat operating within city limits. This move comes in response to increasing complaints from residential societies and aims to bring all rental accommodations under standardized safety, zoning, and civic control. These rules are now mandatory… Continue reading New AMC Rules for PGs & Hostels in Gujarat
RentOk Legal Cases: Tenant Disputes Solved Without Legal Action
Tenant disputes are a routine pain point for PG and rental property owners. Missed rent, verbal promises, and messy exits often escalate into legal battles, especially when there’s no formal proof of what happened. But legal action isn’t always necessary. Many issues can be resolved early with the right documentation, communication, and transparency. That’s exactly… Continue reading RentOk Legal Cases: Tenant Disputes Solved Without Legal Action
Tenant Eviction Guide: Landlord Rights to Evict a Tenant Legally
Tenant Eviction Guide: Landlord’s Rights to Evict a Tenant Legally As a PG or hostel owner, one of the most stressful situations you might face is dealing with a difficult or non-compliant tenant eviction. Whether it’s non-payment of rent, property damage, or violation of house rules, knowing when and how you can legally evict a… Continue reading Tenant Eviction Guide: Landlord Rights to Evict a Tenant Legally
Can HRA be Claimed Without a Rent Agreement?
For many salaried individuals in India, House Rent Allowance (HRA) is an important component of their salary structure. But what happens if you don’t have a formal rent agreement with your landlord? Can you still claim HRA? In this guide, we’ll explore: Understanding HRA and Eligibility House Rent Allowance (HRA) is the portion of your… Continue reading Can HRA be Claimed Without a Rent Agreement?
Rent Agreement Checklist: 15 Things Every Owner Should Include
Rent Agreement Checklist: 15 Things Every Owner Should Include In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know before creating a rent agreement. From understanding why each clause matters to learning how it protects you in case things go wrong, we’ll break it down in simple terms. Whether you’re drafting it for… Continue reading Rent Agreement Checklist: 15 Things Every Owner Should Include