India

Imagine paying a massive, lump-sum deposit for what is promised to be a stress-free, “interest-free” lease, only to find yourself caught in a vicious legal crossfire between a property management company (PMC) and the actual property owner. In a recent case we reviewed, a tenant’s dream home turned into a legal nightmare. By examining the anatomy of this dispute, we can uncover the hidden, restrictive clauses that some property companies use to trap unsuspecting renters. ...

The demographic shift towards nuclear families has left many elderly citizens vulnerable to isolation, financial instability, and property-related exploitation. To combat this growing social challenge and ensure that older persons live with dignity, the Indian government enacted the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 (MWPSC Act). One of the most powerful and revolutionary provisions of this Act is the ability of senior citizens to reclaim property they gifted to their children if they are subsequently neglected. Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding gift deeds, the protections offered by the MWPSC Act, and the remedies available to senior citizens. ...