Can I Break a Registered Rent Agreement Before the Lock-in Period Ends? ๐ ๐ช | “Locked In… But Wanna Move Out!” One of the most debated tenant questions we often hear is: “My rent agreement has a 1-year lock-in clause, but I need to vacate early. Can I legally break it without paying penalty?” ๐คฏ#RentAgreementIndia #TenantRights #LockInClause #RentalDisputes #RealEstateLaw ๐ Short Answer: YES, but there’s a legal twist! While a lock-in period is binding, there are certain exceptions and negotiable exit routes under Indian law. You're not always stuck like furniture! ⚖️#RentalLawIndia #LeaseAgreementHelp #TenantExitClause #EarlyTerminationClause Let’s Unlock the Lock-In: ๐น A lock-in period is a clause preventing either party from terminating the lease before a specified time ๐น If the agreement is mutual , the landlord can agree to early termination — preferably in writing ๐น Courts don’t favour one-sided penalties if you vacate early due to genuine hardship, harassm...
Can I Run My Startup from Home Without Registering It?” ๐ ๐ผ #StartupIndia #BusinessRegistration #LegalStartupChecklist #WorkFromHomeStartup #UnregisteredBusiness #LexisAndCompany #LegalStartupSupport This one’s a founder-favourite question, especially from budget-conscious entrepreneurs sipping chai in their drawing room: ๐ “Sir, can I just run my business from home without registering it? I mean... who’s checking?” ๐
๐ฏ Technically? Yes. In India, you can start operating a business without registration — it’s called a sole proprietorship . But here's the twist — just because you can doesn't mean you should . ๐ฌ ๐ Why Many Start Without Registering: ✅ Saves initial costs ✅ No legal formalities ✅ Quick start-up ✅ Works well for freelancing or small-scale gigs But the reality hits when you want to: ❌ Open a current bank account ❌ Raise funding ❌ Sign vendor or client contracts ❌ Get GST or UDYAM registration ❌ Apply for startup schemes #HomeBasedBusiness...