Encumbrance Certificate: Why You Need One Before Buying Land
An Encumbrance Certificate helps prospective land buyers examine registered transactions that may affect a property's legal or financial position. Learn what an…
Property Law: Legal News & Updates
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RERA Explained: What Homebuyers Must Check Before Booking
RERA gives homebuyers access to important project information and statutory protections, but registration alone does not replace property due diligence. This gu…
Govt Cannot Resort To Summary Eviction When Bona Fide Title Dispute Exists: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the Government cannot resort to summary eviction proceedings when there is a serious and long-standing bona fide dispute over land t…
Chhattisgarh High Court On Conversion Of Service Land Rights
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that service land granted to Kotwars (village watchmen) before the abolition of proprietary rights cannot be converted int…
Leaving your rented flat before the lock-in period ends? Here's what happens to the security deposit
Tenants who vacate a rented property before the expiry of the lock-in period may risk losing part or all of their security deposit, depending on the terms of th…
Supreme Court Affirms No GST on Assignment of Industrial Leasehold Rights
The Supreme Court has upheld the Gujarat High Court's ruling that the assignment of industrial leasehold rights and related buildings does not attract GST. The …
She inherited her childhood home. Then a $228,000 water bill arrived
A Baltimore woman who inherited her late father's home was shocked to discover a $228,000 water bill attached to the property. The dispute centers on a neighbor…
Can your builder change project plans after selling your flat? Here's what RERA says
Homebuyers often worry that builders may alter project layouts, amenities, or specifications after flats have been sold. Under RERA, developers cannot make majo…