HRA exemption, deposit law, receipts, and dispute prevention. Practical guides written for Indian landlords and tenants.
HRA exemption is one of the largest tax-saving tools available to salaried employees in India. Here's exactly what you need, what qualifies, and how to submit receipts to your employer.
Read more →Landlords can legally deduct for unpaid rent and documented damage beyond normal wear, but not for pre-existing issues or cosmetic wear. Here's the law and what documentation protects both sides.
Read more →A valid HRA rent receipt needs: tenant name, landlord name and PAN (if rent > ₹1 lakh/year), amount, period, and property address. Missing any field can invalidate your claim.
Read more →A proper move-in inspection protects you at move-out. Here's a room-by-room checklist. Why timestamped, geotagged photos are the only documentation that holds up in disputes.
Read more →If you pay rent but don't receive HRA from your employer (or are self-employed), Section 80GG lets you claim up to ₹5,000/month as a deduction. Here's how it works.
Read more →Indian tenancy law (and most Leave & License agreements) divides maintenance into structural (landlord) and minor/day-to-day (tenant). Here's what falls where, and how to document every repair.
Read more →RentyBase handles HRA receipts, deposit tracking, and move-in proof automatically. Free for both landlord and tenant.
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