If you rent a home in India, the rules of the game just changed. The "Home Rent Rules 2025" (based on the Model Tenancy Act) are now effective, bringing an end to the informal "handshake" era of renting.
Here is the breakdown of the new law without the legal jargon:
1. The "2-Month" Deposit Limit
Gone are the days of handing over 6 to 10 months of rent as a security deposit to secure a flat. Under the new rules, landlords can legally charge a maximum of two months' rent for residential properties.
(Note: For commercial properties, the cap is set at six months).
2. Your Agreement Must Go Digital
That rolled-up paper from the notary is no longer enough. To be valid in court, your rent agreement must be digitally registered on your state’s government portal (like IGR in Maharashtra or Kaveri in Karnataka).
Unregistered agreements are not legally enforceable in the new Rent Courts, and non-compliance can attract a penalty of ₹5,000.
3. Rent Hikes Need a 90-Day Warning
Landlords can no longer hike the rent overnight or arbitrarily.
Rent can only be revised once a year.
The landlord must provide a written notice three months (90 days) in advance.
If you do not respond to the notice, it is legally deemed as accepted.
4. The 60-Day Court Guarantee
Disputes are moving out of slow Civil Courts and into specialized "Rent Courts" and "Rent Tribunals." These new courts have a strict legal mandate to resolve cases—whether it’s about eviction, unpaid rent, or withheld deposits—within 60 days.
5. Basic Rights are Non-Negotiable
Even if you are in a dispute over payment, a landlord cannot cut off your electricity, water, or access to common areas (like staircases and elevators). These are now classified as "Essential Services." If a landlord violates this, they face heavy penalties under the new Act.
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