Tenant

Money

5 clauses you must have in your rent agreement

In case of disputes, unregistered rent agreements are not considered as primary evidence by the court

4 min read20 Sep 2018
Money

For 2017-18, tenants need to deposit tax collected at source by end of April 2018

As per the rule, TCS on rent doesn't have to be deducted and deposited on a monthly basis; this has to be done only once, at the end of the financial year

2 min read21 Mar 2018
Money

Why rent agreements are usually of 11 months only

Most rent agreements are signed for 11 months so that they can avoid stamp duty and other charges

2 min read12 Oct 2017
Money

This is how tenants have to collect TDS on the rent they pay to landlords

A tenant is required to deduct tax if the monthly rent paid by her is more than Rs50,000

3 min read19 Jun 2017
Money

The landlord may not hike your rent this year

Demonetization and the slump in real estate has affected rentals

4 min read9 Jan 2017
Opinion

Did you know | If you pay rent above Rs15k pm, you need to give landlord’s PAN details

Did you know | If you pay rent above Rs15k pm, you need to give landlord's PAN details

1 min read12 Jan 2012
Opinion

Ask Mint Money | If child lives with tenant on death, he may be considered a tenant

Ask Mint Money | If child lives with tenant on death, he may be considered a tenant

2 min read4 Oct 2011
Opinion

Ask Mint Money | Each joint tenant must have equal share in a property

Ask Mint Money | Each joint tenant must have equal share in a property

2 min read30 May 2011
Opinion

Did you know ? | Old buildings in Maharashtra attract cess

Did you know ? | Old buildings in Maharashtra attract cess

2 min read10 Jan 2011
Opinion

Minimizing payouts to property middlemen

Minimizing payouts to property middlemen

2 min read17 Feb 2009