Advance Bookings and Token Money: A Policy That Prevents Disputes A prospective resident pays ₹2,000 to reserve a PG bed and cancels two days later. The manager considers the payment a charge for holding the bed. The resident expects it back because they never moved in. Both have proof of the transfer, but neither has… Continue reading Advance Bookings and Token Money: A Policy That Prevents Disputes

PG Registration Rules in India: A City-by-City Guide Before you furnish a PG, check whether the building can legally support the business. A residential address, an owner’s consent and signed agreements may still leave gaps in operating permissions, fire safety or resident verification. Discovering those gaps after accepting deposits can disrupt your opening and put… Continue reading PG Registration Rules in India: A City-by-City Guide

Delhi PG Bill Explained: Licence, Deposit Cap, Rent Bands and the GovPG Portal Delhi’s paying guest (PG) accommodation sector is facing significant regulatory changes. Following the Satya Niketan PG building collapse, which claimed seven lives in September 2026, the government began working on a proposed framework to regulate PG accommodation. The proposed Delhi PG Accommodation… Continue reading Delhi PG Bill Explained: Licence, Deposit Cap, Rent Bands and the GovPG Portal

TDS on Rent Under the New Income-tax Act: Section 393 and Form 141 Explained Paying ₹60,000 a month for a flat means there is more to settle than the landlord’s bank transfer. If you are an eligible individual tenant paying a resident landlord, TDS on rent under the new Income-tax Act involves Section 393, a… Continue reading TDS on Rent Under the New Income-tax Act: Section 393 and Form 141 Explained

Fire NOC for PGs and Hostels: Process, Documents and Fees State by State Before you pay an agent for a fire NOC for PG accommodation, check what approval your building actually needs. A certificate issued before construction, a clearance for an occupied building and a renewal are different services. Choosing the wrong one can leave… Continue reading Fire NOC for PGs and Hostels: Process, Documents and Fees State by State

MCD Structural Safety Certificate for PGs: 15-Day Guide An MCD notice can turn a routine week of running a PG into a scramble for building plans, engineer appointments and inspection access. Start with the notice itself: what does it ask for, who must sign the certificate, and when must you respond? A structural safety certificate… Continue reading MCD Structural Safety Certificate for PGs: 15-Day Guide

Best Rent Receipt Generator Apps for Landlords and Tenants Rent receipts are important for both tenants and landlords. Tenants may need them for HRA documentation, while landlords use them to maintain payment records. For PG owners, preparing receipts for multiple tenants can become time-consuming. A rent receipt generator simplifies this process. It helps users create,… Continue reading Best Rent Receipt Generator Apps for Landlords and Tenants

Co-living Brands Are Raising Big Money: What It Means for Independent PG Owners India’s co-living market is attracting investor interest as more students and working professionals look for convenient, managed accommodation. Organised operators are investing in branding, technology, tenant services, and property expansion, changing what people expect from shared living. For independent PG owners, this… Continue reading Co-living Brands Are Raising Big Money: What It Means for Independent PG Owners

How to Find a Roommate: A Practical Guide to Finding the Right Flatmate Finding a roommate can make renting a home more affordable, especially in cities where living alone comes with a high monthly cost. But sharing a home is about more than splitting the rent. Your roommate’s habits, expectations, and approach to managing household… Continue reading How to Find a Roommate: A Practical Guide to Finding the Right Flatmate