HRA exemption when have own unfinished house in same city but stay with in-laws

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211 Points Joined September 2016

Can I (female) claim HRA exemption if I also own a house (unfinished) in the same city but staying with in-laws in same city , distance of that unfinished house from employment place is around 30 kms ?

is it legally ok and what documents will be needed ?

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On 02 February 2023 at 23:36 Report
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CFO- at NHTF
58275 Points Joined August 2012
If you are staying in rented house then you can claim HRA
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On 02 February 2023 at 23:55
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211 Points Joined September 2016

any other experts reply.....

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On 03 February 2023 at 11:39
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SEO Sai Gr. Hosp.
198060 Points Joined July 2016

For claiming HRA, the woman first needs to have rental agreement, payment of rent etc.... etc.

Secondly, there should be specific reason to stay in rented house, when she already has own HP in same city.

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On 03 February 2023 at 12:03
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27930 Points Joined May 2017
Not in laws
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On 03 February 2023 at 13:33
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CFO- at NHTF
58275 Points Joined August 2012
Since house is unfinished, it will not be considered as house property
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On 03 February 2023 at 14:29
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Chartered Accountant
86500 Points Joined April 2011
Yes you can claim if you have rent agreement.
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On 04 February 2023 at 08:45
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CFO- at NHTF
58275 Points Joined August 2012
You can't claim HRA as per the information available in the query
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On 24 February 2023 at 07:40


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