New rent rules 2025: Big relief for tenants

India Dec 04, 2025

India's new Rent Rules 2025 are making life easier for renters by capping security deposits—now, you'll only need to pay up to two months' rent upfront for a home (instead of the massive amounts some cities demanded before).
For shops and offices, it's capped at six months.
This is especially welcome news if you're renting in places like Delhi, Mumbai, or Bengaluru, where deposits used to be sky-high.

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The rules also make rental agreements more transparent and official, reducing legal complications for tenants.
Experts say these changes will help renters manage their money better—freeing up cash for savings and investments instead of locking it all away as deposit.