New Rent Rules 2025: Key Changes for Tenants and Landlords
The Indian government has introduced comprehensive rental reforms that fundamentally change tenant-landlord relationships across the country. These regulations establish clear procedures for evictions, mandate digital registration, and provide stronger protections for both parties.
Key Takeaways
- Landlords must provide 3 months’ written notice for eviction
- Rental agreements require mandatory online registration within 60 days
- Evictions now require Rent Tribunal approval only
- Utility disconnections as retaliation are punishable offenses
- Dispute resolution timelines capped at 60 days
Mandatory Digital Registration
All rental agreements must now be registered online within 60 days of signing, with digital stamping replacing the previous acceptance of handwritten contracts in some states. This formalization aims to prevent fraud and illegal evictions while creating an official record. Failure to register can result in penalties starting at ₹5,000.
Eviction Procedures Under New Guidelines
The 2025 rules establish strict eviction protocols requiring landlords to provide tenants with a minimum three-month written notice for either eviction or rent increases. Property inspections now mandate 24-hour prior written notice to respect tenant privacy.
Critically, evictions can no longer be initiated through personal demands from landlords — they require formal orders from the Rent Tribunal based on legally specified grounds. The rules also address retaliatory actions, making utility disconnections (water or electricity) punishable offenses with potential prosecution.
Dispute Resolution and Contract Protection
All rental disputes, including eviction cases, must be resolved by tribunals or courts within 60 days. The Model Tenancy Act of 2021, which forms the foundation of these new rules, reinforces that landlords cannot evict tenants during an active contract period unless both parties provide written consent.
These reforms represent a significant shift toward formalizing India’s rental landscape while balancing the rights and responsibilities of both tenants and property owners.
