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New Rent Agreement Act 2025: Renting a home has become easier; new rules put an end to landlords' arbitrary behavior.
Siddhi Jain | December 2, 2025 5:15 PM CST

New Rent Agreement Act 2025: The new Rent Rules 2025 will provide significant relief to tenants. Landlords will no longer be able to demand arbitrary security deposits or increase rent without notice. With fixed limits, written notice, and a legal process, rent-related disputes are expected to decrease.

New Rent Agreement Act 2025: There's no end to the accounts between tenants and landlords. Disputes often arise between them, sometimes over the electricity bill, sometimes over the door, or sometimes over turning the motor on and off. This is why the government has taken notice of this issue, and the government has introduced the Rent Agreement Rules 2025. On the other hand, incomplete information about this news is bound to appear on social media. Therefore, we thought we'd provide you with detailed information about the New Rent Agreement Act 2025.

Let's go through some pointers to understand the Rent Agreement Act 2025 (New Rent Agreement Act 2025)

60-day deadline for rent agreements

  • It is no longer possible to postpone the rent agreement indefinitely.
  • An online registered agreement with a digital stamp is mandatory within 60 days.
  • Failure to register can result in a fine of up to ₹5,000, depending on the state.

Fixed security deposit limit

  • Landlords cannot demand arbitrary deposits.
  • Residential housing: Maximum 2 months' rent
  • Commercial property: Maximum 6 months' rent
  • The burden on tenants will be reduced.

Strict rent increase rules

Prohibition on arbitrary and sudden rent increases
12 months' completion is required for rent increases.
Written notice 90 days in advance is mandatory.
Tenants will gain financial stability.

Banned entry into the home without notice.

  • Landlords cannot enter the home without prior notice.
  • Before inspections or visits Written notice is required 24 hours in advance.
  • Tenant privacy will be protected.

Repair responsibility is fixed.

  • Action is required if there is a complaint regarding necessary repairs.
  • Landlords must complete repairs within 30 days.
  • In case of delays, the tenant can deduct the expenses from the rent.

Forcible eviction prohibited.

  • Landlords cannot evict tenants at will.
  • Eviction is possible only through an order of the Rent Tribunal.
  • Eviction will only be based on legal grounds.
  • The Tribunal must resolve the dispute within 60 days.

Police verification and security.

  • Police verification is mandatory for tenants.
  • Provision for punishment for forced eviction, threats, or intimidation.
  • Legal action will be taken if electricity or water is disconnected.

Digital payments and tax rules.

  • Monthly rent exceeding ₹5,000 must be paid digitally.
  • TDS is applicable under Section 194-IB on rent exceeding ₹50,000.

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