Key Changes for Landlords Under India’s Home Rent Rules 2025
India’s Home Rent Rules 2025 introduce significant reforms for landlords, including security deposit caps of two months’ rent for residential properties and penalties up to ₹5,000 for unregistered agreements.
Mandatory Digital Registration
All tenancy agreements now require digital stamping and online registration within 60 days of signing. States are upgrading portals for seamless verification. Non-compliance incurs penalties starting at ₹5,000, making contracts unenforceable and exposing landlords to fraud risks.
Deposit and Rent Increase Limits
Residential security deposits are strictly limited to two months’ rent (six months for commercial properties), with deductions requiring photo documentation for transparency. Rent revisions are permitted once annually, capped at 5% plus CPI (maximum 10%), with 90 days’ prior written notice mandatory for tenants.
Property Inspection Guidelines
Landlords may inspect rented premises but must follow strict protocols. They must provide written notice at least 24 hours in advance, and visits must occur at reasonable times. Unannounced, repeated, or intrusive visits can be challenged before the Rent Tribunal.
Eviction Process and Digital Payments
Landlords benefit from expedited evictions: three months’ non-payment triggers fast-track Rent Tribunals that resolve cases within 60 days. Digital payments become compulsory for rents exceeding ₹5,000 monthly, creating verifiable transaction trails.
Both tenants and landlords must ensure written tenancy agreements are in place and registered online within 60 days of signing.
