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The 2025–2026 new tenant laws in India, largely based on the Model Tenancy Act, mandate written, registered agreements, cap security deposits at two months’ rent, and require strict notice periods for rent hikes (90 days) and evictions. These rules improve transparency, requiring digital registration within 60 days, and protect tenants from harassment, such as wrongful eviction or cutting off essential services. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Aspects of the New Rental Laws (2025-2026)

Mandatory Written & Registered Agreements: Verbal agreements have no legal standing. Rent agreements must be registered with the Rent Authority/Tribunal, usually within 60 days of signing.
Security Deposit Cap: Security deposits are capped at a maximum of two months’ rent for residential properties and up to six months for commercial spaces.
Rent Hikes and Notices: Rent can only be increased once every 12 months with a 90-day written notice.
Protection Against Sudden Eviction: Landlords cannot immediately evict tenants or cut off utilities. Evictions require a written notice, and if contested, the decision must come from a Rent Tribunal.
Maintenance Responsibilities: Landlords are responsible for structural repairs (e.g., walls, roof), while tenants are responsible for daily upkeep. If a landlord fails to fix essential issues, the tenant can deduct the cost from the rent, subject to limits.
Privacy Rights: Landlords are required to give a minimum of 24-hour written notice before entering to inspect the premises. [1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9]

These laws have been implemented in several states and UTs to create a more balanced and transparent environment between tenants and landlords. [1, 9, 10, 11]

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[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DVuzMANgcau/

[2] https://proptechsolutions.in/bangalore-rental-laws-2025-key-rules-you-must-know/

[3] https://www.mondaq.com/india/landlord-tenant-leases/1764982/new-rent-rules-2026-model-tenancy-act-digital-rent-authorities-and-overstay-penalties-for-landlords-and-corporate-tenants

[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABK2M5U2EhQ

[5] https://x.com/CAHimankSingla/status/1994602099502715139

[6] https://beegru.com/blog/aisha-khan/new-rent-rules-2025-tenants-landlords-india

[7] https://rentok.com/blogs/market-trends/rental-laws-in-india-you-should-know-in-2025-state-by-state

[8] https://www.jllhomes.co.in/blogs/indias-rental-market-rules-2025-what-does-recent-reforms-mean-for-tenants-landlords

[9] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/real-estate/news/new-rent-rules-2026-what-has-changed-for-landlords-and-tenants-heres-the-truth/articleshow/129503153.cms

[10] https://mohua.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Model-Tenancy-Act-English-02_06_2021.pdf

[11] https://enterslice.com/learning/rera-act-for-protection-of-buyers/