Tenants Rights : The Government has Made New Rules for Tenants, Now even the Landlord will not be able to harass them.
Tenants Rights : In big cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and others, it has become very difficult for everyone to own a house—especially considering the way property prices have increased in the last few years. Because of this, a large section of people is still forced to live on rent. Many people move to these cities for jobs, while others come for education.
For years, tenants have faced one major problem: landlords often act according to their own will. To address these issues, the government has now introduced the New Rent Agreement Rules 2025, which are designed to protect tenants’ rights. Let’s understand what the Government of India’s new Rent Agreement Rules 2025 include. Tenants can check the details in the points below.
What are the Rent Agreement Rules 2025?
The Government of India has introduced the Rent Agreement Rules 2025, which aim to reduce disputes between landlords and tenants. Under these rules, landlords will no longer be able to arbitrarily increase rent or charge excessive security deposits.
Major Rules under Rent Agreement Rules 2025
- A digital, online-registered rent agreement is mandatory
Tenants must have a digitally stamped and online registered rent agreement within 60 days of signing the contract.
- Security deposit limit
Landlords cannot charge more than 2 months’ rent as a security deposit for residential properties.
For commercial properties, the security deposit cannot exceed 6 months’ rent.
- Penalty for non-registration
If the agreement is not registered, a penalty starting from ₹5,000 (depending on the state) may be imposed.
- Rent increase rules
Landlords can increase the rent only after 12 months, and only after giving a 90-day written notice to the tenant.
- Repair and maintenance rules
If something in the rented house requires repair, the landlord must fix it within 30 days.
If the landlord fails, the tenant can get it repaired themselves and deduct the repair cost from the rent.
- Prior notice before entering the rented property
Landlords must give the tenant at least 24 hours’ written notice before entering the rented premises.
- Eviction rules
A tenant can be evicted only with permission from the Rent Tribunal and only on legally approved grounds.
A landlord cannot evict a tenant forcibly or without due process.
- Police verification
Tenants must complete police verification before moving into the rented property.
- Protection against harassment
If a landlord forcibly evicts a tenant, threatens them, cuts off electricity/water connections, or uses intimidation, legal punishment can be imposed on the landlord.