Dubai Rent Hike: Check Legal Limit with Smart Rental Index
Dubai tenants can now use the AI-powered Smart Rental Index to verify if a landlord's proposed rent increase is legal. Learn the step-by-step process to protect your rights and budget.
Dubai tenants can now use the AI-powered Smart Rental Index to verify if a landlord's proposed rent increase is legal. Learn the step-by-step process to protect your rights and budget.
UP Cabinet approves major property reforms: Ancestral property registration now just Rs 10,000, while rent agreement stamp duty is reduced by 90%. Big relief for common people.
Patna Municipal Corporation warns 278 shop owners in Maurya Lok Complex to pay Rs 3.66 crore in pending dues within 7 days or face utility disconnection. Some arrears date back to 1998.
Bombay High Court mandates MHADA to resolve transit rent disputes within 15-30 days. Special cells formed to aid redevelopment project residents, with priority for senior citizens and the seriously ill.
Zohran Mamdani begins his mayoral term after a historic NYC election win, promising rent freezes and free childcare amid a severe affordability crisis. Can he deliver?
Allahabad High Court sets aside Noida Authority's Rs 168 crore lease rent demand against a developer, orders refund of Rs 7.4 crore CIC charges with interest. Key ruling on lawful possession.
Allahabad High Court rules landlords can seek eviction under UP's 2021 Tenancy Act even without a written agreement, preventing technicalities from blocking justice. Read the full judgment analysis.
New York's new Mayor Zohran Mamdani rejects incremental politics, promises free buses, universal childcare, and a rent freeze in a confrontational inaugural address. Read the full analysis.
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 brings economic change. While inflation is modest at 2.3%, soaring rents in Riyadh & Jeddah strain expat budgets. See a full cost breakdown and what it means for residents.
Dubai rents forecast to rise 6% in 2026. Learn about RERA's new rules, top affordable districts like Dubai South & JVC, and how to negotiate your lease. Essential guide for expats.
Melanie Watson Bernhardt, who inspired millions as Kathy Gordon on Diff'rent Strokes and as a fierce advocate for brittle bone disease, passed away on December 26, 2025. Her legacy of resilience lives on.
Melanie Watson, known for her role in 'Diff'rent Strokes', passed away at 57. The actress, who lived with brittle bone disease, was a dedicated social worker. Read her inspiring story.
Confused about Karnataka's rent deposit laws? We clarify the legal stance on 2-month security deposits for tenants and landlords. Know your rights under the Model Tenancy Act.
Confused about the 2-month rent deposit rule in Bengaluru? Legal experts decode the Karnataka Rent Act, security deposit limits, and tenant rights. Know your legal obligations!
Telangana govt orders all departments to vacate private buildings by Jan 31, aiming to save massive rent. CM Revanth Reddy directs swift action amid vacant govt complexes.
A new report critiques India's plan to overhaul housing CPI data collection, warning it's an overcorrection. Experts suggest simpler fixes. Read the full analysis.
A couple in Ghaziabad's Raj Nagar Extension allegedly murdered their landlady, Deepshikha Sharma, when she came to collect pending rent. The body was hidden in a red bag. Police have arrested the tenants.
A Ghaziabad couple murdered their elderly landlady after a rent dispute, dismembered her body, and packed it in a suitcase. Police have arrested the accused. Read the shocking details.
Deepshikha Sharma, 47, was murdered by her tenants in Noida when she went to collect rent. Her body was found stuffed in a red suitcase. Police have arrested the couple.
Karnataka assembly passes Rent Amendment Bill 2025, decriminalising minor violations. Fines up to Rs 5,000 replace imprisonment to ease landlord-tenant friction. Read details.
Karnataka government commits to addressing the outdated Rent Control Act, promising action following a heated Assembly debate. Tenants and landlords await concrete steps.
Riyadh introduces a structured penalty system for rental violations, including illegal rent hikes. Fines escalate to 12 months' rent for repeat offenders. Learn how this strengthens tenant rights.
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray accuses the Maharashtra govt of using the new pagdi system framework to evict lakhs from Mumbai and benefit builders. He demands legal protection for tenants.
Mormugao Municipal Council sealed a public and a private bank branch in Vasco for failing to pay Rs 9 lakh rent. The council is using a unique 'Gandhian' method with roses to recover dues from other defaulters.
Punjab Vigilance Bureau arrested Mohammad Iqbal, a rent collector, red-handed accepting a Rs 3 lakh bribe in Ferozepur. The bribe was for land possession from the Punjab Wakf Board. Full details inside.
Govt quarters in Bhubaneswar allotted to NGOs, individuals, and political parties have accumulated massive rent arrears of Rs 2.47 crore, reveals CM Majhi. Read about the top defaulters and the state's recovery plan.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation approves 25% rent reduction for commercial properties failing to attract buyers after multiple auctions. New policy aims to boost occupancy.
A Bengaluru product designer's viral post exposes the city's insane rental market after a landlord asked for Rs 1 lakh for a 3BHK. Read his shocking story and the public reaction.
Greystar, the US's largest landlord, agrees to a $7 million settlement for using rent-setting algorithms accused of inflating housing costs. Discover the legal crackdown.
RTI reveals Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium complex in Coimbatore has nearly Rs 3 crore pending rent from 80 commercial outlets. Authorities promise swift recovery for athlete welfare.