India's new rent rules: All you need to know
India's Rent Rules 2025 are changing how renting works—every rental contract now needs to be registered and digitally stamped within 60 days.
This shift aims to end informal deals and make renting safer and more transparent for everyone.
How does the new system work?
Agreements go through state property portals, with faster digital stamping and verification.
Security deposits are capped at two months' rent for homes (six for commercial spaces).
Rent can only be revised after 12 months, and any increase requires a 90-day written notice.
What about payments and disputes?
If issues come up, Rent Tribunals have to resolve them within 60 days—no more endless waiting.
Why does this matter for you?
Tenants get lower deposits, predictable rent increases, and legal protection from sudden eviction.
Landlords benefit from faster rent recovery, higher TDS exemption limits, subject to Finance Ministry notification, and less fraud.
Overall: renting just got a lot simpler—and fairer—for everyone involved.