GoRentiva Blog
Practical rental guides for tenants and landlords across India — laws, city insights, checklists and templates.
Chennai rental market trends — Feb 2026 report
Rents up 12% YoY. OMR is booming. IT layoffs are softening the premium segment. A ground-view report of Chennai rentals …
Verified Landlord Badge on GoRentiva — how to get one (and why it matters)
The green Verified badge on your listing means more clicks, more enquiries and higher trust. Here is exactly how our KYC…
How to find a safe PG for women in Delhi NCR (2026 guide)
Delhi has thousands of women-only PGs — some excellent, some unsafe. Here's exactly what to check before you say yes.…
Rent receipt format for HRA claim — download template + 2026 rules
Salaried employees can claim HRA exemption only with proper rent receipts. Here is the format that will get your finance…
GST on rent in India — commercial vs residential explained (2026)
When does rent attract 18% GST? Which rentals are exempt? A clean tax summary for landlords and tenants.…
Best areas to rent in Hyderabad for IT professionals (2026)
From Financial District to Gachibowli — a working professional's guide to Hyderabad neighbourhoods, commute times, rent …
How to break your rental lease legally in India (without losing deposit)
Job transfer, personal reasons, or a bad landlord — here's how to exit an active lease without losing your deposit or be…
PG vs flat sharing in Bangalore — which is actually cheaper?
A detailed cost + lifestyle comparison of PG vs shared flat in Bangalore. Spoiler: the answer depends on your salary bra…
Rent hike laws in India — how much can your landlord actually raise?
8%? 10%? 25%? The truth is nuanced. Learn what the Rent Control Act, Model Tenancy Act and courts say about annual rent …
Landlord rights when a tenant does not pay rent — India 2026
What you can and cannot do when a tenant refuses to pay. Legal notices, eviction timelines, mesne profits, criminal reme…
10 questions you must ask before renting a flat in Pune
Pune's rental market moves fast. These 10 questions separate a great flat from a costly mistake — copy this list to your…
How much security deposit is legal in Mumbai? (2026 tenant guide)
Mumbai landlords ask for anywhere from 2 to 11 months of rent as deposit. Here is what the Model Tenancy Act, MHADA and …
Rental agreement format for India — free template + clauses you must have
A ready-to-use rental agreement template that works in every Indian state, with the 14 clauses every landlord and tenant…
PG rules in Bengaluru 2026 — what tenants and PG owners must know
BBMP, fire safety, guest policy, deposits, notice period — the complete legal picture of running or living in a PG in Be…
How to verify a rental property in Delhi (2026 checklist)
Before you pay a token amount, use this 12-point checklist to make sure the Delhi flat you liked is genuine, safe and re…