The Rent Control Act has been refreshed for 2025, bringing in several new rules that impact both tenants and landlords across India. These changes aim to make renting more transparent, fair, and hassle-free. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates you must know:
📜 1. Clearer Rental Agreements
The new rules make written agreements mandatory for all rental properties, including details like rent amount, security deposit, maintenance charges, and duration of tenancy. This will reduce disputes and protect both parties legally.
💰 2. Security Deposit Limits
One of the biggest reliefs for tenants — the security deposit is now capped at two months’ rent for residential properties and six months for commercial ones. This helps tenants avoid heavy upfront payments.
📈 3. Transparent Rent Hikes
Landlords can no longer increase rent arbitrarily. The new law mandates that rent hikes must follow a fixed formula agreed upon in the rental agreement. Tenants must be given three months’ notice before any hike.
🛑 4. Stronger Protection Against Eviction
The rules now prevent unfair evictions. Landlords must provide valid reasons such as non-payment of rent or illegal activities before they can ask a tenant to vacate. Even then, proper notice and a fair timeline must be given.
🏗️ 5. Maintenance Responsibilities Defined
No more confusion over who fixes what! The 2025 rules clearly outline which repairs are the landlord’s duty (structural repairs, water supply, electricity) and which are the tenant’s responsibility (minor wear-and-tear, daily upkeep).
⚖️ 6. Quick Dispute Resolution
Special Rent Tribunals will now handle disputes between tenants and landlords, with a target to resolve cases within 60 days. This speeds up justice and avoids long court battles.
🌐 7. wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital Rent Registries
To increase transparency, rental agreements and tenant records can now be digitally registered online in many states. This also helps curb fraud and illegal subletting.
🏘️ 8. Balanced Approach for Landlords
While protecting tenants, the new law also safeguards landlords by allowing them to reclaim property for personal use under certain conditions, without lengthy legal struggles.
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