The Tenanting Journal
Rental knowledge, without the legalese.
Lease agreements, tenant verification, TDS on rent, and NRI property rules — written so you can act on them the same day you read them.
Featured guide
HRA Exemption FY 2026-27: Rules, Metro City List & Calculation
Four more cities — including Hyderabad — now count as metro for HRA. Here's the exact formula, with worked examples.
All guides
Legal
Leave and License Agreement India: Format, Stamp Duty & E-Sign Validity
Why almost every rental in India runs on an 11-month Leave & License agreement — and how it compares to a registered lease, a PG agreement, and a sub-lease.
Compliance
Tenant Police Verification in India: Process, Documents & Rules
It's the step most landlords postpone — and the one that matters most the day something goes wrong.
Tax
TDS on Rent under Section 194-IB: The Complete Guide
If your rent crosses ₹50,000/month, you — the tenant — are legally required to deduct tax before paying it.
NRI
How NRIs Can Manage Rental Property in India Without Ever Visiting
The Section 195 TDS rule that catches almost every NRI landlord's tenant off guard — plus remote KYC, e-signing, and repatriation.