New rent rules drop July 2025: What you need to know
Big update for anyone renting or thinking about it—India's new rent rules kick in from July 2025.
The government wants to make renting fairer and more transparent for both tenants and landlords, with digital agreements, limits on deposits, regulated rent hikes, and clearer eviction steps.
Key changes at a glance
All rental agreements must be registered online within 60 days—skip this and there's a ₹5,000+ penalty.
Security deposits are now capped at two months' rent for homes (six for commercial spaces).
Rent can only go up once a year by up to 5% plus inflation (CPI), with a maximum cap of 10%, and landlords have to give you 90 days' notice first.
Eviction and dispute process made clearer
Landlords can't just kick you out—they'll need an order from the Rent Tribunal.
Plus, they have to give at least 24 hours' notice before entering your place.
If things get messy between landlord and tenant, disputes should be sorted by a tribunal or court.
All in all: more protection and less uncertainty if you're renting.