Archive · 1 Dec 2025
New Rent Rules 2025: Key Changes
The Indian government has introduced new rules for renting homes.
These rules say that both landlords and tenants must register their rental agreements online within 60 days.
Landlords cannot evict tenants without a court order and must give a 3-month notice.
Tenants must be given a 24-hour notice before any property inspections.
Rent can only be increased after 12 months with a 90-day notice.
All disputes must be resolved within 60 days.
These rules aim to make the rental process fair and transparent.
Additionally, if you pay more than Rs 50,000 per month in rent, you must deduct 2% TDS and submit the necessary forms.
Failure to comply can result in penalties and legal action.
Landlords must obtain a court order for eviction and provide a 3-month written notice.
Rental agreements must be registered online within 60 days and digitally stamped.
Tenants must receive a 24-hour written notice for property inspections.
Rent can only be revised after 12 months with a 90-day notice.
Disputes, including evictions, must be resolved by a tribunal or court within 60 days.
- Who
- Indian government, landlords, tenants
- What
- Introduction of new rental reforms under the Home Rent Rules 2025
- When
- This month (exact date not specified)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To regulate the rental market, protect tenants from unfair evictions, and streamline the rental process
- Registration Deadline
- 60 days
- Eviction Notice Period
- 3 months
- Rent Hike Notice Period
- 90 days
- Dispute Resolution Timeline
- 60 days
- Penalty for Unregistered Agreements
- Rs 5000 or more
- Property Inspection Notice
- 24 hours
- Maximum Security Deposit
- 2 months
- TDS Threshold
- Rs 50,000 per month
Sources
New rent rules 2025: Landlords to accept rent online; how does it help tenants?
What do new rent rules 2025 say about eviction of tenants? 3 months written notice, penalties and more
Mumbai’s New Rent Rules 2025: Why It’s Good News for Tenants and What Changes Next
New rent rules: Fines up to Rs 5,000 to two months rent deposit – what changes for landlords
